2010 BMW 535XI problems
The 2010 BMW 535XI has 26 complaints on file with NHTSA. The largest share (31%) concerns fuel system. Next are air bags (15%) and electrical system (15%).
At a glance
- Complaints
- 26 filed with NHTSA
- Most reported
- Fuel system 31% of complaints
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 4
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
- Typical mileage
- 52,000 miles 25 complaints with mileage
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
Where the complaints are
Share of this model year's complaints by the part of the car involved. One complaint can name more than one part, so the shares can add up to more than 100%.
When problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 2 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 0 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 12 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 4 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 4 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 0 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 3 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 25 complaints that include odometer readings, half describe a problem before roughly 52,000 miles.
Safety-related details: 4 complaints mention a fire.
What owners wrote
A few complaints as filed, shortened and with personal details removed. The first ones are among the most serious reports for this model year; the rest are typical.
Blower motor shorted and caused widespread electrical problems affecting headlights and their control. A large amount of smoke blew out of the vents as well. The vehicle was being moved from the garage to the parking lot at a 3rd party service provider.
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 BMW 535xi. The contact was traveling 50 MPH when the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact took the vehicle to a mechanic and was told that the high pressure fuel pump failed. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer and was told that the failure was caused by the low pressure fuel sensor. The vehicle was repaired. The failure and the current mileages were 52,000. ...updated 10/17/12
The passenger airbag occupancy sensor failed, meaning the supplemental restraint system does not know if someone is sitting the in passenger seat. Apparently, this was a recall issue for 2006 bmws, but the manufacturer fails to take responsibility for newer ones like those in 2010. A quick google search will show this is a very common problem.