BMW 530 owners have reported 47 equipment related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 5 most common equipment problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's equipment (34 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's adaptive equipment (7 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Equipment problems | |
| Adaptive Equipment problems | |
| Radio/tape Cd Player problems | |
| Air Conditioner problems | |
| Owners/service Manual problems |
My 2020 BMW 530i caught fire while I was driving on March 13th. The car showed no signs of smoke. Another driver alerted me about smoke, I exited the vehicle, and within minutes the car was fully on fire. The vehicle is currently at a tow yard. Read details...
Upon replacing a head light bulb I notice that the headlight wiring inside the headlight housing was exposed and the insulation crumbling to the touch. Many wires are exposed without insulation thus creating a short circuit potential and fire hazard, I have researched about this and it seems it is Read details...
The idrive navigation screen goes out and keeps flashing. At night it's a big distraction - as if a flashlight hits your peripheral vision intermittently. There are many who have faced this issue or are facing the same problem. This is a manufacturing defect in my view. Read details...
The consumer states that the air conditioner started to act erratic. The consumer states that when the ac goes out, it causes the consumer to have difficult health problems. Read details...
While driving at 40mph on a normal paved city street straightly, driver side door suddenly ejected and opened to the "half-lock half-open" state (door was fully locked when beginning to drive, and no warming was displayed). Read details...