How many electrical complaints does NHTSA have for the 2007 BMW 530xi?

NHTSA lists 18 Electrical System complaints for the 2007 530xi, which is 27% of the 67 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for the 2007 BMW 530xi electrical system?

No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for this issue on the 2007 530xi.

Did the electrical problems cause fires?

Yes, 5 of the 18 electrical complaints reported a fire, with no crashes or injuries recorded.

At what mileage do electrical failures typically happen?

NHTSA data shows a median mileage of 85,000 miles at the time of failure for these complaints.

Is the 2007 530xi worse than the 2006 for electrical complaints?

The 2007 530xi shows a higher share of electrical complaints at 27% versus 24% for the 2006 model, though the 2006 had more raw complaints, 22 versus 18.

2007 BMW 530xi Electrical System Problems

NHTSA lists 18 Electrical System complaints for the 2007 BMW 530xi, 27% of its 67 total complaints for the year. Five of those involved fires, with failures reported at a median 85,000 miles. No related recalls are listed for this issue on the 2007 model.

Electrical System complaints: 18; 27% of 67 complaints
All complaints this year: 67
Crashes reported: 0
Fires reported: 5
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 85,000 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical electrical symptoms owners report

Moisture collecting in the front headlight housing, spare tire well, or battery well leads to shorted wiring and, in some cases, fire.
Headlight wiring insulation degrades and overheats, producing smoke or visible flames from the headlight assembly.
The lamp control module or wiring harness ignites while the car is parked or shortly after startup, sometimes destroying the vehicle.
The steering angle sensor fails intermittently, triggering DSC, all-wheel-drive, and headlight warning lights together.
The AC/heat system catches fire and pushes smoke into the cabin through the vents while driving.
Rear tail light bulbs repeatedly show as burned out on the iDrive display even after replacement, similar to a recall issue on later 5 Series models.

When 2007 BMW 530xi electrical complaints were filed

First complaint Jul 19, 2010, latest Dec 28, 2023.

18 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jul 2010 to Dec 2023; peak Jul 2010 (1).

Electrical System recalls for the 2007 BMW 530xi

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Electrical System complaints by 530xi model year

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

200622 (24%)
200718 (27%)

Frequently asked questions

How many electrical complaints does NHTSA have for the 2007 BMW 530xi?: NHTSA lists 18 Electrical System complaints for the 2007 530xi, which is 27% of the 67 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2007 BMW 530xi electrical system?: No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for this issue on the 2007 530xi.
Did the electrical problems cause fires?: Yes, 5 of the 18 electrical complaints reported a fire, with no crashes or injuries recorded.
At what mileage do electrical failures typically happen?: NHTSA data shows a median mileage of 85,000 miles at the time of failure for these complaints.
Is the 2007 530xi worse than the 2006 for electrical complaints?: The 2007 530xi shows a higher share of electrical complaints at 27% versus 24% for the 2006 model, though the 2006 had more raw complaints, 22 versus 18.