CarRecallWatchThe 2008 BMW 535xi has no safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 71 complaints with NHTSA, including 4 fires, 2 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Electrical System (26 reports).
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2008 BMW 535xi recalls
No safety recalls on file for the 2008 BMW 535xi.
Most common 2008 BMW 535xi problems
Problem areas named in the 71 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Electrical System | 26 |
| Engine | 16 |
| Air Bags | 13 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 13 |
| Exterior Lighting | 11 |
| Power Train | 8 |
| Seat Belts | 6 |
| Seats | 5 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 4 |
| Structure | 3 |
What owners report
Car is over heating. Replace water pump and thermostat. Car still over heating. Bad water pumps.
the taillight, blinker and reverse light all went out and when I pulled the components out To check to see if the bulbs are burnt all of the bulbs are perfectly fine, but the aluminum pieces were sparking, and the whole component will not work
Station wagon lift gate has severe wiring failures between the lift gate and body. This problem is well known throught the blog community. Broken wires cause failures, and electrical danger, to the rear lighting system that includes brake, running, back up, and turn signals. Also effected is the rear wiper, defroster, and operation access to open and close the lift gate. Tailgate failure would prohibit emergency opening and access to spare tire and fuses. I have already spent $3,000 on one harness replacement (dealer) and am looking at another $3,000 to repair (dealer) more wiring that will restore the brake/running lights on one side (failed state inpection). The internal lighting dia
The passenger seat occupancy sensor stopped working. On the NHSTA website I found where BMW offered a 15 year warranty for this part. What was the negotiation with NHSTA that BMW offered this warranty? It is warranty SI B01 01 18. My car on the list is the E60 and E61 with option 456 (Comfort Seat). BMW refuses to honor this warranty and want to charge me $2,700 to repair this. Note that the front passenger seat is rarely occupied. Why should this part fail prematurely?
The vehicle's engine caught fire approximately 13 1/2 hours after last having been driven. I parked it in my driveway at 9pm on April 15, 2022. I was alerted to a fire in the engine by my neighbor at 10:30am on April 16, 2022. The entire engine was engulfed in flames, melting all of the plastic components. It burned through my hood and affected every part of the engine. We were able to get the fire out with a garden hose before it spread to the house and my parents' two other vehicles parked next to it. No one was burned while putting out the fire, but several neighbors and family members did breathe in the toxic smoke. 911 was called and the fire department confirmed the fire was out. The d
2008 BMW 535xi questions
Does the 2008 BMW 535xi have any recalls?
No. NHTSA has no safety recalls on file for the 2008 BMW 535xi at this time.
What are the most common problems with the 2008 BMW 535xi?
Based on 71 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Electrical System (26), Engine (16), Air Bags (13).
How do I check if a recall on my 2008 BMW 535xi has been fixed?
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