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2008 BMW 535XI Brakes Problems

Complaints
2about this part
Share
3%of 71 total for the year
Median mileage
107,500miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the brakes of the 2008 BMW 535XI, 3% of the 71 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 107,500 miles.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“The rear right tail light stopped functioning correctly, and the brake light, the running light, the reverse light, and the blinker stopped working. This created many potential accidents as oncoming drivers could not properly see me reversing or turning right. There is an active recall for the issue and Bmw is replacing the rear tail lights for VIN's that the government has identified as having the issue. My vehicle has the issue. Bmw refused to replaced the tail light that has permanent loss of functionality. …”

NHTSA complaint #10546418, filed 2013-10, 85,500 miles

“I was exiting the the freeway and when I was on a banked onramp the engine stopped running while vehicle was in motion. I lost power steering and the ability to release the brake. I nearly lost control of the vehicle as the unexpected loss in power steering caused me to loose grip on the wheel. The engine was in neutral when the engine stalled. Upon restarting the engine (which struggled to start) the service engine soon telltale illuminated and the vehicle entered reduce engine power mode . After scanning the DTC (p3090) I learned the vehicle's high pressure fuel pump failed. …”

NHTSA complaint #10715851, filed 2015-05, 129,500 miles

Brakes: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
201113%
200823%

Other parts of the 2008 BMW 535XI

Electrical system
26 complaintsEngine
16 complaintsFuel system
15 complaintsAir bags
13 complaintsExterior lighting
11 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
8 complaintsSeat belts
6 complaintsSeats
5 complaintsEngine cooling
4 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
4 complaintsBody and structure
3 complaintsEquipment
2 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2008 BMW 535XI

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology