BMW 530 owners have reported 15 suspension related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 4 most common suspension problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's suspension (12 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's front suspension control arm (1 problem). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Suspension problems | |
| Front Suspension Control Arm problems | |
| Rear Suspension Shock Absorber problems | |
| Suspension Noise problems |
I went to start my vehicle one morning and the cars dsc light and steering lights were on. The steering wheel had loss of power as the electronic steering went out. A got a group of warning messages. Warnings include: cont. Read details...
Incidental finding of huge crack on left rear lower control arm discovered by mechanic who was servicing the vehicle. I have photos and the part in question. Read details...
In August 2013, the station wagon appeared to lower itself in the rear little by little. As of this filing, the rear end has lowered itself to the point it causes unsafe driving and there is no shock absorption or suspension on the rear of the vehicle. The front appears to be fine. Read details...
The lower control arm on the rt rear failed on a sudden stop and the vehicle lost steering control I avoided a major colision because of my driving experience , the control arm split in 1/2 , there could have been deaths, I was travling at a speed of 55mph north bound on interrstate 101 at the Read details...