2013 Bmw 535xi problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Tires (1) · Suspension (1) · Structure (1)
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Safety recalls (1)
Exterior Lighting 2015-03-31 · campaign 15V188000 · 13,443 vehicles
Defect: 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."
Risk: The vehicle may be less visible to other vehicles, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear reflex reflectors, free of charge. The recall began July 28, 2017. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Service bulletins (11)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Electrical System 2024-01-16 · B510819 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
the basic conditions for initializing the power windows are not met.
Electrical System 2024-01-11 · B611305 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
the electrical system of bmw vehicles has been subject to an ongoing development process over the last few years. this has led to increased demands being placed on the battery. this document covers important information for the dealer on how to handle ã¢ââdischarged batteryã¢ââ complaints.
Fuel System, Gasoline 2023-12-20 · B160623 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
engine will crank but not start. there is no communication with the integrated fuel module (tfe) whendiagnosing with ista. the following two fault codes will be stored in the dme: 032b43 - low fuel pressure system, electric fuel pump: pressure value too low cda594 - message (- 0x33e) missing, rec
Equipment 2023-11-22 · B653423 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
customers may state that the alarm system (dwa) is not active after locking their unoccupied vehicle. depending on the vehicleã¢ââs equipment and settings, no acoustic or optical confirmation (folding the mirrors/blinking confirmation) is noticeable. additionally, the red anti-theft alarm led in
Electrical System 2018-08-01 · B170318 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
butt connector for repairing a plug connection. the ?top up coolant? message is displayed in the central display (cc message id 166). when checking the cooling system there are no leaks found and the expansion tank is filled to the proper level.
Equipment 2017-06-01 · SIM010917 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
shipping specific non-deployed vehicle safety devices to lighting resources, llc. this service information bulletin provides information on shipping "specific" noin-deployed vehicle safety devices that are classified as dangerous goods (dg) to lighting resources, llc
Showing the 6 most recent of 11 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2018-07-27 · Suspension · 106,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2013 bmw 535xi. while driving approximately 45 mph, a clicking noise was present coming from the front of the vehicle. after parking the vehicle, it was discovered that oil was leaking underneath the vehicle. the vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the universal joint failed and punctured the oil p…”
2017-09-11 · Structure“cpsc:this car has a design flaw that creates the accumulation of moisture inside the ventilation system and the growth of mold.*bf the consumer stated the frequent riders of the vehicle were experiencing respiratory problems and asthma like symptoms. the dealer was notified and di d not offer any assistance. *js ...updated 10/17/17 *bf updated …”
2014-03-13 · Tires · 3,550 mi“both front tires developed a bubble after going over a small pothole/bump at under 30mph. this is the second time this has happened with this car that i have owned for just over 7 months and 3500 miles. these stock tires on 2013 bmw 535xi awd with m sport package -- goodyear eagle ls2 - size 245/40r19 -- 98v clearly have a design flaw or manufactur…”
2013-08-21 · Service Brakes · 502 mi · 💥 crash“on sunday, aug. 11, 2013 while traveling in heavy stop and go traffic on i-90w, mass. pike near exit 10a, traffic about 100 yards ahead stopped in the travel lane. i tapped the brakes with no response and proceeded to apply additional pressure, again no response. my new bmw crashed, at about 40 mph, into the rear of a vehicle in my travel lane push…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.