1995 BMW 530 Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Apr 3, 1999 · 3 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other 530 years
Not enough data 3rd of 5 for complaints
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 1995 BMW 530. That ranks 3rd out of 5 530 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is seats (2 complaints, 67%). There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 1995 BMW 530 problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Seats2
Power Train1
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Seats267%———
Power Train133%———

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

Complaints by year received

Peak: 1995, with 1 complaints
1995: 1199511998: 1199811999: 119991

n = 3 complaints · Source: NHTSA

1995 BMW 530 recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 1995 BMW 530.

To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.

Recent owner reports

Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.

Front seats are loose, will rock slightly while driving. *ak

Seats · received Apr 3, 1999 · NHTSA complaint 705241

Driver's seat is loose, it will rock back and forth while driving. *ak

Seats · received Mar 25, 1998 · NHTSA complaint 533333

Once car is driven computer display shows see dealer problem transmission stuck in fourth gear. Could cause driver to be broadsided. Tt

Power Train · received Mar 6, 1995 · NHTSA complaint 961240

Other BMW 530 years

1997 530 →

YearComplaintsRecalls
2002 53041
2001 53071
1999 53010
1997 53010
199530

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 1995 BMW 530?

Owners most often report seats, power train problems. The top one, seats, accounts for 2 complaints.

Was there a recall on the 1995 BMW 530?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 1995 BMW 530 a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other 530 model years, the 1995 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.