2007 BMW 530I Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 8%of 73 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 131,602miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the brakes of the 2007 BMW 530I, 8% of the 73 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 131,602 miles. 3 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
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.
“Bmw north america and jackie cooper Bmw , okc , ok refused to repair my 2007 503i , on the basis it did not affect my vehicle NHTSA campaign id 10v446000 states that it does brake vacuum part failure by third party Bmw mechanic and owner , failure occurred while in traffic NHTSA no help in resolution.”
NHTSA complaint #10607232, filed 2014-06, 68,000 miles“Brake pressure loss, unable to stop vehicle in a safe manner. Brake pedal went to the floor. Checked brake fluid reservoir & fluid level low. Deeper inspection revealed corroded rear brake hard line. Very common on e60 & previous generation e39 Bmw's.”
NHTSA complaint #11338837, filed 2020-07, 260,000 miles“The contact owns a 2007 Bmw 530I. The contact stated that while approching a traffic light, the brake pedal was hard to depress. The failure recurred constantly. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed that the brake booster had to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 125,460.”
NHTSA complaint #10747503, filed 2015-08, 125,460 miles“The contact owns a 2007 BMW 530i. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the brakes would not engage when the brake pedal was depressed. The contact also stated that he had to use additional force on the brake pedal to stop the vehicle. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer where it was diagnosed with the vacuum hose and the brake booster needing to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact was relating the failure to NHTSA campaign number: 10V446000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic). …”
NHTSA complaint #11424047, filed 2021-07, 137,745 miles“The contact owns a 2007 (na) Bmw 535i. While reversing out of a parking space at 4 MPH, the brake pedal was depressed and failed to engage. The contact applied pressure and the brake pedal traveled to the floor when it finally engaged. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The contact's vehicle crashed into a parked vehicle. There were no injuries. The police were notified, but no report was filed. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, but was not diagnosed, the mechanic informed the contact of NHTSA campaign number: 10v446000 (service brakes, hydraulic). …”
NHTSA complaint #10940099, filed 2017-01, 120,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10194296Apr 1, 2021Diagnosis of Compound Brake System Complaints in M Vehicles: 1. Visible cracks are caused by high thermal stresses during rapid heating and cooling of the brake discs. Braking…
Brakes: other model years
Other parts of the 2007 BMW 530I
20 complaintsElectrical system
16 complaintsExterior lighting
14 complaintsEngine
7 complaintsEngine cooling
6 complaintsSteering
6 complaintsSeat belts
5 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
4 complaintsOther or unknown
3 complaintsSeats
3 complaintsVehicle speed control
3 complaintsFuel system
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2007 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.
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