2007 BMW 530XI Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 7%of 67 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 37,610miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the fuel system of the 2007 BMW 530XI, 7% of the 67 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 37,610 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.
“When refeuling on low fuel in temperatures below 15 deg f the tank seals fail and leak or emit fuel vapors after filling tank between half way and full. This has occurred and been in for service 5 times on the same mode of failure although 1 was in warmer temperatures. The entire tank was replaced the first time, 2nd time the fuel pump, 3rd time no issue found (higher temp), 4th time 2 seals replaced, 5th time one seal replaced. …”
NHTSA complaint #10380032, filed 2011-02, 49,000 miles“While driving at highway speeds, dashboard lit up and warned that complete electrical failure was imminent. Then vehicle lost all power. Had to attempt emergency exit of the highway without any power assist of brakes or steering. The diagnosis was that rainwater failed to drain thru the sunroof drain and was routed into the trunk of the car where thousands of dollars of electronic vehicle control modules were mounted on the floor under the spare tire! This is an engineering failure that was well known to the manufacturer at the time of the incident. …”
NHTSA complaint #10764222, filed 2015-09, 50,544 milesRelated 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…
- 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…
- 10150099Mar 1, 2013N54 Engine: Fuel Pressure Control Test Plan Error. INFORMATION Not applicable.
- 10033130Dec 1, 2009Bmw vehicles: fuel level sensor repairs. Where it is necessary to replace the right or the left side fuel level sensor due to a failure, the entire pump and housing or delivery…
Fuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 5 | 7% |
Other parts of the 2007 BMW 530XI
17 complaintsAir bags
13 complaintsEngine
12 complaintsSteering
9 complaintsBody and structure
9 complaintsEngine cooling
7 complaintsExterior lighting
7 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.
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