2019 BMW 530E
Only 13 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
Only 13 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 13
- Recalls
- 2
- Investigations
- 1
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
Campaigns on file for 2019
Opened by NHTSA
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2019: 13 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2017 | 0 |
| 2018 | 28 |
| 2019 | 13 |
| 2020 | 2 |
| 2021 | 1 |
| 2022 | 3 |
| 2023 | 1 |
Known problem areas
Only 13 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Electrical system
5 of 13 total reports mention: electrical system, most commonly citing speedometer/odometer.
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Serious crash from sudden unintended acceleration occurred yesterday where throttle seemed to be stuck in all gears and brakes didnât work
NHTSA ODI report, 2021-08-27
Also filed under Vehicle speed control and service brakes
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.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-09-29
Power train
3 of 13 total reports mention: power train.
Vehicle speed control
2 of 13 total reports mention: vehicle speed control.
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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.
NHTSA ODI report, 2025-02-15
Also filed under Forward collision avoidance
Service brakes
2 of 13 total reports mention: service brakes.
Air bags
2 of 13 total reports mention: air bags.
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The contact owned a 2019 BMW 530E. The contact stated that while stopped due to traffic, the vehicle was rear-ended causing the contact to crash into the vehicle in front. During the impacts, the contact hit his head, and was unconscious.
NHTSA ODI report, 2023-11-22
Safety timeline
2 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first
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2019-02-22Equipment18V652000 BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2018 BMW 330e iPerformance, i3 Rex, i3 Sport Rex, X5 xDrive40e, i3 BEV, i3 Sport BEV and 2019 i8 and i8 Roadster vehicles and 2018-2019 530e iPerformance, 530e xDrive iPerformance and 740Le xDrive...
Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the charging cable, and replace it if necessary, free of charge. The recall began February 22, 2019. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
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2019-11-08Back over prevention19V684000 BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2018 540d, 2018-2020 530i, 530i xDrive, 540i, 540i xDrive, M550i xDrive, M5, 530e, 530e xDrive, X3 sDrive, X3 xDrive, X3 M40i, X3 M, and 2019-2020 X4 xDrive, X4 M40i, X4 M, X7 xDrive, X7 M50i,...
Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will update the back-up camera software, free of charge. The recall began November 8, 2019. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 or Rolls-Royce at 1-877-877-3735.
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2023-01-27Defect petitionClosed 2023-08-07 Pedestrian alert sounds
Buy-smart checklist
2019 BMW 530E — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Electrical system: 5 reports on file for this year.
- Power train: 3 reports on file for this year.
- Vehicle speed control: 2 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 18V652000 · Equipment
- Recall 19V684000 · Back over prevention
FAQ
- Is the 2019 BMW 530E reliable?
- There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
- What are the most common problems with the 2019 BMW 530E?
- The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 38% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2019 BMW 530E have?
- 2 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.