Bmw 530i 2007

Model 530i made in 2007 by Bmw got 42 consumer complains as well as 8 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to air bags and electrical system. Technical service bulletines regarding engine and engine cooling and exterior lighting. The car has one 3 engine.

530i year 2007

Model
Technical Service Bulletins
Consumer Complaints

Model 2007

Engine [L]	Cylinders	Transmission	Drive	Estimate MPG (city/highway/combined)	Unadjusted MPG (city/highway/combined)	Fuel	Fuel cost	Class
3	6	Manual, 6 gears	R	20/30/24	22.5589/38.7975/27.7938	Premium	1783	MIDSIZE CARS
3	6	Semiautomatic, 6 gears	R	21/30/24	23.0701/38.6507/28.1824	Premium	1783	MIDSIZE CARS
3	6	Semiautomatic, 6 gears	R	19/27/22	20.8421/34.7621/25.4233	Premium	1945	MIDSIZE CARS

Bulletins

Bulletin	Bulletin date	Item no.	Summary	Added
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - EMISSION CONTROL - CRANKCASE (PCV)
SIB-11-03-08	12/01/2010	10038217	Ready	06/10/2011
SIB-11-03-08	12/01/2010	10038217	Bmw: crankcase pressure diagnosis and information for all vehicles. *rm	06/10/2011
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
SIB-63-02-01	08/01/2010	10037025	Ready	04/27/2011
SIB-63-02-01	08/01/2010	10037025	Bmw: procedure for determining and replacing incandescent and halogen light bulbs under warranty. *rm	04/27/2011
STEERING - ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
SIB-32-04-07	06/01/2010	10036979	Ready	04/25/2011
SIB-32-04-07	06/01/2010	10036979	Bmw: a new technical process has been created for bmw to identify causes of steering complaints with a wide range of models. *rm	04/25/2011
STEERING - HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
SIB-32-04-07	06/01/2010	10036979	Ready	04/25/2011
SIB-32-04-07	06/01/2010	10036979	Bmw: a new technical process has been created for bmw to identify causes of steering complaints with a wide range of models. *rm	04/25/2011

Consumer Complaints

Fail date	miles	occurences
AIR BAGS
11/11/2009	35000
	Tl- the contact owns a 2007 bmw 530i. the contact stated that the air bag warning light illuminated on the instrument panel. the dealer was notified and stated that there were no recalls for the vehicle. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified and confirmed that the vehicle was not included in any recalls. the failure mileage was 35,000. kmj
11/11/2009	35000
	Tl- the contact owns a 2007 bmw 530i. the contact stated that while driving the vehicle, the air bag light illuminated on the instrument panel. the dealer was notified and they stated that there was not recall on the vehicle. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified and also stated that there was no recall on his vehicle. the failure mileage was 35,000. ap
06/13/2011	59000
	Tl- the contact owns a 2007 bmw 530i. the contact stated that the front passenger air bag warning light was constantly illuminated. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who inspected the vehicle and found that the seat net needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was notified of the failure who advised the contact that there were no recalls for the failure and offered no further assistance. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 59,000 and the current mileage was 61,000. kmj
06/13/2011	59000
	Tl-the contact owns a 2007 bmw 530i. the contact stated the front passenger seat has a seat net but does not detect when a person was sitting in the seat. the warning light illuminates constantly indicating that the air bag was malfunctioning. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who inspects the vehicle and stated the seat net needed to be replaced at the owners expense of $1000. the manufacturer was notified who stated there are no recalls and offered no assistance. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 59,000 the current mileage was 61,000. mw
AIR BAGS - FRONTAL
01/09/2007		1
	2007 bmw 530 i . the light indicating the front passenger air bag is not working seems to be unfixable. bmw will not give me any assurance that the problem is not of any danger and actually told me not to drive it if i feel it is unsafe. it has been repaired five times yet the light continues to come on. *tr
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
09/19/2010	54500
	I own a 2007 bmw 530i. water can get below the trunk of the vehicle where a rdc modular is located and cause the rdc to fail. this rdc failure in turn can cause your eletrical system to fail. this happened to me and as of today, bmw only replaced the rdc, on my dime of course even though i have a cpo warranty. water can come from clogged drains at the sunroof and other places. bmw knows of this issue and doesn't want to fix this issue. it appears to be a design flaw. after reviewing bmw forums, this appears to be an issue with many people.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
04/09/2012	101000
	Tl- the contact owns a 2007 bmw 530i. while having the vehicle serviced, the contact was informed that the torque aluminum bolt on the engine pulley was fractured and would need replacing. the bolt was replaced. the current and failure mileage was 101,000. kmj
04/09/2012	101000
	Tl- the contact owns a 2007 bmw 530i.while having the vehicle serviced the contact was informed that the torque aluminum bolt on the engine pulley had broken. the bolt was replaced. the current and failure mileages were 101,000. bml
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM
04/24/2011	62000
	I was warned by the computer system of engine over heating, and while driving on freeway, the engine automatically slowed down the speed, which caused me pull of the freeway in a hurry, so i wouldn't cause any accident for slow traffic. at the mechanic's shop, i was first informed that thermostat was defective, but later they discovered the water pump has failed. the reason for the water pump failure was because the electronic control within the water pump housing appeared to be burned out. i was able to see the burned charred mark on the interior wall of the housing, which is laminated with plastic. the water pump is in close proximity of the engine. this failure happens at about 10,000 miles after the expiration of 50,000 miles warranty. i believe the design of the water pump and the location of the water pump has inherent problem for eventual breakage. bmw should redesign this part.
STEERING
03/07/2013	80000
	Tl* the contact owns a 2007 bmw 530i. the contact stated that while parked, the steering wheel lock warning light illuminated on the instrument panel. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the vehicle was not taken for inspection or repairs. the vin was not available. the approximate failure mileage was 80,000.
03/07/2013	80000
	Tl- the contact owns a 2007 bmw 530i. the contact stated that while parked, the steering wheel lock warning light illuminated on the instrument panel. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the vehicle was not taken for inspection or repairs. the vin was not available. the approximate failure mileage was 80,000. kmj
03/07/2013	80000
	Tl- the contact owns a 2007 bmw 530i. the contact stated that while parked the steering wheel lock warning light illuminated on the instrument panel. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the vin was not available. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 80,000. da
07/12/2012	83992	1
	The steering lock light came on when i started my car this afternoon. the warning stated that the vehicle may not start and to contact nearest bmw dealer/service. *tr
07/12/2012	83992
	The steering lock light came on when i started my car this afternoon. the warning stated that the vehicle may not start and to contact nearest bmw dealer/service.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
07/12/2012	83992
	The steering lock light came on when i started my car this afternoon. the warning stated that the vehicle may not start and to contact nearest bmw dealer/service.
06/08/2007	64000
	2007 bmw 530 evaporative cooler leak in dashboard, causing freeon in passenger cabinet. in addition to leaky freeon in the air. very common problem according to dealer in tucson, az for bmw they replace them all the time even on couple year old cars, usually they charge customer for it. all the freeon leaking in compartment can't be good for us
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
10/15/2011
	Tl* the contact owned a 2007 bmw 530i. the contact stated while driving 30 mph, the vehicle surged forward until it crashed into a rock. the vehicle was destroyed and towed to an authorized dealer. the failure was not diagnosed. the contact sustained serious injuries and was taken to the hospital. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and offered no assistance. the failure and current mileage was unknown. the vin was unavailable.
10/15/2011
	Tl- the contact owned a 2007 bmw 530i. the contact stated while driving 30 mph, the vehicle surged forward until it crashed into a rock. the vehicle was destroyed and towed to an authorized dealer. the failure was not diagnosed. the contact sustained serious injuries and was taken to the hospital. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and offered no assistance. the failure and current mileage was unknown. the vin was unavailable. rvk
10/15/2011
	Tl-the contact owned a 2007 bmw 530i. the contact stated that while driving 30 mph, the vehicle surged forward until crashing into a rock. the vehicle was destroyed and towed to an authorized dealer. the failure was not diagnosed. the contact was taken to the hospital to treat serious injuries. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and offered no assistance. the failure and current mileages were unknown. the vin was unavailable. sm.
11/10/2009	42000	1
	Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6) i ([xxx]) am filing a complaint on behalf of my mom ([xxx]) who owns the 2007 bmw 530i in question (vin #: [xxx]). english is not her primary language. according to my mom
WHEELS
06/19/2008	10836
	I purchased a new 2007 530i with light alloy rims and run flat tires from weatherford bmw in berkeley, ca. in june 2008, with only 10836 miles on my odometer i was advised that i had to have my two rear rims replaced at $491.19 each for a total of $982.38. the part number for these rims are 36-11-6-760-616. i was notified by my independent mechanic that some of the rubber on the my rear tire tire was separating and flapping thus the noise in my rear tires. when i took my vehicle for tire replacement at the tire firm, i was notified that the same two rims that were replaced in 2008 at 10836 miles was cracked (now at 77633 miles). i attempted to resolve this matter with the bmw dealer but was promptly dismissed by the service techniciab and told tough luck and if i wanted 2 new rims, i would have to pay for them. since these rims are very important to my personal safety and i find it very difficult that as bad as the highways in california are not a+, that these rims would fail at 10,836 miles of normal driving even with the run flat tires. i feel that this is a manufacturer's safety issue since this situation appears to be almost a common problem with these same vehicles, all with manufacturer's rims. since the safety of the passengers depends on the dependability of the rims and tires i feel it needs to be investigated by your department.