2007 BMW 530I Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 10%of 73 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 122,977miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the engine of the 2007 BMW 530I, 10% of the 73 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 122,977 miles. 3 a fire, 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.
“My car automatically shut off and I smelled a burning plastic odor coming from the engine. I took my car to the Bmw licensed mechanic that I normally see who repaired the issue that was deemed to be the pcv valve heater. This happened at the end of may. Then at the end of june, I received a lower from Bmw announcing recall # 17v-683: pcv valve heater. Bmw told me today that they can not refund me for the repairs that I had done because these repairs had to be performed at a Bmw dealership. I have all my receipts. Total repairs cost $2626.91 + rental car expenses of $204.16 and $76.71. …”
NHTSA complaint #11122866, filed 2018-08, 122,977 miles“My 2007 Bmw 530I engine caught fire on april 15 the moment car was ignited in the early morning. I was with my wife and 2.5 years old son at the time of incident. It could have been a major disaster or even blast if we were not home or with fire extinguisher to control the fire on time. We reported about this life-threatening incident to Bmw na multiple times but their customer service representative from corporate headquarters betsy hohmann called our concerns as hypothetical unless there were personal injuries involved. …”
NHTSA complaint #10520343, filed 2013-06, 82,585 miles“Car vibrates when AC is on. Passenger seat belt buzzes when no one is in the seat as well as seat belt tighten while driving. Transmission hesitant at times. ( transmission warning light come on at times, when car has already been service).”
NHTSA complaint #11267933, filed 2019-10, 111,300 miles“This seems to happen when the weather is hot and in major traffic or when I am out on the open hwy driving for about 1 to 2hrs on a hot day. The car will automatically cut off without warning. No alarm or idiot light indicator. The problem is you can be driving 60 to 75 miles per hour on the interstate and loose control of your power steering and ability to maneuver the car to a safe stopping point. It will not start back up until 15 to 20 minute later as if the car needs to cool down. Once time period has elapse the car will run as normal. This has happen several times. …”
NHTSA complaint #11001641, filed 2017-06, 142,000 miles“There's a recall for my car's pcv and Bmw still hasn't developed a remedy to fix the issue....going on 9 months now. How long are Bmw drivers with recalls supposed to wait to fix their cars. I can't believe that the company would leave their customers standing idle on this issue for so long.”
NHTSA complaint #11104465, filed 2018-06Related service bulletins
- 10162416Jul 9, 2019"Power Reduction, FC 2A82 Intake VANOS and/or FC 2A87 Exhaust VANOS Camshaft Faults are Stored in DME. The ""Service Engine Soon"" (MIL) lamp is illuminated and engine…
- 10151300May 1, 2016N51, N52, N52K and N52T Engines: Various Eccentric Shaft Sensor Faults stored in the DME - Diagnostic Hints This Service Information bulletin and attachment supersedes SI B11 06…
- 10151068Feb 1, 2016This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI B07 03 14 dated October 2015. Diagnosing Stored Fault Codes to Help Avoid Repeat Repair Visits. Fault codes stored in vehicles…
- 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…
- 10150065Jun 1, 2013"BMW NA has agreed to extend the emissions warranties of the turbocharger's wastegate to: ??8 years or 82,000 miles, whichever occurs first, as determined from the vehicle's…
- 10149589May 1, 2013"N54 Engine: Diagnosis of Cold Start Rough Running with Misfire Faults. The customer may complain that during the cold start in the morning, the engine runs very roughly and the…
- 10150095Mar 1, 2013Intermittent Hydraulic Valve Adjuster (HVA) Noise. An occasional ticking or rattling noise from the camshaft hydraulic valve lifters (HVA) may occur during cold engine starts…
Engine: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 2 | 12% |
| 2020 | 2 | 20% |
| 2019 | 7 | 47% |
| 2018 | 4 | 15% |
| 2017 | 2 | 11% |
| 2007 | 7 | 10% |
| 2006 | 15 | 18% |
| 2005 | 1 | 2% |
| 2004 | 5 | 4% |
| 2003 | 3 | 7% |
| 2001 | 1 | 4% |
Other parts of the 2007 BMW 530I
20 complaintsElectrical system
16 complaintsExterior lighting
14 complaintsBrakes
6 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 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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