BMW 530 owners have reported 18 vehicle speed control related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 4 most common vehicle speed control problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's vehicle speed control (10 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's car accelerates on its own (6 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Vehicle Speed Control problems | |
| Car Accelerates On Its Own problems | |
| Accelerator Pedal problems | |
| Cruise Control problems |
Concern: the 2024 BMW 530i is equipped with "dynamic cruise control" and a "speed limit assistant. " the system is designed to automatically adopt posted speed limits and adjust the cruise control set speed. Read details...
The contact owns a 2007 BMW 530i. The contact stated that while driving approximately 10 mph and depressing the brakes, the vehicle suddenly accelerated forward without warning. The contact stated that the brakes failed to respond and as a result, the contact crashed into a building. Read details...
2003 BMW 530i gas pedal design. The gas pedal fell off while the consumer's wife was operating the vehicle. The consumer was extremely concerned about the design of the gas pedal. When the gas pedal fell off, there was no metal piece of anything that backed the pedal. Read details...
Internal headlight wiring insulation flaking off exposing copper wire causing failure of parking and daytime running lights and failure of the front headlight system as well as the risk of fire. Also having issues with intermittent cruise control, power ports and fan inside the car. Read details...