2010 BMW 530i Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
No verdict The 2010 BMW 530i shows 0 NHTSA complaints and a complaint index of 13, with 1 recall on file for a PCV valve heater replacement. Among 530i model years, it ranks 14th worst, meaning it's one of the lower-complaint years.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 13/100
- #14 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 2010 BMW 530i problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
No component data.
2010 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.
2010 compared with other 530i years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2010 BMW 530i reliable?
- NHTSA lists 0 complaints for the 2010 530i and a complaint index of 13, which is low compared to other 530i years like 2006 and 2007, which scored 93 and 100.
- Does the 2010 BMW 530i have any recalls?
- Yes, one recall (campaign 17V683000) covers a group of BMW models including the 530i. It addresses a PCV valve heater that BMW dealers replace free of charge; it is not a do-not-drive recall.
- What year BMW 530i should I avoid?
- Based on NHTSA data, 2006 and 2007 carry Avoid verdicts with complaint indexes of 93 and 100. The 2010 model year has no verdict listed but has a much lower complaint index of 13.
- How does the 2010 530i rank against other model years?
- The 2010 530i ranks 14th worst out of 16 model years with data, indicating fewer reported problems than most other years of the 530i.