2022 BMW 530E
Only 3 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 3 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 3
- Recalls
- 0
- Investigations
- 1
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
None on file
Opened by NHTSA
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2022: 3 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 3 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Forward collision avoidance
4 of 3 total reports mention: forward collision avoidance, most commonly citing warnings and automatic emergency braking.
Show complaint excerpts
Vehicle randomly and erroneously triggers forward collision warning and automatic emergency braking at different speeds when no car or pedestrian is present on the road and the danger of an imminent collision is actually null.
NHTSA ODI report, 2023-05-01
Vehicle continues to take over randomly when no vehicle, object, pedestrian or other item is on the road ahead of the hood.
NHTSA ODI report, 2024-04-02
Also filed under Service brakes
Service brakes
1 of 3 total reports mentions: service brakes.
Engine
1 of 3 total reports mentions: engine.
Safety timeline
No recalls on file for this model year.
0 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first
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2023-01-27Defect petitionClosed 2023-08-07 Pedestrian alert sounds
Buy-smart checklist
2022 BMW 530E — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Forward collision avoidance: 4 reports on file for this year.
- Service brakes: 1 report on file for this year.
- Engine: 1 report on file for this year.
FAQ
- Is the 2022 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 2022 BMW 530E?
- The most-reported component is forward collision avoidance, accounting for 133% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2022 BMW 530E have?
- No recalls are on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.