2007 BMW 530I Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 5%of 73 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 140,650miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2007 BMW 530I, 5% of the 73 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 140,650 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.
“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“I'm an owner of the bmw530i & around the end of april I began to feel a jerk type of motion (a slight acceleration) when I came to a stop . I called the dealer who asked if they could test drive it because they cannot explain what that could be . On 5/30/2013 I took the car into the dealer & I was told the car may just need to be updated because they could not explain what was causing the jerking motion upon stopping . …”
NHTSA complaint #10519679, filed 2013-06“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 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10175267Apr 1, 2020Power Reduction FC2A82 Intake VANOS and/or FC2 A87 Exhaust VANOS Camshaft Fault: The "Service Engine Soon" (MIL) lamp is illuminated and engine power reduction is perceived. This…
- 10148034Sep 1, 2014"Intelligent Battery Sensor Diagnosis Hints. The vehicle enters the workshop with one or more of the following complaints: * Check Control Message related to battery discharge *…
Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 1 | 13% |
| 2020 | 1 | 10% |
| 2007 | 4 | 5% |
| 2006 | 4 | 5% |
| 2005 | 4 | 7% |
| 2004 | 11 | 9% |
| 2003 | 6 | 13% |
| 2002 | 3 | 10% |
| 2001 | 5 | 20% |
| 1994 | 1 | 11% |
Other parts of the 2007 BMW 530I
20 complaintsElectrical system
16 complaintsExterior lighting
14 complaintsEngine
7 complaintsBrakes
6 complaintsEngine cooling
6 complaintsSteering
6 complaintsSeat belts
5 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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