2007 BMW 530I Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other 530I years
- Far more complaints than other years 3rd of 25 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 73 complaints with NHTSA about the 2007 BMW 530I. That ranks 3rd out of 25 530I model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is air bags (20 complaints, 27%), typically at around 60,000 miles. Complaints mention 5 crashes, 3 fires, 2 injuries. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 73owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 5complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2007 BMW 530I problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 20 | 27% | 60,000 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 16 | 22% | 110,000 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 14 | 19% | 107,500 | — | — |
| Engine | 7 | 10% | 122,977 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 6 | 8% | 98,407 | — | — |
| Steering | 6 | 8% | 81,996 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 5 | 7% | 100,500 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 5 | 7% | 125,460 | — | — |
| Power Train | 4 | 5% | 140,650 | — | — |
| Seats | 3 | 4% | 120,000 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 3 | 4% | 105,000 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 3 | 4% | 95,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 2 | 3% | 102,873 | — | — |
| Wheels | 2 | 3% | 65,418 | — | — |
| Equipment | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 1% | 175,000 | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 1% | 54,500 | — | — |
| Visibility | 1 | 1% | 62,175 | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 1% | 105,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2007 BMW 530I recalls (2)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Engine and engine cooling:exhaust system:emission control:crankcase (pcv)
Problem: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2008-2011 128i and 2007-2011 328i, 328xi, 328i xDrive, 525i, 525xi, 528i, 528xi, 530i, 530xi, X3 3.0si, X3 xDrive30i, X5 xDrive30i, Z4 3.0i, Z4 3.0si and Z4 sDrive30i vehicles. The heater for the positive crankcase ventilation (PCV) valve may short circuit.
Risk: An electrical short can cause the parts within the PCV valve to melt, increasing the risk of a fire, even when the vehicle is not in use.
Fix: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the PCV valve heater, free of charge. Interim letters were mailed on November 27, 2017. Owners will receive a second notification by the end of October 2018. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Air bags:sensor:occupant classification
Problem: BMW of North America LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2006 325i, 325xi, 330i, 330xi sedans and 325xi sports wagons, model year 2007 328i, 328xi, 335i, 335xi sedans and 328i and 328xi sports wagons, model year 2006-2007 525i, 525xi, 530i, 530xi, 550i sedans and 530xi sports wagons, model year 2006 760i sedans, model year 2006-2007 750i, 750Li, and 760Li sedans, and model year 2006 X5 sports activity vehicles, equipped with certain seat types. The front passenger seat occupant detection mat that determines if and how the passenger frontal air bag should deploy in a crash may fatigue and develop cracks which could lead to a system failure.
Risk: Should the system fail, in the event of a crash, the front passenger air bag would be deactivated, increasing the risk of personal injury.
Fix: BMW will notify owners with an interim notification letter in January 2014 since parts are not currently available. When parts are available, BMW sent a second letter in August and dealers will repair the occupant detection mat to eliminate the possibility that it may crack, free of charge. Additionally, owners of model year 2006-2007 3 Series with standard seats, 5 Series with comfort seats, and Z4 models, will receive an extended warranty on their front passenger seat occupant detection mat. Owners may contact BMW customer relations at 1-800-525-7417 or email BMW at [email protected].
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.
BMW 530I headlights have faulty wiring. Insulation is crumbling an severly degraded leaving bare wires exposed to short circuits. Discovered the faulty wire when I went to replace the parking / angel eye lights. I have attempted to solve the problem short term with electrical tape. As soon as you…
I purchased my BMW & got inside to drive off jumping on 275 freeway & the whole car just started smoking out nowhere the whole car was scorching hot & smoking other cars had to literally pull over because of so much white smoke I took it to several certified car doctors & they all refused to touch…
Well was driving fine one day then the next it didn't do nothing an still hasn't done or moved since found that the module in the truck were the spare was got wet an melted then I got another put it in an still nothing changed starter still nothing an found out a recall was found called bmw but…
The contact owns a 2007 BMW 530I. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V119000 (Engine and Engine Cooling). The contact stated that while driving at approximately 65 MPH, there was smoke coming from the hood. The "transmission overheating" message was displayed. The vehicle…
The contact owns a 2007 BMW 530I. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, there was an abnormal burning odor coming from the A/C vents. The contact also noticed the burning odor whenever opening the hood. The message "Service Engine Soon" was displayed. The contact later received…
Other BMW 530I years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 530I | 1 | 4 |
| 2024 530I | 13 | 6 |
| 2023 530I | 2 | 1 |
| 2022 530I | 8 | 3 |
| 2021 530I | 17 | 7 |
| 2020 530I | 10 | 5 |
| 2019 530I | 15 | 1 |
| 2018 530I | 26 | 2 |
| 2017 530I | 18 | 1 |
| 2016 530I | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 530I | 0 | 0 |
| 2014 530I | 0 | 0 |
| 2011 530I | 0 | 1 |
| 2010 530I | 0 | 1 |
| 2009 530I | 0 | 1 |
| 2008 530I | 0 | 1 |
| 2007 | 73 | 2 |
| 2006 530I | 84 | 3 |
| 2005 530I | 58 | 0 |
| 2004 530I | 129 | 0 |
| 2003 530I | 46 | 2 |
| 2002 530I | 29 | 4 |
| 2001 530I | 25 | 4 |
| 2000 530I | 0 | 1 |
| 1995 530I | 5 | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2007 BMW 530I?
Owners most often report air bags, electrical system, exterior lighting problems. The top one, air bags, accounts for 20 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2007 BMW 530I?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2007 BMW 530I a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other 530I model years, the 2007 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.