2008 BMW 535i Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

2008 BMW 535i recalls

Most common 2008 BMW 535i problems

Problem areas named in the 74 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem area	Reports
Engine	27
Exterior Lighting	16
Electrical System	15
Fuel/Propulsion System	13
Vehicle Speed Control	9
Air Bags	7
Power Train	6
Seat Belts	6
Unknown Or Other	5
Steering	3

What owners report

2023-07-01, Unknown Or Other
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2021-10-02, Air Bags
The vehicle front passenger seat sensor MAT (SRS) failure. This is a safety-related issue. The same item was recalled for prior years' models. A recall should issued be for this model and and year.

2021-02-24, Fuel/Propulsion System
HPFP IS GOING BAD ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON LONG CRANK START

2020-11-04, Engine
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 BMW 535I. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING AT 30 MPH, WHEN WARNING MESSAGE OF "ENGINE HOT AND DRIVE MODERATELY" WAS ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUCTIONAL PANEL. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO PARK ON THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND THEN SAW SMOKE EXITING THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE OF THE HOOD. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO EXTINGUISH THE FIRE WITH A BOTTLE OF WATER SHE HAD IN HAND. NO FIRE OR POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE CONTACT WAS CURRENTLY WAITING TO HAVE THE VEHICLE TOWED TO HER RESIDENCE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED AS OF YET. A DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE MANUFACTURER HAD NOT BEEN INFORMED OF FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 138,000.

2020-09-21, Unknown Or Other
COPIOUS AMOUNTS OF SMOKE ARE RELEASED UPON START AND NOW IT SMOKES EVEN WORSE NO MATTER WHAT. IT USED TO STOP BUT NOT ANYMORE. SO MANY PEOPLE HAVE A PROBLEM WITH THIS. I NOTICED MY CAR COULDN'T ACCELERATE AND THEN SMOKE STARTED COMING EVERYWHERE AND THEN IT RAN OK BUT AS SOON AS I GOT HOME MY CAR SMOKED AND SMOKED SO MUCH I WAS BARELY ABLE TO GET INTO A SPOT

2008 BMW 535i questions

Does the 2008 BMW 535i have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 2008 BMW 535i: Exterior Lighting:Tail Lights. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 2008 BMW 535i?

Based on 74 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Engine (27), Exterior Lighting (16), Electrical System (15).

How do I check if a recall on my 2008 BMW 535i has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.