repaired · 2021 Q1
Sensing system: camera
Risk. The lack of an image in the back-up camera display increases the risk of a crash.
2019 BMW 530eProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 13 owner complaints about the 2019 BMW 530e, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 2 safety recalls, and for recall 19V-684 the manufacturer reports only 96% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through September 29, 2026. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2019 BMW 530e has problems
13 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
5Electrical system2 crash/fire/injury
3Power train
2Air bags1 crash/fire/injury
2Service brakes1 crash/fire/injury
2Vehicle speed control2 crash/fire/injury
1Engine
1Seat belts
1Visibility/wiper
1Equipment
11 other systems
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 5 | 2 |
| Power train | 3 | 0 |
| Air bags | 2 | 1 |
| Service brakes | 2 | 1 |
| Vehicle speed control | 2 | 2 |
| Engine | 1 | 0 |
| Seat belts | 1 | 0 |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 0 |
| Equipment | 1 | 1 |
| 1 other systems | 1 | 1 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2 recalls
2019 BMW 530e recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2020 Q2
Equipment: electrical
Risk. An electrical shock or a fire can increase the risk of injury or death.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with BMW.
Best & worst years
2019 vs. every other 530e 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 530e median. How we score
'17'18'19'20'21'22'23
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2019 BMW 530e safety ratings
2019 BMW 530e 4 DR AWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: Standard
- Lane departure warning: Standard
1 investigation
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2019 BMW 530e, and the recalls they led to.
- Pedestrian alert soundsLed to recall 22V-063
In owners' words
What 530e owners report
Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
The contact owns a 2019 BMW 530E. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 26V441000 (Electrical System); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of…
Dear NTSB Team, I am writing to formally report a serious safety incident involving my 2019 BMW 530E, which occurred last night on [XXX] in Danville, CA. My vehicle was parked in my friend’s private driveway, with the parking brake engaged and the gear selector set to Park. I was chatting with my…
The contact owns a 2019 BMW 530E. The contact stated that while her uncle was driving approximately 65 MPH, the instrument panel display became inoperable. During the failure, the speedometer was inoperable. The contact stated that the failure occurred on several occasions. The vehicle was taken to…
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