repaired · 2023 Q1
Sensing system: camera
Risk. If the driver relies on only the rearview camera image, the missing or reduced rearview image view can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
2021 BMW 530eProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 2021 BMW 530e, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 2 safety recalls, and for recall 21V-096 the manufacturer reports only 96% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through July 9, 2024. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2021 BMW 530e has problems
1 complaint grouped by the system owners reported.
1Electrical system1 crash/fire/injury
1Fuel/propulsion system1 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 1 | 1 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 1 | 1 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2 recalls
2021 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 · 2022 Q3
Propulsion system: traction battery
Risk. The debris could result in a short-circuit, increasing the risk of fire or injury.
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
2021 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
2021 BMW 530e safety ratings
2021 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 2021 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.
My family was driving home on California [XXX] approaching [XXX]. Suddenly we saw heavy white smoke coming from our vehicle. Vehicles behind us had to almost stop as the smoke was very thick and covered all lanes. We pulled over and turned off the car. I started checking the control panel for any…
Own a 2021 530e?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.