2019 BMW 530I Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other 530I years
- Fewer complaints than other years 11th of 25 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 15 complaints with NHTSA about the 2019 BMW 530I. That ranks 11th out of 25 530I model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine (7 complaints, 47%). Complaints mention 2 crashes, 3 injuries. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 15owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 2complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2019 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 7 | 47% | — | — | — |
| Electrical System | 6 | 40% | — | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 3 | 20% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 3 | 20% | 11,815 | — | — |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 2 | 13% | — | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 7% | — | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 7% | — | — | — |
| Seats | 1 | 7% | — | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 7% | — | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 7% | — | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 7% | — | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 7% | 15,630 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2019 BMW 530I recalls (1)
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Back over prevention: sensing system: camera
Problem: 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 Convertible and Coupe 840i, 840i xDrive, M850i xDrive, X5 sDrive, X5 xDrive, X5 M50i, X6 xDrive, X6 M50i, 330i, 330i xDrive, M340i, M340i xDrive, Z4 sDrive, Z4 M40i, 740Le xDrive and 745Le xDrive, 2018-2019 640i xDrive Gran Turismo and Rolls-Royce Phantom, 2019 M850i xDrive Gran Coupe and Rolls-Royce Cullinan and 2020 Toyota Supra vehicles. The back-up camera and display settings can be adjusted such that the rear view image is no longer visible and the system will retain that setting the next time the vehicle is placed in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rearview Mirrors."
Risk: The lack of an image in the back-up camera display increases the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
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.
oil filter housing is plastic and is bound to give I hadnât reach 150k miles its an expensive job not normal maintenance problem bmw is expensive but recall this part to protect consumers
Start blowing black smoke-while idling, over heated, stalled.
I was driving my car for about 7 min (in 0 degree weather) and it overheated and just shut off on the road. I noticed it was over heating and headed to the repair shop. It stalled again. Even after apparently it was fixed the engine continues to act like it wants to stall. Itâs says malfunction…
daytime running light module fails from improper cooling and melts the light tube (light tube is not sold as replaceable item) and is only sold as an assembly which is roughly $4000-6000 to replace per side and is a failure of the north carolina state inspection
On the night of 9/4/25, I parked my 2019 BMW 530i in my closed garage and believed I had turned off the vehicle. I removed the key fob. Hours later, our household carbon monoxide detector activated. The fire department responded and measured 480 ppm CO throughout the house and 1,500 ppm inside the…
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 | 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 530I | 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 2019 BMW 530I?
Owners most often report engine, electrical system, fuel/propulsion system problems. The top one, engine, accounts for 7 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2019 BMW 530I?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2019 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 2019 has fewer complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.