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BMW 535I electrical system problems by year

78 NHTSA owner complaints name the electrical system across 8 535I model years. The most reported year is 2011 with 17 reports.

YearElectrical System reportsShare
2015 535I730%
2014 535I827%
2013 535I1334%
2012 535I917%
2011 535I1715%
2010 535I712%
2009 535I23%
2008 535I1520%

Share is the fraction of that year’s complaints naming the electrical system. Raw counts are not adjusted for sales volume — years that sold more units naturally accumulate more reports.