2009 BMW 530i Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
No verdict The 2009 BMW 530i shows 0 NHTSA complaints and 1 recall, with a complaint index of 7 — one of the lowest among 530i model years. It ranks 15th worst (out of 16 years with data), meaning it's among the lower-risk years for this model.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 7/100
- #15 of 16 530i years
- Verdict
- No verdict
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 0
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 1
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 0
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Top issue
- —
Top 2009 BMW 530i problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
No component data.
2009 BMW 530i recalls
1 NHTSA recall campaign list this model year.
- 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.
2009 compared with other 530i years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2009 BMW 530i reliable?
- NHTSA lists 0 complaints for the 2009 530i and a complaint index of 7, which is low compared to other 530i years like 2006 and 2007, which scored 93 and 100.
- Does the 2009 BMW 530i have any recalls?
- Yes, NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2009 530i, covering an engine PCV valve heater issue affecting several BMW models from that era. It is not a do-not-drive recall.
- What year BMW 530i should I avoid?
- Based on NHTSA complaint index data, 2006 and 2007 are rated Avoid for the 530i, with complaint indexes of 93 and 100. The 2009 model year has a much lower index of 7.
- How does the 2009 530i compare to other 530i years?
- The 2009 530i ranks 15th worst out of 16 model years with data, based on its complaint index of 7, putting it near the low-risk end of the range.