Table 1 shows one common power train related problems of the 2020 BMW 530.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Power Train problems |
Last year around this time my differential failed and I lost all power to my wheels when driving in traffic in [xxx] on my way back to [xxx]. The car was driving and a loud clunk sound came from the car and the transmission wouldn't drive and I had to coast off the road cutting off cars to make it to a parking lot. I thought this was just something that happened to my car that maybe I did but then I saw the recall going on for the BMW differentials and realized it wasn't just a one off thing that happened to me. The vehicle was towed to a shop by aaa insurance and was looked at and confirmed to be the differental and driveshaft. I already had the problem looked at and fixed and I have documentation of everything. The only warning signs I noticed before it happened was a clunking noise and feeling like the wheels had a problem with putting power down to the road and I heard it and felt it and it got worse before it broke but I didnt realize what it was until I was actually stuck in [xxx] after it broke. My vehicle isn't included in the official recall but I would like help to get it added because I belive I suffered the same problem and am hoping for reimbursement for the money I spent on the repairs of a defective part that my car came with. I had to leave my car at aaa repair shop to be looked at and get a rental to come back home so I could make it to work in 2 days and eneded up missing work the next day. My next day off I had to rent a towing dolly from [xxx] and drive back there to pick my vehicle up and tow it back home to [xxx]. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6).