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2010 BMW 535XI Fuel system Problems

Complaints
7about this part
Share
47%of 15 total for the year
Median mileage
51,700miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the fuel system of the 2010 BMW 535XI, 47% of the 15 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 51,700 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers.

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.

“Two times in the past five days my 2010 Bmw 535XI has shut down. Each time it has malfunctioned(12/24/16 and 12/29/16), the automatic downshift activated). Once while traveling up a hill at approximately 35 miles per hour and once while traveling in excess of 55 miles per hour on a very busy highway. I was not able to restart the vehicle and had the vehicle tolled to a local garage. Shortly after arriving the tow operator started the vehicle. It started without hesitation a second time. I left the vehicle at the repair shop and picked it up four days later. …”

NHTSA complaint #10938620, filed 2016-12, 51,110 miles

“2010 Bmw 535XI, caught fire in engine compartment resulting in total loss of vehicle. Vehicle has only been maintained at Bmw dealership, and current on all inspections, repairs, and maintenance. Fire occurred in duncan doughnuts drive through, slight smell of smoke while at drive through line. While receiving food at window less than a minute or two later, and while in park. Flames shot through hood at middle of engine compartment by windshield and rear 1/3 of the middle of the hood with intense smoke. …”

NHTSA complaint #10985883, filed 2017-05, 83,000 miles

“Fuel injectors failed at 51000 miles casuing loss of engine power randomly without warning extremely dangerous while on the highway. Technician states I need all six injectors replaced.”

NHTSA complaint #10809874, filed 2015-12, 51,166 miles

“The contact owns a 2010 Bmw 535XI. The contact was traveling 50 MPH when the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact took the vehicle to a mechanic and was told that the high pressure fuel pump failed. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer and was told that the failure was caused by the low pressure fuel sensor. The vehicle was repaired. The failure and the current mileages were 52,000. ...updated 10/17/12”

NHTSA complaint #10476548, filed 2012-09, 52,000 miles

“2010 Bmw 535 xi. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle manufacturer agreement to cover cost of spark plugs replacement under extended warranty but denies coverage for faulty low pressure fuel sensor.”

NHTSA complaint #10887315, filed 2016-08

Related service bulletins

Fuel system: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2012211%
2011514%
2010747%
20081521%

Other parts of the 2010 BMW 535XI

Electrical system
4 complaints
Engine
4 complaints
Air bags
2 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
2 complaints
Electronic stability control
1 complaints
Exterior lighting
1 complaints
Other or unknown
1 complaints
Steering
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2010 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.

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