2007 BMW 530i Engine Problems
NHTSA has 16 owner complaints about engine problems in the 2007 BMW 530i, 22% of all 73 complaints for this model year. That is #2 highest engine complaint count among 16 530i model years. These complaints report 3 crashes, 3 fires, and 2 injuries. Median mileage at failure: 111,300 miles.
- Engine complaints
- 16
- 22% of 73
- Crashes reported
- 3
- Fires reported
- 3
- Injuries reported
- 2
- Median mileage
- 111,300 mi
- Related recalls
- 1
When 2007 BMW 530i engine complaints were filed
First complaint Mar 4, 2010, latest Jan 25, 2023.
Engine recalls for the 2007 BMW 530i
- NHTSA 17V683000Oct 30, 2017Engine740,561 vehicles
Engine and engine cooling:exhaust system:emission control:crankcase (pcv)
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2008-2011 128i and 2007-2011 328i, 328xi, 328i xDrive, 525i, 525xi, 528i, 528xi, 530i, 530xi, X3 3.0si, X3 xDrive30i, X5 xDrive30i, Z4 3.0i, Z4 3.0si and Z4 sDrive30i vehicles. The heater for the positive crankcase ventilation (PCV) valve may short circuit.
Risk: An electrical short can cause the parts within the PCV valve to melt, increasing the risk of a fire, even when the vehicle is not in use.
Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the PCV valve heater, free of charge. Interim letters were mailed on November 27, 2017. Owners will receive a second notification by the end of October 2018. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Engine complaints by 530i model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
- 20052 (3%)
- 200625 (30%)
- 200716 (22%)
- 20080 (0%)
- 20090 (0%)
- 20100 (0%)
- 20110 (0%)
- 20173 (17%)
- 20186 (24%)
- 20198 (53%)
- 20202 (20%)
- 20213 (18%)
- 20220 (0%)
- 20232 (100%)
- 20242 (15%)
- 20250 (0%)
Frequently asked questions
- Does the 2007 BMW 530i have engine problems?
- NHTSA has 16 owner complaints about the engine in the 2007 BMW 530i, 22% of all complaints for this model year, including 3 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 111,300 miles.
- Which BMW 530i year has the most engine complaints?
- The 2006 BMW 530i has the most engine complaints (25), compared with 16 for the 2007.
- Is there a engine recall for the 2007 BMW 530i?
- Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign for the 2007 BMW 530i concerns the engine: 17V683000.