Worst 2013 Bmw 535i Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
ENGINE
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2013 Bmw 535i.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 13 | 1 | 2 | 38,833 mi | |
| ENGINE | 9 | — | 1 | 14,650 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 8 | — | — | 62,375 mi | |
| AIR BAGS | 5 | 1 | — | 34,000 mi | |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 3 | — | 1 | 3,100 mi | |
| SUSPENSION | 3 | — | — | 102,750 mi | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 3 | — | — | 140,000 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN | 2 | — | — | 3,100 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 2 | — | — | 38,000 mi | |
| TIRES | 2 | — | — | 4,000 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 1 | — | — | 200,000 mi | |
| EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY | 1 | 1 | — | 10,000 mi | |
| SEAT BELTS | 1 | — | — | 140,000 mi | |
| SEATS | 1 | — | — | 80,000 mi | |
| STEERING | 1 | — | — | 12,000 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 1 | — | — | — | |
| VISIBILITY/WIPER | 1 | — | — | — | |
| VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY | 1 | — | — | 20,000 mi | |
| WHEELS | 1 | — | — | — |
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Recalls for 2013 Bmw 535i
1 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~13,443 vehicles.
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2013 528i, 528i xDrive, 535i, 535i xDrive, 550i, 550i xDrive, and ActiveHybrid 5 vehicles. The rear reflex reflectors may not reflect enough light. As such, the vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Other Bmw 535i Years
Wider context: See the full Bmw 535i reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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