2008 BMW 535xi engine problems
The 2008 BMW 535xi has 20 engine complaints filed with NHTSA — 16% of the year's total, and the first year with meaningful reports in this category.
20
Engine complaints
16%
Share of year
0
Crash-involved
0
Related recalls
Engine complaints by year
What owners report
“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…”
Common questions
How many engine complaints does the 2008 BMW 535xi have?
NHTSA has 20 complaints about the 2008 BMW 535xi engine — 16% of all complaints filed for that model year.
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Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.