2007 BMW 530XI Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other 530XI years
- Not enough data 2nd of 2 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 67 complaints with NHTSA about the 2007 BMW 530XI. That ranks 2nd out of 2 530XI model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (17 complaints, 25%), typically at around 83,000 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash, 8 fires, 1 injury. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 67owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2007 BMW 530XI 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 17 | 25% | 83,000 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 13 | 19% | 83,500 | — | — |
| Engine | 12 | 18% | 88,000 | — | — |
| Steering | 9 | 13% | 70,220 | — | — |
| Structure | 9 | 13% | 62,772 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 7 | 10% | 130,260 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 7 | 10% | 75,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 5 | 7% | 103,500 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 4 | 6% | 50,217 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 4 | 6% | 35,955 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 4 | 6% | 69,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 3 | 4% | 121,000 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 2 | 3% | 124,000 | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 2 | 3% | 75,000 | — | — |
| Equipment Adaptive/mobility | 1 | 1% | 88,000 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 1% | 50,544 | — | — |
| Seats | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 1% | 130,000 | — | — |
| Visibility | 1 | 1% | 76,850 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2007 BMW 530XI recalls (1)
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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.
The contact owns a 2007 BMW 530XI. The contact stated that while driving at 35 MPH, the front driverâs side air bag deployed without an impact. The contact had not sustained any injuries during the failure. Despite the failure, the contact was able to drive the vehicle back to the residence. The…
Coolant hose has broken 4 times in the last 3 years it breaks at the attachment causing all my coolant to leak the area and part is plastic causing it to melt during summer months each summer I have owned it
in the trunk in the spare tire well. Water could be there, flooding some electronics. The wiring got wet causing my car to just turn off in the expressway due to the comments getting wet that are harnessed in this area. I tried to get it repaired when the class action lawsuit took place but the…
The front Xenon Headlight Wiring protective plastic coating has degraded and prematurely failed on both headlight assemblies. This caused headlight bulb shorting and poses a potential fire hazard in the front engine compartment of the vehicle. The wiring used in the headlight assemblies was not up…
BMW Headlight wiring on the 530 series is defective. Wire Insulation throughout the headlight assembly crumbles. The design and wire specification were not fit for use. Heat may be an issue but has nothing to do with climate. The vehicle has spent most of its life in Michigan where the problem was…
Other BMW 530XI years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 67 | 1 |
| 2006 530XI | 91 | 3 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2007 BMW 530XI?
Owners most often report electrical system, air bags, engine problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 17 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2007 BMW 530XI?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2007 BMW 530XI a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other 530XI model years, the 2007 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.