2018 BMW 530I

2 recalls, 38 complaints - 585 TSBs

BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA

Defect Description

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2018 540d, 2018-2020 530i, 530i xDrive, 540i, 540i xDrive, M550i xDrive, M5, 530e, 530e xDrive, X3 sDrive, X3 xDrive, X3 M40i, X3 M, and 2019-2020 X4 xDrive, X4 M40i, X4 M, X7 xDrive, X7 M50i, 740Li, 740Li xDrive, 750Li, 750Li xDrive, 8 Series Con... Read more

Consequence

The lack of an image in the back-up camera display increases the risk of a crash.

Remedy

BMW will notify owners, and dealers will update the back-up camera software, free of charge. The recall began November 8, 2019. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 or Rolls-Royce at 1-877-877-3735. Toyota owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371.

257,473 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: BMW of North America, LLC

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

Defect Description

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 vehicle stall. On September 12, 2018,... Read more

Consequence

A vehicle stall can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the crankshaft sensor, free of charge. The recall began September 6, 2018. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

5,309 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: BMW of North America, LLC

Complaint Statistics

38 total complaints 4 crashes 4 injuries

Top Reported Components

Component	Complaints
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM	5
UNKNOWN OR OTHER	4
AIR BAGS	4
SEAT BELTS	3
STEERING	3
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM	3
POWER TRAIN	3
ENGINE	2
AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION	1
SEATS	1

Incident date: Dec 14, 2024

Service airbag light goes on and off. Also passenger air bag keeps turning on and off.

Incident date: Jun 11, 2024

The contact owned a 2024 Tesla Model Y. The contact stated that while his son was driving at approximately 38 MPH with his sister inside the vehicle, the brake pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle lost steering and braking functionality and failed to stop as intended, causing the vehicle to dri... Read more

Crash 2 injured

Incident date: Jun 11, 2025

My charger was a michigan state patrol vehicle all its maint. Kept up on and all recalls fixed and repaired properly, yet driving at 45mph and my front driveshaft gives out and ends up smashing off my transmission and transfer case and it hit and almost went through the passanger side floor board ri... Read more

Incident date: Jan 10, 2025

After driving for about a minute, there is a beep and the brake system warning light comes on. Then the dash begins cycling through multiple warning messages - LKAS/ACC/CMBS/RDM - and will not stop. Now the repair shop tells us that the front multipurpose camera ADAS needs to be removed and replaced... Read more

Incident date: Aug 1, 2024

High pressure fuel pump failed while driving towing a trailer. Was able to pull over safely, entire fuel system needs to be replaced. Unknown if anything else was damaged yet. Vehicle is still in for repairs, estimate is between 9-13k parts and labor. I hope it didn't destroy the entire engine.

Incident date: Jul 14, 2024

The contact owns a 2022 Ram 5500. The contact stated while driving 50–55 MPH, the vehicle lost motive power due to the transmission failure. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer but was not diagnosed or repaired. The vehicle was towed to another local... Read more

Incident date: Jul 21, 2024

The Eyesight system will malfunction and turn off at random times. The Automatic Emergency Braking and Forward Collision Warning will activate when there is nothing in front of my car causing it to brake abruptly. I have almost been in numerous collisions due to the random safety systems malfunctio... Read more

Incident date: Mar 14, 2024

On first occastions while driving at 60+ MPH on a busy highway, the vehicle beeped for a few seconds and the dashboard went blank, engine died, no brakes, no power steering. It was only a miracle that saved me from being hit at a high speed by other drivers. The dealer charged the battery and upda... Read more

Incident date: Jun 21, 2024

Auxiliary power will not turn off when vehicle is turned off. Radio , lights interior power , etc….. car turns off when button is pressed but interior power does not .

Incident date: Jun 21, 2024

The driveshaft failed at only 32,000 miles and the engine is failing. The dealership confirmed this is happening for other vehicles of my make and model.

Incident date: Jun 21, 2024

Driving down an interstate at 70 mph, suddenly the car hesitated a couple of times and the engine stopped. I coasted to the side of the road. No warning lights. I am now sitting on the side of an interstate with 18 wheelers flying by and I am miles away from a town. Two and a half hours later we... Read more

Incident date: May 3, 2024

Android auto provides an interface between an Android phone and a car's display and audio system. One of the primary features is navigation and turn-by-turn directions. Beginning about 6 months ago, Android auto has failed to announce turn-by-turn directions. It is not obvious that it is in this fa... Read more

Incident date: May 3, 2024

I began hearing a rattling sound coming from the rear of the vehicle. I believed it was possibly the suspension, as the vehicle would also bounce more often than expected when going over any irregularities in the road (potholes, speed bumps, normal wear on roads, etc). I brought it to the dealership... Read more

Incident date: May 3, 2024

Incident date: Dec 10, 2023

The fuel gauge suddenly malfunctioned giving a false reading of the amount of fuel remaining in the tank. A technician said that the problem seems to be with the sending unit in the tank. I use top tier gas and the car has only about 29,800 miles. The fuel gauge continues to malfunction and could... Read more

Incident date: Dec 10, 2023

Same issue with my Santa Fe Sport with the engine burning oil. It left me stranded on a back road up hill when it just slowly stopped accelerating and shut off. I had it towed to Hyundai dealership who wanted me to purchase a brand new engine. After talking to a friend who is a mechanic he told me a... Read more

Incident date: Sep 25, 2023

The contact owns a 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 22V406000 (Fuel System, Diesel) and 23V411000 (Engine and Engine Cooling) however, the parts to do the recall repairs were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a re... Read more

Incident date: Sep 25, 2023

The contact owns a 2014 Ram1500. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V406000 (Fuel System, Diesel) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. An undisclosed dealer was contacted and confirmed that the part was not yet available. The contact stated that... Read more

Incident date: Sep 25, 2023

After changing my oil, engine started knocking and now car has faulty engine that is very expensive to replace.

Incident date: Aug 16, 2023

Car will not start properly and shuts itself off after which a strong odor of burning plastic is present in the vehicle. It will periodically do this almost once a day if not every other day. I have taken it in to the dealer 4 times last time they had my car for two weeks and could not replicate por... Read more

Incident date: Jul 6, 2023

My local Jeep dealership in Hampton, Va (Winners Circle) believes the ABS control module has failed. While in drive my Jeep would not move forward, the hazard lights would not turn on, the analog speedometer failed to display speed, and power steering is lost. Several lights are illuminated: check e... Read more

Incident date: Aug 17, 2019

On 7/8/23 while taking a trip to North Carolina the AC unit stopped working. I was struggling to do anything and making a rattling noise. This occurred from 7am-3pm. We had shut the vehicle off many times to see if that would allow the AC to begin working normally again and it did nothing until 3pm.

Incident date: Jun 19, 2023

Full Self Driving suddenly speeds up while waiting at red lights

Crash

Incident date: Jun 19, 2023

Full Self Driving suddenly speeds up while waiting at red lights

Crash

Incident date: Sep 1, 2022

Engine suddenly lost most of power, causing risks of losing control. Diagnosis suggests a bug in Digital Motor Electronics (DME) unit. Per TSB SI B12 08 18, the correction is to update software. This should be a recall to make sure drivers don't experience sudden engine malfunction during driving.

Incident date: Jul 1, 2021

Passenger Restraint System Malfunction. This is what randomly and constantly pops up. The fasten seat alert goes off the whole time I’m riding, although no one is in the passenger seat. I took it to the BMW service center twice and each time they keep my vehicles for hours, just to say they cou... Read more

Incident date: Jul 1, 2021

Incident date: Apr 21, 2021

Passenger restrain system malfunction where airbags will not deploy if car is in accident. this seems as an issue with BMWs and they had recall before on certain models and years, dealers do not want to process claims under manufacturing warranty to fix an issue even the car is still under manufac... Read more

Incident date: Apr 21, 2021

Incident date: Aug 11, 2020

MY CAR HAD UNDER 17,000 MILES AND HAD BEEN SERVICED ON SCHEDULE BY AN AUTHORIZED DEALER. I HAD BMW ANCHORED DRIVER'S FLOOR MAT IN PLACE. MY MOTHER-IN-LAW AND I WERE WEARING OUR SAFETY BELTS. WE WERE APPROACHING A FOUR-WAY INTERSECTION WITH A TRAFFIC LIGHT. THE SPEED LIMIT ON THE ROAD IS 35 MILE... Read more

Crash 2 injured

Incident date: Nov 29, 2018

WHILE DRIVING ON A CITY STREET, DASH WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED, ADVISING TO DRIVE IMMEDIATELY TO THE NEAREST BMW SERVICE CENTER. AT THE SAME TIME THE VEHICLE BECAME HARD TO STEER. WHILE TRYING TO PULL OFF THE ROADWAY THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKED UP, NEARLY CAUSING AN ACCIDENT. OBVIOUSLY A SERIOUS SAFE... Read more

Incident date: Sep 27, 2018

WHILE DRIVING MESSAGE WILL POP UP REGARDING PASSANGER'S SEAT BELT AND EVEN DRIVER WAS FASTEN THE SEAT BELT MESSAGE WILL POP UP IN THE SCREEN TO FASTEN THE SEAT BELT. IT WILL START AFTER 20 MINUTES OF DRIVING.

Incident date: Sep 27, 2018

Incident date: May 5, 2018

I WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY TO WORK AT 9AM, IT WAS A BEAUTIFUL MORNING TRAFFIC WAS MOVING VERY SMOOTH I WAS GOING 50MPH APPROXIMATELY WHEN ALL OF A SUDDEN MY CAR JERKS FORWARD AND BACKWARD THEN A BEEPING SOUND AND STOP SUDDENLY ON THE VAN WYCK EXPRESSWAY I SAW MY LIFE FLASH IN FRONT OF MY EYES. LUC... Read more

Incident date: Mar 12, 2018

CAR ISSUED A SAFETY WARNING CONCERNING, "PASSENGER RESTRAINT SYSTEM MALFUNCTION" STATING THE PASSENGER RESTRAINT SYSTEM IS LIMITED. WARNING SHOWS UP WHEN PASSENGER SEAT EMPTY AND WHEN CAR IS STATIONARY OR MOVING. DEALERSHIP SERVICE CENTER VERIFIED VEHICLE HAD ERROR CODE BUT STATED THEY "BELIEVE" I... Read more

Incident date: Mar 12, 2018

Incident date: Feb 3, 2018

WHILE DRIVING AT 40MPH ON A NORMAL PAVED CITY STREET STRAIGHTLY, DRIVER SIDE DOOR SUDDENLY EJECTED AND OPENED TO THE "HALF-LOCK HALF-OPEN" STATE (DOOR WAS FULLY LOCKED WHEN BEGINNING TO DRIVE, AND NO WARMING WAS DISPLAYED). AT THE INCIDENT, DOOR DID NOT "FLY OPEN" BUT THE LOCK WAS SUDDENLY DISABLED,... Read more

EPA Fuel Economy, 2018 BMW 530I

Trim / Engine	City MPG	Highway MPG	Combined MPG	Fuel Type	Annual Fuel Cost
2.0L 4-cyl, Automatic (S8) (Rear-Wheel Drive)	24.0	34.0	27.0	Premium	$2,850

CO2 Emissions: 324.0 g/mile (Midsize Cars)

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Actual fuel economy may vary based on driving conditions.

Technical Service Bulletins, 2018 BMW 530I

585 manufacturer communications from 258 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

Component	Bulletins
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM	116
350000 EQUIPMENT	81
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING	40
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE	34
060000 ENGINE (PWS)	31
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY	25
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL	23
010000 STEERING	19

120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING

One or more of the LED daytime running lights are dim or discolored.

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Check Control message (CCM) indicates: (ID 213): Stop, exercising due care. Voltage supply The Service Engine Soon light is on with the following DME Fault Code: 21B209 - Starter alternator / belt for 48V system (OSA_RIEMEN_RISS): Belt b

133000 VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS

The basic conditions for initializing the power windows are not met.

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

The basic conditions for initializing the power windows are not met.

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

The electrical system of BMW vehicles has been subject to an ongoing development process over the last few years. This has led to increased demands being placed on the battery. This document covers important information for the dealer on ho

010000 STEERING

At low outside temperatures (below 40 degrees F) and slow driving speeds (i.e. when parking, maneuvering)with a large steering angle, the front end can be slightly axially misaligned. This can be felt (jerking)/ heard via an acoustic ackno

353600 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT

The Central Information Display goes black intermittently due to resets of the Head Unit (HU-H3). FaultB7F8F9 ??A???A???A???A???A???A? ??A???A???A???A???A???A?HU-H: Reset??A???A???A???A???A???A? will be stored in the HU-H3.

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

010000 STEERING

SITUATION Unusual noises occur only when operating the steering column in the axial direction. 1. A one-time thump sound at the start of movement Shortly after the steering column starts moving, retracting, or extending, a one-time thump

070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

Engine will crank but not start. There is no communication with the integrated fuel module (TFE) whendiagnosing with ISTA. The following two fault codes will be stored in the DME: 032B43 - Low fuel pressure system, electric fuel pump: pre

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

350000 EQUIPMENT

Customers may state that the alarm system (DWA) is not active after locking their unoccupied vehicle. Depending on the vehicle??A?A?s equipment and settings, no acoustic or optical confirmation (folding the mirrors/blinking confirmation) i

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

DIESEL FUEL INJECTORS: LTD WTY EXTENSION TO 10 YEARS/120,000 MILES

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

PRESSURE CONTROL VALVE (PCV) EXTENDED LTD WTY 15 YEARS/150,000 MILES

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

220000 SEATS

?The front seat will not calibrate/initialize, and the stored faults cannot be deleted.

010000 STEERING

?Unusual noises occur only when operating the steering column in the axial direction.

162900 STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS

?The sunroof will not operate in either direction.

134000 VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY

?The sunroof will not operate in either direction.

138000 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM

The air conditioning cycles from cold to warm air while driving or while at a stand still. The vent outlet temperatures vary by 25 degrees Fahrenheit or more (38 F to 60 F +) without changing any climate control settings.

118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

With the introduction of the BMW Remote Software Upgrade, all Service Pack 18 vehicles and partial Service Pack 15 vehicles may receive new functionality or modifications in their features.

062100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY

Radiator Grille Upper and Lower Active Air Flaps limited warranty for defects in materials or workmanship has been extended to 15 years/150,000 miles as determined from the original in-service date.

010000 STEERING

A groaning type noise is heard during the height adjustment.

120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING

Headlight check control (CC) message 128 "High beam headlight failure" is displayed. The following fault codes are stored during a vehicle test: 80419A - Left high-beam headlight: Short circuit and/or 8041A5 - light outputs: Number of permi

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

A vehicle arrives at your center to be diagnosed for a micro-leak in the fuel evaporative (EVAP) system (NVLD natural vacuum leak detection). For this condition, the following fault is stored in the DME: 190302 - fuel tank ventilation and s

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

BMW AG has issued a Delivery Stop effective June 6, 2023 on certain Model Year 2023 - 2024 BMW vehicles that were produced between October 26, 2022 and May 8, 2023.

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

After programming the head unit (HU-H2), activating the FSC (German word Freischaltcode) Enabling Codes repeatedly fails.

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Due to a software error, the vehicle sporadically does not achieve sleep mode. As a result, the 12-volt battery becomes discharged and may cause a no-start condition.

162500 STRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE

Upon opening and closing the tailgate, a creaking/groaning sound can be heard from tailgate actuator.

118620 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS:HUD:CAMERA/SENSOR

Issues with the various functions of the camera-based driver assistance systems (KAFAS system) can possibly lead to following customer complaints: KAFAS camera system deactivates itself, due to system restrictions that are not clear to the

118320 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS:DRIVER MONITORING:CAMERA/SENSOR

350000 EQUIPMENT

The 3G network in the US has been shut down. This means that only the 4G network will be available. In the 4G network, voice calls will be transferred via the Voice over LTE (VoLTE) function. For this purpose, the SIM card must perform an I

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING

One or more of the LED daytime running lights are dim or discolored.

353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.

Customer states there is no audio playback (telephony, navigation, radio) and system sounds (PDC, turn indicators, acoustic signals) may also have failed.

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Due to a software error, the vehicle sporadically does not achieve sleep mode. As a result, the 12-volt battery becomes discharged and may cause a no-start condition.

010000 STEERING

A groaning type noise is heard during the height adjustment.

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

There is a howling or whistling noise from under the vehicle at 30 -37 mph (50 -60 km/h) when driving after a cold start, when the outside temperature is 32 F (0 C) or lower.

274300 LANE DEPARTURE:LANE KEEP:NAVIGATION SYSTEM/SOFTWARE

Customer is shown an incorrect GPS location in the vehicle (i.e., Nav Map, coordinates).

353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)

Customer is shown an incorrect GPS location in the vehicle (i.e., Nav Map, coordinates).

100000 POWER TRAIN

BMW AG has issued a Delivery Stop: Due to a software failure, there is the possibility that the transmission does not go into "sleep mode" if the car is turned off.

100000 POWER TRAIN

There is a howling or whistling noise from under the vehicle at 30 -37 mph (50 -60 km/h) when driving after a cold start, when the outside temperature is 32 F (0 C) or lower. The noise goes away as the vehicle/driveline reaches operating te

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)

Customer is shown an incorrect GPS location in the vehicle (i.e., Nav Map, coordinates).

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

Due to a software error, Remote Software Upgrade (RSU) and Remote Support are currently not possible. Additionally, the Integrated Owner's Handbook cannot be displayed.

010000 STEERING

The saved steering column positions, vertical and horizontal, are not stored long term.

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

There is a howling or whistling noise from under the vehicle at 30 -37 mph (50 -60 km/h) when driving after a cold start, when the outside temperature is 32F (0C) or lower.

160000 STRUCTURE

A cracking, metallic noise from under the center of the vehicle.

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Coolant leaking from the engine compartment. Traces of coolant leaking from the expansion tank of the low temperature cooling system.

134000 VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY

The sunroof will not operate in either direction. There are NO faults stored related to the sunroof. If the vehicle has any faults stored related to the sunroof, this bulletin does not apply.

353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.

The customer complains that the radio stations change by themselves.

118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

After programming, the customer may complain that the Sport Mode display is not fully displayed in the instrument cluster. Instead of a red background in sport mode, the background is displayed in blue (like ECO PRO mode).

117000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

130000 VISIBILITY

After opening the vehicle with the radio remote control and changing the profile, the exterior mirror settings are lost.

280000 BACK OVER PREVENTION

According to the customer, the airbag warning light was on, but it may not be illuminated when the vehicle arrives in the workshop. 1. ACSM fault code "930A60 - Seat occupancy detection, front passenger; malfunction" is stored. The fault ma

270000 LANE DEPARTURE

220100 SEATS:BARRIERS

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

140000 AIR BAGS

350000 EQUIPMENT

For the eligible vehicles, BMW of North America, LLC (BMW NA) is extending the limited warranty for the vehicle's Radiator Grille Upper and Lower Active Air Flaps to: 15 years/150,000 miles as determined by the vehicle's original in-service

160000 STRUCTURE

353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL

The sound output intermittently drops out entirely. This can be reproduced with all audio sources as well as telephone and voice output.

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

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

061610 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM):SOFTWARE

BMW offers a new special ISTA Installation made available for Roadside Assistance / Mobile Service technicians. The new ISTA Version is also able to be used in case of a Remote Software Upgrade (RSU) programming failure to get the customer

118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

Note: Before performing a repair and submitting a claim, first confirm that the vehicle has the above Notice of Limited Warranty Extension in the DCSnet Warranty Inquiry Vehicle Comments section. If you have Extended Limited Warranty (ELW)

118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS

The functionality of the right rear SRR sensor could be reduced which would display the "Driving Assistance" Check Control Message.

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

The Headunit High (HU-H), also called NBT, began replacing the Car Information Computer (CIC) on certain MY2013 vehicles with option 609 (as of 7/2012 production). This uses map North America NEXT. The Headunit High 2 (HU-H2), also called N

353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL

When using the Key Reader to retrieve information from the customer's key, no current vehicle data is available.

353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL

Check Control Message (CCM) displays "Vehicle key missing" after engine start.

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

BMW AG is conducting a Voluntary Service Action on certain Model Year 2019-2020 BMW Plug-In HybridElectric (PHEV) vehicles that were produced between March 25, 2019, and October 17, 2020. Analyses of transmitted teleservice data indicate

118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

Sport mode is not displayed correctly in the instrument cluster. Instead of a red background in sport mode, the background is displayed in blue (like in Eco Pro mode). Software in the instrument cluster (Kombi).

116340 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:IMMOBILIZER/PROXIMITY:KEY/SENDER

Check Control message (CCM) displays "Vehicle key missing" after engine start.

353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL

48 V battery may become totally discharged, and possible replacement needed.

120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING

The customer complains that under moderate throttle application or on deceleration after throttle application, a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) is displayed in the instrument cluster.

350000 EQUIPMENT

Information updated about engine oil filter cap drain plug. When performing an engine oil service on vehicles equipped with a N63M, N63B or S63M engines; the ETK states to use "Set oil filter element" P/N 11 42 5 A33 C42 or P/N 11 42 5 A33

070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

The belt pulley on the mechanical coolant pump may fracture allowing the engine drive belt to come off the coolant pump and alternator.

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

The belt pulley on the mechanical coolant pump may fracture allowing the engine drive belt to come off the coolant pump and alternator.

350000 EQUIPMENT

No heater output in passenger area.

353800 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ENGINE BLOCK HEATER

No heater output in passenger area.

010000 STEERING

The steering intervention for Lane Departure Warning (LDW) is too strong (severe), which can create an uncomfortable feeling for the driver. Background: Steering intervention helps keep the vehicle in the lane if the system detects that a

350000 EQUIPMENT

270000 LANE DEPARTURE

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

The quick disconnect coupling on the cylinder head coolant vent line could break at the cylinder head. This would lead to loss of coolant from the engine.

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

BMW AG has issued a Delivery Stop (effective June 9, 2021) on certain Model Year 2021 BMW vehicles that were produced between May 7, 2021 and May 21, 2021. The Receiver Audio Module (RAM) will need to be added to the affected vehicles.

280100 BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE

In some rare cases a customer vehicle might be excluded from one or more Remote Software Upgrade(RSU) campaigns. This SIB gives an overview how to identify these vehicles and how to proceed in case of a customer complaint.

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

BMW AG is conducting a Voluntary Service Action on certain Model Year 2019-2020 BMW Plug-In Hybrid-Electric (PHEV) vehicles that were produced between March 25, 2019, and October 17, 2020.

070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

The quick disconnect coupling on the cylinder head coolant vent line could break at the cylinder head. This would lead to loss of coolant from the engine.

353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL

Temporary black screen in the instrument cluster.

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

The belt pulley on the mechanical coolant pump may fracture allowing the engine drive belt to come off the coolant pump and alternator.

070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

The belt pulley on the mechanical coolant pump may fracture allowing the engine drive belt to come off the coolant pump and alternator.

117000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL

Temporary black screen in the instrument cluster.

060000 ENGINE (PWS)

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.

350000 EQUIPMENT

SiriusXM satellite radio is not working and does not display a channel list.

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.

010000 STEERING

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.

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BMW 530I - All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the BMW 530I across all model years (1978, 2025).

59 Total Recalls

807 Total Complaints

0 Investigations

45 Reported Crashes

57 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	3	3	View
2024	5	27	View
2023	1	3	View
2022	3	10	View
2021	7	20	View
2020	5	15	View
2019	1	28	View
2018 (current)	2	38
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	1	0	View

Other BMW Models

Model	Recalls	Complaints
X5	223	4,349	View
X3	155	2,661	View
330I	122	1,050	View
X6	110	293	View
328I	108	3,743	View
M3	95	550	View
Z4	83	1,439	View
325I	83	1,809	View

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Complaint Statistics

Top Reported Components

EPA Fuel Economy, 2018 BMW 530I

Technical Service Bulletins, 2018 BMW 530I

Most Affected Components

BMW 530I - All Years Overview

BMW 530I - Year by Year

Other BMW Models