Complaints
44
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
2
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 2011 Bmw 535xi Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#19 complaints
TIRES
Avg mileage:8,276 mi
#27 complaints
POWER TRAIN
Avg mileage:32,586 mi
#37 complaints
WHEELS
Avg mileage:10,408 mi
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Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2011 Bmw 535xi.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TIRES | 9 | — | — | 8,276 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN | 7 | — | — | 32,586 mi | |
| WHEELS | 7 | — | — | 10,408 mi | |
| ENGINE | 5 | — | — | 75,250 mi | |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 5 | — | — | 67,285 mi | |
| SEATS | 3 | — | — | 68,195 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 2 | — | — | 1,000 mi | |
| AIR BAGS | 1 | — | — | 44,586 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 1 | — | — | — | |
| EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY | 1 | — | — | 44,000 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 1 | — | — | — | |
| STEERING | 1 | — | — | 900 mi | |
| SUSPENSION | 1 | — | — | 900 mi |
TIRES
9
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
8,276
POWER TRAIN
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
32,586
WHEELS
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
10,408
ENGINE
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
75,250
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
67,285
SEATS
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
68,195
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
1,000
AIR BAGS
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
44,586
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
44,000
SERVICE BRAKES
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
STEERING
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
900
SUSPENSION
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
900
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