KnownCarProblems2007 BMW 530xi Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 67 complaints with NHTSA about the 2007 BMW 530xi, most often about the engine (27% of complaints, typically around 95,000 miles). It is the 2nd most complained-about 530xi model year since 2000 and has 1 recall.
Most common 2007 BMW 530xi problems
Engine
18 complaints · 27%Half of these problems showed up before 95,000 miles. Parts named most often: cooling system.
After driving about 5 minutes from home, I parked the car in the parking lot in front of my office. About 5 minutes later, bystanders noticed a fire in engine compartment of the car and called 911. The car was in flames in a short time. The fire department arrived, put out the fire.
The contact owns a 2007 BMW 530xi. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 22v119000 (engine and engine cooling) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the vehicle was overheating while driving. The contact stated that the frame of the vehicle felt…
Electrical
17 complaints · 25%Half of these problems showed up before 83,000 miles.
Water collects in spare tire well, battery well, and passenger front headlight, causing massive electrical failure. First occurrence was 2009 after ownership of this used BMW 2006 530xi wagon from the BMW dealership. The second occurrence was 23 may 2011.
The contact owns a 2007 BMW 530xi sports wagon. The contact stated that a message indicating that the passenger side airbags would not deploy was illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer, where the diagnostic test indicated that the mat sensor needed to be replaced. The…
Air bags
13 complaints · 19%Half of these problems showed up before 83,500 miles. Parts named most often: frontal.
The contact owns a 2007 BMW 530xi. The contact stated that the air bag light was illuminated upon starting the vehicle. The failure recurred on an intermittent basis. The vehicle was not taken to have the failure diagnosed or repaired. An authorized dealer was notified and the contact was informed that a seat pad…
Have researched numerous forums regarding car issues. "passenger restraint malfunction" alarm appears on idrive with airbag light illuminated and seat belt light illuminated on dash board. Reads that parts of the passenger restraint system have failed or are faulty. Front passenger air bag may or may not deploy, along…
Body and structure
9 complaints · 13%Half of these problems showed up before 63,000 miles. Parts named most often: body.
I discovered failures of multiple wires in the tailgate/rear window wiring harnesses. Through research online I have found this is a common problem with this vehicle over several model years - search for BMW e61 tailgate wiring problems. The failures are caused by a poor design where the wires entering the hinge…
While driving at highway speeds, dashboard lit up and warned that complete electrical failure was imminent. Then vehicle lost all power. Had to attempt emergency exit of the highway without any power assist of brakes or steering. The diagnosis was that rainwater failed to drain thru the sunroof drain and was routed…
Steering
9 complaints · 13%Half of these problems showed up before 70,000 miles.
Steering wheel lock warning appears necessitating expensive repair. This flaw appears since 2006 and across models: the 1 series 3 series and 5 series. The condition isn't brought on by any incidents.
We were up in the mountains in an isolated area when I tried to start the car. At first the car wouldn't start. Finally it started and the whole display lite up. The steering wheel would not go to the driving position, plus several malfunction lights started flashing. I put the car in gear and started to drive, the…
Lights
7 complaints · 10%I discovered failures of multiple wires in the tailgate/rear window wiring harnesses. Through research online I have found this is a common problem with this vehicle over several model years - search for BMW e61 tailgate wiring problems. The failures are caused by a poor design where the wires entering the hinge…
I am contacting you in an attempt to obtain assistance / remedy in the repair of a burned outer tail lamp socket in my 2007 530xit. I am the original owner of this vehicle. On 12/31/2014 I received a right tail lamp malfunction warning via I-drive and when I arrived home I inspected the right tail lamp assy and found…
Fuel system
5 complaints · 8%Half of these problems showed up before 37,500 miles. Parts named most often: delivery.
When refeuling on low fuel in temperatures below 15 deg f the tank seals fail and leak or emit fuel vapors after filling tank between half way and full. This has occurred and been in for service 5 times on the same mode of failure although 1 was in warmer temperatures. The entire tank was replaced the first time, 2nd…
While driving at highway speeds, dashboard lit up and warned that complete electrical failure was imminent. Then vehicle lost all power. Had to attempt emergency exit of the highway without any power assist of brakes or steering. The diagnosis was that rainwater failed to drain thru the sunroof drain and was routed…
Transmission
5 complaints · 8%Parts named most often: automatic transmission.
My 2007 BMW 530xi's automatic transmission slams as down shift from 2nd to 1st gear. This happens during stop and go traffic and when the transmission gets hot. It felt like I got rear ended every time. The car jerks so hard, it feels like I got whiplash. My wife refuse to drive the car and think the car has brake…
The problem that I am having started on june 18, 2012, when I heard a clicking sound coming from the drivers? Side every time I turned off the ignition. The clicking sound only occurred when I turned off the ignition, and was only heard from the front of the car. On june 19, 2012, I decided to visit the BMW service…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2007 BMW 530xi recalls
Air bags: occupant classification
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 customerrelations@bmwusa.
Full defect summary
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.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
Questions about the 2007 BMW 530xi
- What are the most common problems with the 2007 BMW 530xi?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: engine (18 complaints, typically around 95,000 miles); electrical (17 complaints, typically around 83,000 miles); air bags (13 complaints, typically around 83,500 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2007 BMW 530xi have?
- 1 recall listed by NHTSA, the latest from November 12, 2013 (air bags). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2007 a bad year for the BMW 530xi?
- It is the 2nd most complained-about 530xi model year since 2000, with 67 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.
Other BMW 530xi years
- 2006
- 2007