CarRecallWatchThe 2020 BMW 530e has 3 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA.
The most-reported problem area is Exterior Lighting (1 report).
2020 BMW 530e recalls
Rearview camera may be blocked or go dark in reverse
When the vehicle is shifted into Reverse, part of the rearview camera image can be obscured, or the screen may not turn on.
Battery Debris Can Cause Short Circuit and Fire Risk
Debris may have entered one or more hybrid battery cells during production.
Rear-view camera image can be turned off, raising crash risk
The rear-view camera display on these vehicles can be adjusted so the backup camera image no longer appears, and the system keeps that setting the next time the car is put in reverse.
Most common 2020 BMW 530e problems
Problem areas named in the 2 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Exterior Lighting | 1 |
| Electrical System | 1 |
What owners report
The contact owns a 2020 BMW 530E. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the check engine and starter failure warning lights illuminated. The dealer was made aware of the failure. The contact was informed that parts were unavailable to repair the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The contact later received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 26V441000 (Electrical System); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The contact was informed that parts were not available. The failure mileage was approximately 107,000.
The carâs instrument cluster has no indicator light to inform the driver whether or not low beam headlights are active. I took the car into BMW to get this addressed early on after purchasing the vehicle and BMW service technicians informed me that these cars donât have such a light. Even though the manual includes documentation for the light. This poses a safety hazard as a driver may put the headlight switch in the wrong position and would have no indication theyâve done so. Daytime running lights may confuse them to thinking they have their headlights on. This poses a safety risk as tail lights would also not illuminate reducing visibility for other drivers and could increase th
2020 BMW 530e questions
Does the 2020 BMW 530e have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls for the 2020 BMW 530e: Rearview camera may be blocked or go dark in reverse; Battery Debris Can Cause Short Circuit and Fire Risk; Rear-view camera image can be turned off, raising crash risk. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2020 BMW 530e?
Based on 2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Exterior Lighting (1), Electrical System (1).
How do I check if a recall on my 2020 BMW 530e has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.