2004 BMW 530I Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 2%of 129 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 81,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the visibility of the 2004 BMW 530I, 2% of the 129 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 81,500 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.
“I have now replaced 4 windshields on my car within the last 2 years. This is on the same road that I have commuted on for the past 10 years. The windshield replacements started with the purchase of this car. 3 previous cars did not have any problems.”
NHTSA complaint #10151380, filed 2006-02, 31,000 miles“Nearly every Bmw suffers from failed wiring in the headlights. This should be addressed as a recalled oint of failure as it involves everybody on the road.”
NHTSA complaint #11416044, filed 2021-05, 132,000 miles“Both electric windows had to be replaced because the motors died within weeks of each other. I was unable to open the doors properly or put the windows down. Also I only have 10000 miles on my mini and my tale pipe rattles like a '56 chevy. The light on passenger visor does not work. The silver is peeling off the gear shift. I love my car hate the little stuff that keeps going wrong.”
NHTSA complaint #10147361, filed 2006-01Related service bulletins
- 11006747Aug 20, 2024Condensation is present in the inner surface in one or both (inner and/or outer) taillamps.
- 10249437Jan 16, 2024The basic conditions for initializing the power windows are not met.
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years
Other parts of the 2004 BMW 530I
49 complaintsSeats
29 complaintsElectrical system
28 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
11 complaintsSteering
9 complaintsSeat belts
8 complaintsEngine
5 complaintsEngine cooling
5 complaintsBody and structure
5 complaintsFuel system
4 complaintsExterior lighting
3 complaintsTires
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2004 BMW 530I
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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