2011 BMW 535XI Tires Problems
- Complaints
- 9about this part
- Share
- 26%of 35 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 6,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 9 complaints about the tires of the 2011 BMW 535XI, 26% of the 35 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 6,000 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.
“Have a 2011 Bmw 535XI with 5,000 miles on it. Bumped a small pot hole and my front goodyear 245/40/19 eagle ls2 run flat sidewall busted up and ballooned. For the very high cost these tires are made like crap...there have been numerous very similar complaints listed all over the internet. Please recall to save the consumers the costly factor of constant replacements and our overall safety.”
NHTSA complaint #10443884, filed 2012-01, 5,000 miles“The goodyear 245/40/19 ls2 tire on my 2011 Bmw blistered then lost all air after hitting a minor pothole at less than 5 MPH. The car was drivable at low speed after the loss of air. No spare tire is provided on this vehicle. These tires are not readily available from Bmw or goodyear and I had to wait four days for a replacement. This is an improvement over the one to two weeks I had to wait for the five previous replacements in the last five months.”
NHTSA complaint #10427013, filed 2011-09, 5,500 miles“I purchased a 2011 Bmw 535i xdrive vehicle with goodyear eagle ls runflats 245/40 r19. The car has only 19,000 miles and from the day that I purchased it (in feb 2011), I have had to replace the front tires 8 times and recently the rear tires 2 times. A total of 10 tire replacements. Some replacements were due to bubbles on sidewalls. The others were due what appeared to be cuts on the inside/outside sidewalls. I have spoken to many Bmw owners of similar vehicle and everyone is running into the same problem. …”
NHTSA complaint #10560665, filed 2014-01, 19,000 miles“At 6000 miles car displayed three tires with sidewall bubbles in them. Dealer replaced three tires at cost to me. At <12,000 miles later one of those replaced had a sidewall bubble which again was replaced at my cost. I fear there is a dangerous situation with this car using these tires (goodyear rft) waiting to happen that will effect life or health and request action be taken before there is a tragedy. Everyone is acting as if there is nothing wrong. Does someone have to die before action is taken?”
NHTSA complaint #10455154, filed 2012-04, 6,000 miles“My 2011 Bmw 535XI tire (245/40r-19 goodyear eagle ls-2 runonflat Bmw runflat x) needed to be changed twice in one year due to bubble on tire wall. I do not remember going over any potholes or bumps.”
NHTSA complaint #10432636, filed 2011-10, 9,900 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10041408Aug 1, 2011Bmw: changes have been made to the vehicle¿s display elements of the tire pressure monitor system.
Tires: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 8 | 44% |
| 2011 | 9 | 26% |
Other parts of the 2011 BMW 535XI
7 complaintsWheels
7 complaintsEngine
5 complaintsFuel system
5 complaintsSeats
3 complaintsVehicle speed control
2 complaintsAir bags
1 complaintsBrakes
1 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaintsEquipment
1 complaintsSteering
1 complaintsSuspension
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2011 BMW 535XI
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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