RecallMyCar

2019 BMW 530I Recalls, Complaints & Specs

1 safety recall lists the 2019 BMW 530I, and owners have filed 15 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.

1
safety recall
15
owner complaints to NHTSA
2 / 0
complaints citing a crash / fire

1 safety recall for the 2019 BMW 530I

Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.

  1. Camera (back over prevention)

    NHTSA 19V684000 Reported 257,473 vehicles potentially affected BMW of North America, LLC

    BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2018 540d, 2018-2020 530i, 530i xDrive, 540i, 540i xDrive, M550i xDrive, M5, 530e, 530e xDrive, X3 sDrive, X3 xDrive, X3 M40i, X3 M, and 2019-2020 X4 xDrive, X4 M40i, X4 M, X7 xDrive, X7 M50i, 740Li, 740Li xDrive, 750Li, 750Li xDrive, 8 Series Convertible and Coupe 840i, 840i xDrive,…

    Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will update the back-up camera software, free of charge. The recall began November 8, 2019. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 or Rolls-Royce at…

15 owner complaints filed with NHTSA

Owners of the 2019 BMW 530I have filed 15 complaints with NHTSA; 2 describe a crash. Reports cite 3 injuries and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 11,815 miles. Complaints peaked in 2024 with 5 filed that year.

Most-reported components

What owners are reporting

“oil filter housing is plastic and is bound to give I hadn’t reach 150k miles its an expensive job not normal maintenance problem bmw is expensive but recall this part to protect consumers”

Owner complaint to NHTSA, April 17, 2026 · Engine

“Start blowing black smoke-while idling, over heated, stalled.”

Owner complaint to NHTSA, April 16, 2026 · Engine

Compare BMW 530I model years

Recall and complaint counts for every BMW 530I model year in NHTSA's database.

Model yearRecallsComplaints
1978 BMW 530I10
1989 BMW 530I10
1990 BMW 530I10
1991 BMW 530I10
1992 BMW 530I10
1993 BMW 530I10
1994 BMW 530I39
1995 BMW 530I25
2000 BMW 530I10
2001 BMW 530I425
2002 BMW 530I429
2003 BMW 530I246
2004 BMW 530I0129
2005 BMW 530I058
2006 BMW 530I384
2007 BMW 530I273
2008 BMW 530I10
2009 BMW 530I10
2010 BMW 530I10
2011 BMW 530I10
2017 BMW 530I118
2018 BMW 530I225
2019 BMW 530I115
2020 BMW 530I510
2021 BMW 530I717
2022 BMW 530I38
2023 BMW 530I12
2024 BMW 530I613
2025 BMW 530I41

Checking a specific 2019 BMW 530I

How do I know if my 2019 BMW 530I has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 1 campaign currently lists the 2019 BMW 530I; your car may already have been repaired under it.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised BMW dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 19V684000).

What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?

A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.

Other BMW models

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.