- The problem
- BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2017 530i, 530i xDrive, 540i and 540i xDrive and 2017-2018 530e xDrive vehicles. Prior exposure to excessive levels of humidity within the driver and passenger head air bag inflators may affect the proper deployment of the head air bags.
- The 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.
- The fix
- BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the left or right head air bag, free of charge. The recall began June 24, 2020. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Vehicle safety record
2017 BMW 530E Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 2017 BMW 530E have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 1 recall, the latest in April 2020 for the air bags.
NHTSA data checked
AFar fewer problems than a typical 530E year, for its age
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
2017 BMW 530E 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 2017 BMW 530E 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 530E: every year compared
All 530E years2017 BMW 530E vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 BMW 530E | 0 | 1 | A | |
| 2017 BMW 3 Series GT | 75 | 0 | C | Compare |
| 2017 BMW 3 Series | 75 | 0 | C | Compare |
| 2017 BMW 3 Series Phev | 75 | 0 | C | Compare |
| 2017 BMW 4 Series | 23 | 0 | C | Compare |
| 2017 BMW 530I | 18 | 1 | F | Compare |
| 2017 BMW 2 Series | 6 | 0 | C | 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 2017 BMW 530E
Does the 2017 BMW 530E have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2017 BMW 530E: air bags (April 2020). 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 2017 BMW 530E had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 2017 BMW 530E a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 92 out of 100 (grade A: far fewer problems than a typical BMW 530E 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 530E years have the most complaints?
2019 (13), 2020 (3), 2021 (1). See every BMW 530E year compared.
What should I do if my 2017 BMW 530E 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