2018 BMW 530E Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 7%of 29 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 5,350miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the body and structure of the 2018 BMW 530E, 7% of the 29 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 5,350 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“This is the second occurrence of the right front door opening while my car was in motion. During this occurrence, within a couple minutes of starting the car and driving, first through a parking lot, and then turning right and accelerating on a street, at approximately 15-20 MPH the right front door opened by itself. No alarms, tones or warning lights were present until the door opened on its own.”
NHTSA complaint #11205857, filed 2019-05, 6,700 miles“Right front door opened by itself while car was in motion. When door opened by itself, a light on the instrument panel illuminated and a warning tone sounded. Pulled the car over to the side of the road and slammed door shut.”
NHTSA complaint #11205614, filed 2019-05, 4,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10242698Aug 1, 2023?The sunroof will not operate in either direction.
- 10238081May 1, 2023Upon opening and closing the tailgate, a creaking/groaning sound can be heard from tailgate actuator.
- 10230725Dec 1, 2022A cracking, metallic noise from under the center of the vehicle.
- 10224184Aug 1, 2022For the eligible vehicles, BMW of North America, LLC (BMW NA) is extending the limited warranty for the vehicle's Radiator Grille Upper and Lower Active Air Flaps to: 15…
- 10187478Jan 1, 2021BATTERY DOES NOT CHARGE WITH EXTERNAL CHARGER AND CLOSED HOOD: After the vehicle has been charged using a 12 V charger with the hood closed during a long stationary period, the…
- 10184577Nov 1, 2020FUEL FILLER DOOR WILL NOT OPEN: The fuel filler door (aka flap) will not open. In rare cases, if the vehicle is locked using the remote control key and the fuel filler door is…
- 10182898Oct 1, 2020FRONT GRILLE UPPER/LOWER ACTIVE AIR FLAPS: LTD WTY EXT TO 15 YEARS/150,000 MILES: Component-Specific Limited Warranty Extension This component-specific limited warranty extension…
- 10182605Oct 1, 2020FRONT GRILLE UPPER/LOWER ACTIVE AIR FLAPS: LTD WTY EXT TO 15 YEARS/150,000 MILES: Component-Specific Limited Warranty Extension This component-specific limited warranty extension…
Body and structure: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 2 | 7% |
Other parts of the 2018 BMW 530E
9 complaintsSeat belts
9 complaintsElectrical system
8 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaintsSeats
2 complaintsEngine
1 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaintsVehicle speed control
1 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2018 BMW 530E
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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