2007 BMW 530I Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 8%of 73 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 98,407miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the engine cooling of the 2007 BMW 530I, 8% of the 73 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 98,407 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
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.
“2007 Bmw 530 evaporative cooler leak in dashboard, causing freon in passenger cabinet. In addition to leaky freon in the air. Very common problem according to dealer in tucson, az for Bmw they replace them all the time even on couple year old cars, usually they charge customer for it. All the freon leaking in compartment can't be good for us.”
NHTSA complaint #10335707, filed 2010-06, 64,000 miles“The contact owns a 2007 BMW 530I. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V119000 (Engine and Engine Cooling). The contact stated that while driving at approximately 65 MPH, there was smoke coming from the hood. The transmission overheating message was displayed. The vehicle was inoperable. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed that the PCV valve and transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle remained with the independent mechanic awaiting the repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. …”
NHTSA complaint #11503658, filed 2023-01, 170,000 miles“The contact owns a 2007 BMW 530I. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, there was an abnormal burning odor coming from the A/C vents. The contact also noticed the burning odor whenever opening the hood. The message Service Engine Soon was displayed. The contact later received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V119000 (Engine and Engine Cooling). However, the parts to do the recall repair were not yet available. The local dealer was not contacted. The contact stated while driving 65-70 MPH, he noticed smoke coming out from underneath the hood of the vehicle. …”
NHTSA complaint #11480728, filed 2022-08, 175,000 miles“The contact owns a 2007 Bmw 530I. While having the vehicle serviced, the contact was informed that the torque aluminum bolt on the engine pulley was fractured and would need replacing. The bolt was replaced. The current and failure mileage was 101,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10455820, filed 2012-04, 101,000 milesRelated recalls
- 17V683000Oct 30, 2017BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2008-2011 128i and 2007-2011 328i, 328xi, 328i xDrive, 525i, 525xi, 528i, 528xi, 530i, 530xi, X3 3.0si…Covers: BMW 530I 2007–2011, 328I 2007–2011, Z4 2007–2011 +5 more
Related service bulletins
- 10247567Dec 20, 2023Engine will crank but not start. There is no communication with the integrated fuel module (TFE) whendiagnosing with ISTA. The following two fault codes will be stored in the…
- 10181214Sep 1, 2020Power Reduction, FC2A82 Intake VANOS and/or FC2A87 Exhaust VANOS Camshaft Fault: The ?Service Engine Soon? (MIL) lamp is illuminated and engine power reduction is perceived. This…
- 10151247Apr 1, 2016N51, N52, N52K and N52T Engines: Various Eccentric Shaft Sensor Faults stored in the DME - Diagnostic Hints. The customer may complain about one of the following: Rough engine…
- 10147598Jan 1, 2015"SUBJECT N62TU: ISTA Service Function for DME ""RAM Backup"". The ISTA Service Function test plan should be performed to clear stored values in the DME RAM memory after repairs…
- 10148087Jul 1, 2014External Engine Oil Leaks and Repairs. During the vehicle's operational life, normal engine oil seepage or sweating, in addition to accumulated road dust, dirt and grime in the…
- 10038217Mar 1, 2013Bmw: crankcase pressure diagnosis and information for all vehicles. *rm updated on 4/24/2013.
Engine cooling: other model years
Other parts of the 2007 BMW 530I
20 complaintsElectrical system
16 complaintsExterior lighting
14 complaintsEngine
7 complaintsBrakes
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 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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