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2007 BMW 530i Airbags Problems

NHTSA has 20 owner complaints about airbag problems in the 2007 BMW 530i, 27% of all 73 complaints for this model year. That is #3 highest airbag complaint count among 16 530i model years. Median mileage at failure: 60,000 miles.

Airbags complaints
20
27% of 73
Crashes reported
0
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
60,000 mi
Related recalls
1

When 2007 BMW 530i airbag complaints were filed

First complaint Aug 13, 2008, latest Jun 3, 2023.

2007 BMW 530i airbags complaints: complaints filed per month3Aug 2008Mar 2012Apr 2014Sep 2014Nov 2014Nov 2017Jan 2019Jun 2020
20 complaints filed with NHTSA from Aug 2008 to Jun 2023; peak Jun 2014 (3).

Airbags recalls for the 2007 BMW 530i

  1. NHTSA 13V564000Nov 12, 2013Airbags76,565 vehicles

    Air bags:sensor:occupant classification

    BMW of North America LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2006 325i, 325xi, 330i, 330xi sedans and 325xi sports wagons, model year 2007 328i, 328xi, 335i, 335xi sedans and 328i and 328xi sports wagons, model year 2006-2007 525i, 525xi, 530i, 530xi, 550i sedans and 530xi sports wagons, model year 2006 760i sedans, model year 2006-2007 750i, 750Li, and 760Li sedans, and model year 2006 X5 sports activity vehicles, equipped with certain seat types. The front passenger seat occupant detection mat that determines if and how the passenger frontal air bag should deploy in a crash may fatigue and develop cracks which could lead to a system failure.

    Risk: Should the system fail, in the event of a crash, the front passenger air bag would be deactivated, increasing the risk of personal injury.

    Remedy: BMW will notify owners with an interim notification letter in January 2014 since parts are not currently available. When parts are available, BMW sent a second letter in August and dealers will repair the occupant detection mat to eliminate the possibility that it may crack, free of charge. Additionally, owners of model year 2006-2007 3 Series with standard seats, 5 Series with comfort seats, and Z4 models, will receive an extended warranty on their front passenger seat occupant detection mat. Owners may contact BMW customer relations at 1-800-525-7417 or email BMW at [email protected].

Airbags complaints by 530i model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 200537 (64%)
  2. 200632 (38%)
  3. 200720 (27%)
  4. 20080 (0%)
  5. 20090 (0%)
  6. 20100 (0%)
  7. 20110 (0%)
  8. 20174 (22%)
  9. 201813 (52%)
  10. 20190 (0%)
  11. 20202 (20%)
  12. 20212 (12%)
  13. 20221 (13%)
  14. 20231 (50%)
  15. 20240 (0%)
  16. 20250 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2007 BMW 530i have airbag problems?
NHTSA has 20 owner complaints about the airbag in the 2007 BMW 530i, 27% of all complaints for this model year. Median mileage at failure is 60,000 miles.
Which BMW 530i year has the most airbag complaints?
The 2005 BMW 530i has the most airbag complaints (37), compared with 20 for the 2007.
Is there a airbag recall for the 2007 BMW 530i?
Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign for the 2007 BMW 530i concerns the airbag: 13V564000.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.