Complaints over time
Complaints about the 2016 BMW 435XI peaked in 2016, with 1 filed
Owner complaints about this model year, by the year they were filed with NHTSA.
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. The lighter column runs through October.
Model year
2016 BMW 435XI
Sedan, gasoline, AWD/All-Wheel Drive, built in Germany. Owner complaints on file from Aug 24, 2016 to Feb 16, 2018.
Recall campaigns covering this model year0No recall campaign lists this model year
Owner complaints2Below the median 2016 sedan
Severity index0.02016 sedans average 7.1
First 24 months1Complaints in its first two years
Components
50% of complaints about the 2016 BMW 435XI name lighting
Owner complaints by component. Hover or focus a bar for the crash, fire, injury or death count.
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. A complaint can name more than one component; it is counted under the first.
Recalls
No recall campaign lists the 2016 BMW 435XI
Check a specific vehicle by VIN on NHTSA's site: a campaign may cover only part of a model year's production.
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file.
Owner complaints
What owners reported about the 2016 BMW 435XI
The full text of every complaint filed with NHTSA about this model year, newest first. Complaints are filed by owners and are not verified by NHTSA; NHTSA removes personal details before publishing.
2 complaints on file, page 1 of 1.
- Filed Feb 16, 2018Failure Jan 30, 201824,000 milesDavis, WVBody
WHEN IT IS COLD WITH SNOW OR SLEET THE DOORS ARE DIFFICULT TO OPEN AND THEY WILL NOT CLOSE FULLY. THE DASH LIGHT INDICATES THAT THE DOOR IS OPEN. AFTER DRIVING FOR AWHILE THE DOOR WILL CLOSE. HAPPENS WITH ALL 4 DOORS.
NHTSA complaint 11073196 - Filed Aug 24, 2016Failure Jan 1, 201610,000 milesDavis, WVExterior lighting
THE AUTOMATIC HIGH BEAM LIGHTS COME ON AND OF AT WILL. DRIVING AT NIGHT IS ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE. IT IS DIFFICULT TO SEE THE ROAD. DANGEROUS TO DRIVE.
NHTSA complaint 10898324
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file.
Investigations
1 NHTSA investigation on file
- EA21002 Engineering analysis, Airbags
Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture
Opened Sep 17, 2021, still open
Source: NHTSA ODI investigations file.
Service bulletins
9 manufacturer communications cover this model year
Technical service bulletins and other notices the manufacturer sent to dealers. A bulletin is not a recall.
- B510819 Jan 16, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
The basic conditions for initializing the power windows are not met. - B611305 Jan 11, 2024 · 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 âdisc… - B513218 Nov 8, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
The paint finish on the door jamb (above the door striker) is scratched due to the inner door cavity window seal. - B011423 Nov 13, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
PRESSURE CONTROL VALVE (PCV) EXTENDED LTD WTY 15 YEARS/150,000 MILES - TEC26 Apr 1, 2016 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
TEC26 Turbo Charger Return - TEC25 Mar 21, 2016 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Tec25 Wishbone Return - TEC24 Apr 14, 2016 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Tech24 Snap-in Adapter Return - SIM110115 Mar 1, 2016 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
MINI engine oil part number transition and model year 2016 engine oils - SIM010603 Mar 1, 2016 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
MINI "Enhanced" dealer self authorized (DSA)K goodwill program
Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications files.