Complaints
23
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 2012 Bmw 535xi Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#18 complaints
TIRES
Avg mileage:16,139 mi
#24 complaints
WHEELS
Avg mileage:19,037 mi
#32 complaints
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Avg mileage:49,000 mi
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Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2012 Bmw 535xi.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TIRES | 8 | — | — | 16,139 mi | |
| WHEELS | 4 | — | — | 19,037 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 2 | — | — | 49,000 mi | |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 2 | — | — | 27,000 mi | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 2 | — | — | 35,360 mi | |
| AIR BAGS | 1 | — | — | 76,000 mi | |
| AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION | 1 | — | — | 76,000 mi | |
| AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION:FRONT PASSENGER | 1 | — | — | 76,000 mi | |
| SEATS | 1 | — | — | 60,000 mi | |
| SUSPENSION | 1 | — | — | 9,500 mi |
TIRES
8
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
16,139
WHEELS
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
19,037
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
49,000
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
27,000
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
35,360
AIR BAGS
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
76,000
AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
76,000
AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION:FRONT PASSENGER
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
76,000
SEATS
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
60,000
SUSPENSION
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
9,500
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