2010 BMW 530i Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
No verdictComplaint Index
0/100
#11 most-complained of 11 530i years
NHTSA lists 0 complaints for the 2010 BMW 530i and a complaint index of 0, the lowest among the 11 model years with data, ranking it 11th (least problematic). One recall covers a PCV valve heater replacement.
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes / fires
- 0 / 0
- Injuries / deaths
- 0 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- —
Top 2010 BMW 530i problems
NHTSA owner 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 records 0 complaints for the 2010 530i and a complaint index of 0, which is the lowest value among the 11 model years with data, so it ranks 11th, better than other 530i years.
- Does the 2010 BMW 530i have any recalls?
- Yes, one recall is on file. BMW recalled certain 2007-2011 model vehicles including the 530i to replace the PCV valve heater, and this is not a do-not-drive recall.
- How does the 2010 530i compare to other years?
- With a complaint index of 0, the 2010 530i has fewer reported problems than years such as 2020, 2022, and 2024, which carry complaint indexes of 80, 90, and 100 and are marked Avoid.
- What is the main problem area for the 2010 530i?
- NHTSA lists no specific top problem area for the 2010 530i, since there are 0 recorded complaints for this year.