CarRecallWatchThe 2018 BMW 530i has 2 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 26 complaints with NHTSA, including 1 crash, 2 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Air Bags (14 reports).
2018 BMW 530i recalls
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.
Crankshaft sensor firmware can cause engine stall
A crankshaft sensor may have incorrect firmware.
Most common 2018 BMW 530i problems
Problem areas named in the 26 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Air Bags | 14 |
| Seat Belts | 7 |
| Seats | 5 |
| Unknown Or Other | 4 |
| Engine | 4 |
| Electrical System | 2 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 2 |
| Steering | 1 |
What owners report
Vehicle keeps saying that "passenger restraint system malfunction" and turns off air bags even when there is a passenger . A lot of people from BMW forums are reporting same issue
The oil filter housing has a plastic coolant passage that cracked. That lead to a complete loss of coolant, leaving my teenage daughter stranded. The problem seems pretty wide spread on these cars and happens right around the end of the warranty period. It could have been a more than $2500 repair. I ended up fixing it myself for a little less.
It keeps coming up with the error message passenger restraint system malfunction
I was driving home after picking my son up from school and out of no where the vehicle temperature was in the red and a message popped up stating that vehicle coolant needed to be replenished but that continued driving of the vehicle was ok. It was not ok at all! The car started smoking and we were left stranded on the side of the road. Iâve read numerous blogs showing that the same thing has happened to other people and that there have even been recalls on other bmwâs in regards to the engine coolant system.
The contact's wife owns a 2018 BMW 530I. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact refilled the coolant reservoir, and the warning light turned off; however, the check engine light soon returned. The vehicle was towed to a dealer where a diagnostic test discovered that coolant and freon had leaked from the turbo lines, causing damages to the oil housing and water pump. The dealer provided the contact with an estimate for the repair. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 105,000.
2018 BMW 530i questions
Does the 2018 BMW 530i have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls for the 2018 BMW 530i: Rear-view camera image can be turned off, raising crash risk; Crankshaft sensor firmware can cause engine stall. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2018 BMW 530i?
Based on 26 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Air Bags (14), Seat Belts (7), Seats (5).
How do I check if a recall on my 2018 BMW 530i 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.