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BMW 535I power train problems by year

44 NHTSA owner complaints name the power train across 7 535I model years. The most reported year is 2011 with 17 reports.

YearPower Train reportsShare
2014 535I13%
2013 535I25%
2012 535I1019%
2011 535I1715%
2010 535I23%
2009 535I68%
2008 535I68%

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