Recalls ·2013 BMW 535i xDrive

2013 BMW 535i xDrive recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2013 BMW 535i xDrive; the most frequently affected component is exterior lighting. Owners filed 38 complaints, most often about electrical system. Among the 6 model years of this model in the database, 2013 ranks #5 for number of recalls.

Recalls1
Complaints38
Crashes reported1in stored complaints
Fires reported2in stored complaints

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Recalls (1)

Exterior lightingCampaign 15V188000 · 31 Mar 2015

Problem: 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.

Remedy: 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.

What owners complain about

Share of the 38 most recent complaints stored for this model year, by component. Owners can list more than one component.

Electrical system13 · 34%
Engine9 · 24%
Exterior lighting8 · 21%
Air bags5 · 13%
Fuel/propulsion system3 · 8%
Unknown or other3 · 8%
Suspension3 · 8%
Tires2 · 5%

When complaints were filed

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From owner complaints

The contact owns a 2013 BMW 535I. The contact stated that the driver’s side headlamp had condensation inside the headlamp housing. The vehicle was taken to a certified mechanic who replaced the headlamp housing. The contact stated that the failure recurred with the passenger’s side headlamp housing and the driver’s…

Exterior lighting · Dec 2022 · NHTSA complaint record

Goodyear 245-40r-19 tires on my 2013 bmw 535xi are defective. At 11k miles, i had to replace one tire and then at 15k i had to replace another due to side wall "bubbling". Dealer informed me this happens frequently with these tires and there "is nothing bmw or goodyear" will do for the consumer. Goodyear discontinued…

Tires · Nov 2014 · NHTSA complaint record

My 2013 BMW 535i (VIN [XXX] ) caught fire spontaneously while parked, turned off, and unoccupied on 11/18/2025 in Westbury, NY. A passerby saw smoke and called 911. Nassau County Police and the Westbury Fire Department responded. Firefighters informed me at the scene that the fire was mechanical in origin. The vehicle…

Electrical system · Nov 2025 · NHTSA complaint record

Bmw 535i sunroof glass exploded outward. Broken glass (thousands of shards) caused multiple scratches in paint and difficulty with trunk lid. Repairs cost $6000. Bmw did not acknowledge responsibility under warranty, although they did admit that the glass sunroof was a warrantable item. Unexplained bmw sunroof…

Visibility · Nov 2014 · NHTSA complaint record

How this year compares

Recalls per model year for this model.

20114
20121
20131
20142
20150
20162

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Source

Recall and complaint records from the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). A recall listed here may not apply to every vehicle of this model year — always check your VIN with NHTSA or a dealer.

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