2007 BMW 530XI
Not enough comparison years on file yet 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.
- Complaints
- 67
- Recalls
- 1
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- Electrical system
Campaigns on file for 2007
None on file
25% of complaints
Complaints per year
2007: 67 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2006 | 91 |
| 2007 | 67 |
Known problem areas
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Electrical system
25% · 17 reportsShow complaint excerpts
I was driving in town with my newborn baby in the back seat when the ac/heat system caught on fire and smoke came billowing into the cabin through the air vents. It immediately smelled like burning plastic/electrical fire.
NHTSA ODI report, 2018-07-09
Car was parked outside of our home and shut off. About 25 minutes later the car exploded into fire and burned down to the ground leaving the seats and trunk with all interior metal parts on our driveway.
NHTSA ODI report, 2015-02-17
A 2007 BMW 530XI caught fire shortly after it was started. The lamp control module burned, causing sparks, smoke, and burning various parts.
NHTSA ODI report, 2010-07-19
Air bags
21% · 14 reportsMost commonly citing inflator module and frontal.
Show complaint excerpts
The contact owns a 2007 BMW 530XI. The contact stated that while driving at 35 MPH, the front driverâs side air bag deployed without an impact. The contact had not sustained any injuries during the failure.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-03-11
Engine
18% · 12 reportsShow complaint excerpts
Coolant hose has broken 4 times in the last 3 years it breaks at the attachment causing all my coolant to leak the area and part is plastic causing it to melt during summer months each summer I have owned…
NHTSA ODI report, 2023-12-28
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 BMW 530XI. Within months of owning the vehicle, smoke appeared under the hood and entered the vehicle more than twice. The coolant was low and replaced, and an unknown warning indicator randomly illuminated frequently.
NHTSA ODI report, 2018-01-04
Steering
13% · 9 reportsStructure
13% · 9 reportsMost commonly citing body and hinge and attachments.
Show complaint excerpts
Front glass panel on the panoramic glass roof spontaneously exploded on flat straight stretch of highway at 75 MPH. All windows were closed, no radio playing, no forward traffic or wind to produce airborne road debris.
NHTSA ODI report, 2018-01-16
After driving about 5 minutes from home, I parked the car in the parking lot in front of my office. About 5 minutes later, bystanders noticed a fire in engine compartment of the car and called 911. The car was in flames in a short time.
NHTSA ODI report, 2016-04-08
Safety timeline
1 recall · 0 investigations · oldest first
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2014-08-29Air bags13V564000 BMW of North America LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2006 325i, 325xi, 330i, 330xi sedans and 325xi sports wagons, model year 2007 328i, 328xi, 335i, 335xi sedans and 328i and 328xi sports…
Remedy: BMW will notify owners with an interim notification letter in January 2014 since parts are not currently available. When parts are available, BMW sent a second letter in August and dealers will…
Buy-smart checklist
2007 BMW 530XI — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Electrical system: 17 reports on file for this year.
- Air bags: 14 reports on file for this year.
- Engine: 12 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 13V564000 · Air bags
FAQ
- Is the 2007 BMW 530XI 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 2007 BMW 530XI?
- The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 25% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2007 BMW 530XI have?
- 1 recall on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.