1978 BMW 530I
1 recalls, 0 complaints - 4 TSBs
78V056000 Mar 13, 1978
TIRES
Defect Description
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.
Remedy
THE DEALER WILL REPLACE DEFECTIVE METAL TIRE VALVE STEMS AND RUBBER SEALS WITH NEW ONES, AT NO COST TO THE CUSTOMER.
No complaints found for this vehicle.
Technical Service Bulletins, 1978 BMW 530I
4 manufacturer communications from 2 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 2 |
| 350000 EQUIPMENT | 1 |
| 133000 VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS | 1 |
B510819
Jan 16, 2024
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
The basic conditions for initializing the power windows are not met.
B510819
Jan 16, 2024
133000 VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
The basic conditions for initializing the power windows are not met.
SIB662419
Jun 1, 2022
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Vehicle cannot be opened or closed using comfort access, engine start is not possible, and the vehicle may not start when placing the key against the steering column. Note: Opening, closing and starting via the BMW Digital Key or the Digi
SIB662419
Jun 1, 2022
350000 EQUIPMENT
Vehicle cannot be opened or closed using comfort access, engine start is not possible, and the vehicle may not start when placing the key against the steering column. Note: Opening, closing and starting via the BMW Digital Key or the Digi
BMW 530I - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the BMW 530I across all model years (1978, 2025).
64
Total Recalls
810
Total Complaints
0
Investigations
45
Reported Crashes
56
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths
BMW 530I - Year by Year
Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 4 | 3 | View |
| 2024 | 6 | 27 | View |
| 2023 | 2 | 5 | View |
| 2022 | 4 | 10 | View |
| 2021 | 8 | 20 | View |
| 2020 | 5 | 16 | View |
| 2019 | 1 | 28 | View |
| 2018 | 2 | 38 | View |
| 2017 | 1 | 25 | View |
| 2011 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 2010 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 2009 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 2008 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 2007 | 2 | 109 | View |
| 2006 | 3 | 128 | View |
| 2005 | 0 | 84 | View |
| 2004 | 0 | 175 | View |
| 2003 | 2 | 61 | View |
| 2002 | 4 | 32 | View |
| 2001 | 4 | 29 | View |
| 2000 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1995 | 2 | 7 | View |
| 1994 | 3 | 12 | View |
| 1993 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1992 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1991 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1990 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1989 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1978 (current) | 1 | 0 |