- The problem
- 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.
- The fix
- The dealer will replace defective metal tire valve stems and rubber seals with new ones, at no cost to the customer.
Vehicle safety record
1978 BMW 530 Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 1978 BMW 530 have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 1 recall, the latest in March 1978 for the tires.
NHTSA data checked
CAbout as many problems as a typical 530 year, for its age
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
1978 BMW 530 recalls 1
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
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No complaints about the 1978 BMW 530 yet
No owner has filed a complaint about this vehicle with NHTSA. If yours has a problem, share it here and report it to NHTSA.
BMW 530: every year compared
| Year | Complaints | Recalls | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | 0 | 1 | C |
1978 BMW 530 vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 BMW 530 | 0 | 1 | C | |
| 1978 BMW 320I | 2 | 4 | F | Compare |
| 1978 BMW 320 | 1 | 1 | D | Compare |
| 1978 BMW R100RS | 1 | 0 | - | Compare |
More sales usually means more complaints, so compare similar vehicles of the same year. The grade compares each vehicle with its own model's other years.
Questions about the 1978 BMW 530
Does the 1978 BMW 530 have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 1978 BMW 530: tires (March 1978). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
How many complaints has the 1978 BMW 530 had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 1978 BMW 530 a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 50 out of 100 (grade C: about as many problems as a typical BMW 530 year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
Which BMW 530 years have the most complaints?
1995 (3), 1997 (1), 1999 (1). See every BMW 530 year compared.
What should I do if my 1978 BMW 530 has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data