1978-2002 · 6 model years

BMW 530 Problems by year

Owners have filed 5 complaints about the BMW 530 across 6 model years, and it has 2 recalls. The 1995 has the most complaints once its age is allowed for (3), while 1997, 1999 have far fewer than a typical year. The most reported problem area is the lights, followed by the seats & seat belts.

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Most complaints for its age19953 complaints · 0 recallsSee the 1995

Complaints: 5
Recalls: 2
Crashes: 0
Fires: 0
Injuries: 0
Deaths: 0

530 complaints by model year

1978 31995 1997 1999 2001 2002

Highlighted: the year with the most complaints for its age. Older vehicles have had more time to collect complaints - the Safety Index grade allows for that.

Year	Complaints	Recalls	Top problem	Grade
2002	0	1	-	C
2001	0	1	-	C
1999	1	0	Lights	A
1997	1	0	Lights	A
1995	3	0	Seats & seat belts	C
1978	0	1	-	C

Most common 530 problems

BMW 530 recalls 2

Air bags: inflator module

17V047000Jan 20, 2017230,117 vehicles affected

Do not drive

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2000-2002 BMW 320i, 323i, 325i, 325xi, 330i, 330xi, 323Ci, 325Ci, 330Ci, M3, 323iT, 325iT and 325xiT vehicles, 2001-2002 525i, 530i, 540i, M5, 525iT and 540iT vehicles, and 2001-2003 X5 3.0i, X5 4.4i, and...

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Tires

78V056000Mar 13, 19784,681 vehicles affected

Due to a material stuctural defect, the rubber seal between the metal valve stem and rim allows slow seepage of air around the valve base.

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Latest 530 complaints

1999 BMW 530 Lights

The low beam driver'ss ide headlamp continues to fail. They have replaced the halogen bulb, the bulb holder, and the lamp lights for a few minutes and then fails intermittently. They cannot find the problem.

1997 BMW 530 Lights

Interior multifunction display not functioning correctly. Car 2.5 Yrs old. Dealer diagnoses, moisture getting into unit, replacement cost $650. Environment seals failing. Should this be a manufacturing defect?

1995 BMW 530 Seats & seat belts

Front seats are loose, will rock slightly while driving. *Ak

1995 BMW 530 Seats & seat belts

Driver's seat is loose, it will rock back and forth while driving. *Ak

1995 BMW 530 Transmission & drivetrain

Once car is driven computer display shows see dealer problem transmission stuck in fourth gear. Could cause driver to be broadsided. Tt

Questions about the BMW 530

Which BMW 530 years have the most problems?

By the number of complaints owners filed with NHTSA: 1995 (3), 1997 (1), 1999 (1). Allowing for how long each has been on the road, the 1995 stands out most. Complaint counts also rise with sales, so compare years of the same model rather than different models.

Which BMW 530 years have the fewest complaints?

Among model years that have been on the road for at least three years, 1997, 1999 have the best Safety Index - the fewest complaints, crashes and recalls for their age compared with other 530 years. Always check the exact vehicle's recalls by VIN before you buy.

What are the most common BMW 530 problems?

Across every model year, owners report problems with the lights (2), seats & seat belts (2), transmission & drivetrain (1) most often.

How many recalls does the BMW 530 have?

NHTSA lists 2 recalls across all BMW 530 model years. Each year's page lists the recalls for that year; check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether the repair has been done.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data