KnownCarProblemsBMW 530xi Problems by Year
Owners have filed 158 complaints with NHTSA about the BMW 530xi since the 2000 model year. The years with the most are 2006, 2007. The most common problem overall: air bags.
Counts are not adjusted for sales: popular years collect more complaints, and recent years have had less time to.
BMW 530xi problems by model year
| Year | Complaints | Top problem | Recalls | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 530xi | 67 | Engine | 1 | 1 |
| 2006 530xi | 91 | Air bags | 3 | 2 |
4 recalls in total across these years. Years with fewer than 25 complaints have no separate page.
Questions about the BMW 530xi
- What years of the BMW 530xi have the most problems?
- By owner complaints to NHTSA: 2006 (91), 2007 (67).
- What is the most common problem with the BMW 530xi?
- Across all model years, owners complain most about the air bags (61), electrical (36), engine (28).
- Which BMW 530xi years have the fewest complaints?
- Among model years at least four years old: 2007 (67), 2006 (91). Fewer complaints can also mean fewer cars sold, so compare with sales before you decide.