repaired · 2015 Q3
Sensor: 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.
2007 BMW 530xiProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 67 owner complaints about the 2007 BMW 530xi, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 1 safety recall, and for recall 13V-564 the manufacturer reports only 45% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through March 11, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Bull-Doser, Public domain.
Complaints by system
Where the 2007 BMW 530xi has problems
67 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
17Electrical system4 crash/fire/injury
13Air bags1 crash/fire/injury
12Engine3 crash/fire/injury
9Structure3 crash/fire/injury
9Steering
7Engine and engine cooling
7Exterior lighting2 crash/fire/injury
5Power train
4Fuel system, gasoline
189 other systems2 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 17 | 4 |
| Air bags | 13 | 1 |
| Engine | 12 | 3 |
| Structure | 9 | 3 |
| Steering | 9 | 0 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 7 | 0 |
| Exterior lighting | 7 | 2 |
| Power train | 5 | 1 |
| Fuel system, gasoline | 4 | 0 |
| 9 other systems | 18 | 2 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1 recall
2007 BMW 530xi 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.
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
2007 vs. every other 530xi 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 530xi median. How we score
'06'07
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
In owners' words
What 530xi owners report
Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
in the trunk in the spare tire well. Water could be there, flooding some electronics. The wiring got wet causing my car to just turn off in the expressway due to the comments getting wet that are harnessed in this area. I tried to get it repaired when the class action lawsuit took place but the…
The front Xenon Headlight Wiring protective plastic coating has degraded and prematurely failed on both headlight assemblies. This caused headlight bulb shorting and poses a potential fire hazard in the front engine compartment of the vehicle. The wiring used in the headlight assemblies was not up…
BMW Headlight wiring on the 530 series is defective. Wire Insulation throughout the headlight assembly crumbles. The design and wire specification were not fit for use. Heat may be an issue but has nothing to do with climate. The vehicle has spent most of its life in Michigan where the problem was…
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Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.