2008 BMW 535XI engine problems
Owners reported engine problems in 20 complaints for the 2008 BMW 535XI, 16% of the complaints on file. It is the 2nd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 20 16% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 75,000 miles 17 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 2
- Injuries and deaths
- 2 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When engine problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 0 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 1 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 5 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 4 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 1 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 5 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 1 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 17 engine complaints that report mileage, the median is about 75,000 miles, and 35% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 2 fires, 2 injuries.
What owners wrote
Consumer writes in regards unresolved fire safety issues with a 2008 BMW 535xi *tgw the consumer stated on feb 14, 2012, the battery was replaced. However, six days later, a spark of fire and ball of smoke occurred as the consumer was driving. The dealer informed the consumer the alternator was faulty and needed to be replaced. An inspection also revealed an oil leak. The consumer stated the vehicle burst into flames and exploded, totaling the vehicle.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 BMW 535xi. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the engine misfired the vehicle was taken to the local dealer BMW of columbia located at (1900 I70 dr. Sw, columbia mo) who diagnosed that the engine cylinder number 4 misfire was due to defective fuel injectors. The fuel injectors were replaced and the failure was remedied. The manufacturer was also notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 93,450.
Other problems reported for the 2008 BMW 535XI
- Electrical system 26 complaints
- Fuel system 15 complaints
Engine problems in other years
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