2012 BMW 535XI recalls and problems

The 2012 BMW 535XI has 0 recalls and 18 owner complaints on file with NHTSA; the most reported problem area is tires.

How the 2012 compares
Fewest complaintsMost complaints

High complaint count among 6 535XI model years — 3rd most.

0recalls
18complaints
0crashes
0fires
0injuries
24,000median miles

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not verified and not adjusted for sales. Ranking compares this model's own years only.

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0 recalls

No recall campaigns on file.

Recall text as published by NHTSA and the manufacturer.

What owners complain about

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA; one complaint can name several areas. Not verified by NHTSA.

Complaints by year filed

2012: 2 complaints20122013: 4 complaints201342014: 3 complaints20142015: 3 complaints20152016: 2 complaints20162018: 1 complaints20182019: 3 complaints20193

2012 vs. other BMW 535XI years

Owner complaints by model year; the darker bar is the 2012. Click a bar to switch year.

Questions

Does the 2012 BMW 535XI have recalls?

NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 2012 BMW 535XI. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to be sure.

What are the most common problems with the 2012 BMW 535XI?

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA most often mention tires (8), wheels (4), exterior lighting (2). Complaints are consumer reports and are not verified by NHTSA.