1997 BMW 530Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 1997 BMW 530, most often about the exterior lighting. It has no vehicle safety recalls on record.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through June 28, 1999. Updated daily.
Where the 1997 BMW 530 has problems
1 complaint grouped by the system owners reported.
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Exterior lighting | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1997 BMW 530 recalls and how many were fixed
No vehicle safety recalls are on record for this model year.
1997 vs. every other 530 year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the 530 median. How we score
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What 530 owners report
Recent exterior lighting complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
INTERIOR MULTIFUNCTION DISPLAY NOT FUNCTIONING CORRECTLY. CAR 2.5 YRS OLD. DEALER DIAGNOSES, MOISTURE GETTING INTO UNIT, REPLACEMENT COST $650. ENVIRONMENT SEALS FAILING. SHOULD THIS BE A MANUFACTURING DEFECT?
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