Total Complaints
2 filings
BMW 435XI · model year
2016 BMW 435XI
2 NHTSA complaints for this specific cohort.
NHTSA overall rating
Not crash-tested
New Car Assessment Program
The 2016BMW435XI carries 2 consumer safety complaints in NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation database for this specific model-year cohort. Within that volume, owners reported 0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 fatalities. No NCAP 5-star crash-test rating is available for this model year in the federal database.
Component-level analysis is where model-year complaints become actionable: the top complaint category for the 2016 435XI is exterior lighting with 1 filings, followed by structure:body (1). Concentration in one or two component groups is the classic signature of a systemic defect; a flat distribution usually reflects normal aging, warranty complaints, or isolated build-plant variability.
NHTSA currently has 34 investigation files overlapping the 2016 435XI. Owners comparing this cohort against neighboring years should pair the counters above with the complaint-by-year trend on the parent model page — a spike in a single year often tracks to a platform refresh, a new transmission supplier, or an updated ECU calibration. Use the related-complaint feed below to read raw owner narratives before deciding whether any pattern here affects your specific use case.
2
Complaints
0
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
Crashes Reported
0 reports
Source
NHTSA ODI
Federal complaints database
Complaints vs. fleet median (215)
At or below the fleet median complaint volume.
Complaints by Component
| Component | Count |
|---|---|
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 1 |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 1 |
Recent Complaints
20180216STRUCTURE:BODY
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.
Mileage: 24,000
20160824EXTERIOR 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.
Mileage: 10,000
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many complaints does the 2016 BMW 435XI have?▼
The 2016 BMW 435XI has 2 NHTSA complaints, 0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 deaths reported.
What are the most common problems with the 2016 BMW 435XI?▼
The most-complained component for the 2016 BMW 435XI is EXTERIOR LIGHTING with 1 complaints. Other frequently reported areas include STRUCTURE:BODY.
Is the 2016 BMW 435XI safe to buy?▼
Review the complaint history, crash and fire reports, safety ratings, and recall status on this page to make an informed decision. No NHTSA crash test rating is available for this model year. Compare with other model years using the links above.
Where does this data come from?▼
All complaint, recall, and safety rating data is sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Complaints are filed by vehicle owners through NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation.
Vehicle Safety Guides
Data as of 2025. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) complaints database, NHTSA recall campaign API, NHTSA NCAP crash-test ratings, and NHTSA FARS for fatality cross-reference.
Read our methodology — how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.