BMW 530E problems by model year

Updated from NHTSA data · How we count

NHTSA has 42 owner complaints and 6 recalls on file for the BMW 530E (2017–2023).

Complaints
42
Recalls
6
Model years
7
Worst year
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Complaints by model year

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NHTSA complaints per BMW 530E model year. Click a bar for details.

Newer model years have had less time on the road, so they naturally have fewer complaints. Compare a year against its neighbors rather than against brand-new models.

Every BMW 530E model year

YearComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesRecallsTop problem
2023 530E10010Engine
2022 530E30010Driver Assistance & Safety Tech
2021 530E10102Electrical System
2020 530E20003Electrical System
2019 530E123132Electrical System
2018 530E231014Airbags
2017 530E00001—

Most common BMW 530E problem areas (all years)

  • Electrical System
    12 complaints
  • Airbags
    11 complaints
  • Seats & Seat Belts
    9 complaints
  • Engine
    5 complaints
  • Acceleration & Cruise Control
    4 complaints
  • Driver Assistance & Safety Tech
    3 complaints
  • Visibility & Wipers
    2 complaints
  • Brakes
    2 complaints
  • Fuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion
    2 complaints
  • Transmission & Drivetrain
    2 complaints

Complaint trend

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Complaints about the BMW 530E received by NHTSA each month.

BMW 530E recalls

  • Recall 21V096000Feb 19, 202113,858 vehiclesModel years 2020–2021

    Risk: If the driver relies on only the rearview camera image, the missing or reduced rearview image view can increase the risk of a crash or injury.

  • Recall 20V601000Sep 30, 20204,509 vehiclesModel years 2020–2021

    Risk: The debris could result in a short-circuit, increasing the risk of fire or injury.

  • Recall 20V243000Apr 29, 202033 vehiclesModel years 2017–2018

    Risk: In the event of a crash of sufficient severity, deployment of the head air bag may be impaired and/or the igniter could separate from the inflator, increasing the risk of injury.

  • Recall 19V684000Sep 27, 2019257,473 vehiclesModel years 2018–2020

    Risk: The lack of an image in the back-up camera display increases the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 18V652000Sep 20, 20183,501 vehiclesModel years 2018–2019

    Risk: An electrical shock or a fire can increase the risk of injury or death.

  • Recall 18V465000Jul 11, 20185,309 vehiclesModel years 2018

    Risk: A vehicle stall can increase the risk of a crash.

Other BMW models

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology