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2004 BMW 530I Latches, locks and linkages Problems

Complaints
1about this part
Share
1%of 129 total for the year
Median mileage
40,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the latches, locks and linkages of the 2004 BMW 530I, 1% of the 129 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 40,000 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.

“The contact owns a 2004 Bmw 530I. The contact noticed that the air bag warning light was illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostics where the technician stated that the seat mat would have to be replaced. The contact referenced NHTSA campaign id number: 08v384000 (air bags:frontal) but was advised by the manufacturer that the VIN was not included in the recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 40,000. Updated 08-16-12 updated 08/16/2012”

NHTSA complaint #10466415, filed 2012-07, 40,000 miles

Latches, locks and linkages: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
200411%
200213%
200114%

Other parts of the 2004 BMW 530I

Air bags
49 complaints
Seats
29 complaints
Electrical system
28 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
11 complaints
Steering
9 complaints
Seat belts
8 complaints
Engine
5 complaints
Engine cooling
5 complaints
Body and structure
5 complaints
Fuel system
4 complaints
Exterior lighting
3 complaints
Tires
3 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2004 BMW 530I

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology