BMW 530XI recalls and problems by year

NHTSA lists 3 recalls and 158 owner complaints for the BMW 530XI (model years 2006–2007). The most reported problem area is air bags (61 complaints), followed by electrical system (36 complaints). The 2006 model year has the most recalls (3).

Model yearRecallsComplaintsCrashesFires
2007167 18
2006391 26

By complaints filed, the peak model years are 2006 (91) and 2007 (67). Among model years at least two years old, the 2007 has the fewest complaints on file (67).

Most reported problem areas

What owners name in their complaints across all BMW 530XI model years. A complaint can name more than one area.

Problem areaComplaintsModel years
Air bags61 2 of 2
Electrical system36 2 of 2
Engine20 2 of 2
Structure16 2 of 2
Exterior lighting15 2 of 2

All 3 recalls

RecallDateProblem areaModel yearsVehicles
19V273000Apr 4, 2019 Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system, emission control, crankcase (pcv)2006184,505
17V428000Jul 6, 2017 Air bags: sensor, occupant classification20062,158
13V564000Nov 12, 2013 Air bags: sensor, occupant classification2006–200776,565

Vehicles: the manufacturer's estimate of all vehicles potentially affected by the recall, across every model it covers. Each model-year page lists what its recalls fix.

Owners reported a crash in 3 complaints and a fire in 14 complaints; 3 people injured and 0 deaths are recorded in these reports. These are the owners' accounts, not findings of cause.

Complaint counts grow with how many cars were sold and how long they have been on the road; compare years with that in mind. Complaints are unverified owner reports.