BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2018 BMW 540d xDrive vehicles. The crankshaft sensor may be equipped with incorrect firmware, preventing the sensor from properly processing input from the crankshaft reluctor ring, possibly resulting in a...
Engine & cooling
BMW 530E Engine problems by year
2 complaints filed with NHTSA about the BMW 530E's engine & cooling. Stalling, loss of power, oil consumption, overheating, head gaskets, timing chains and engine failure.
Engine complaints by model year
Engine recalls
Latest 530E engine complaints
Check Engine light on due to lower radiator blind jammed and closed. BMW has extended car warranty for this fault for various other models produced 2020 and beyond for up to 150,000 miles, under si B01 03 25 and si B01 12 19 However They do not cover my car, 2020 BMW 530e which has 78,000 miles where most of their 5 series and 3 series are covered under extended warranty for this exact problem for 150000 miles or 15 years. This is an emission part and jamming of flaps put at tremendous risk of car catching fire while driving due to heat. They must cover all their car for this manufacturing defect including 530e models.
I learned from Carfax on July 12, 2026 that a recall has been issued on my vehicle, a 2019 BMW 530e -- "Recall 26V-441:540 Engine Starter". The recall relates to the engine starter and I understand from my research that the engine could catch on fire, even when the car is turned off. Now 5 weeks later, I have not received ANY notification from BMW about the recall, the hazard it presents, nor the advice apparently to park the car away from structures. All of my information is coming from Carfax. And there is apparently still no remedy available! This seems utterly unacceptable -- both no communication from BMW or a dealer and no remedy available after almost 6 weeks.
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