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2007 BMW 530XI Air bags Problems

Complaints
13about this part
Share
19%of 67 total for the year
Median mileage
83,500miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 13 complaints about the air bags of the 2007 BMW 530XI, 19% of the 67 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 83,500 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 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.

“Passenger restraint system error code. The airbag will not deploy! I am afraid to allow anyone to ride in the passenger seat! The exact same issue brought a recall for all 5 series from 2004 - 2006 and apparently some 2007 models. They are telling me mine isn't covered! This is a safety issue! Do I have any recourse??”

NHTSA complaint #10895150, filed 2016-08, 72,500 miles

“We were up in the mountains in an isolated area when I tried to start the car. At first the car wouldn't start. Finally it started and the whole display lite up. The steering wheel would not go to the driving position, plus several malfunction lights started flashing. I put the car in gear and started to drive, the automatic transmission would not shift and I had to drive to the nearest town (10 miles) in third gear. We stopped at the first auto shop we could locate and have the mechanic look at it. He told us we would have to take it to the dealership in denver. …”

NHTSA complaint #10649300, filed 2014-10, 69,000 miles

“While sitting at a light car was impacted by another vehicle from the passenger's side at the rear axle wheel area. Auto struck vehicle at speeds near 80-100 MPH. Airbags did not deploy even though when the car stuck it continued from the rear to the front of the car even partially ripping the front bumper out of place.”

NHTSA complaint #11180658, filed 2019-02, 130,000 miles

“Have researched numerous forums regarding car issues. Passenger restraint malfunction alarm appears on idrive with airbag light illuminated and seat belt light illuminated on dash board. Reads that parts of the passenger restraint system have failed or are faulty. Front passenger air bag may or may not deploy, along with other passive restraint devices. Have not received any notifications from Bmw regarding recall issue, but discovered recently there is a recall for my car model/year. …”

NHTSA complaint #10594723, filed 2014-05, 82,000 miles

“I received a recall notice from Bmw - no. 13v-564 I have gone to two dealerships, including the one where I bought the car brand new and they will not complete the repairs due to a replacement part on hold notice from Bmw. They also will not tell me when they can complete the repair. I called Bmw and received no help at all, just to try another dealer.”

NHTSA complaint #11036051, filed 2017-10

Related recalls

Related service bulletins

Air bags: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
20071319%
20064853%

Other parts of the 2007 BMW 530XI

Electrical system
17 complaintsEngine
12 complaintsSteering
9 complaintsBody and structure
9 complaintsEngine cooling
7 complaintsExterior lighting
7 complaintsFuel system
5 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
5 complaintsElectronic stability control
4 complaintsSeat belts
4 complaintsBrakes
3 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
3 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2007 BMW 530XI

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.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology