CarRecallWatchThe 2020 BMW 530i has 5 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 10 complaints with NHTSA, including 3 crashes, 1 fire, 4 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Electrical System (3 reports).
2020 BMW 530i recalls
Starter Relay Can Overheat and Cause a Fire
The engine starter relay can corrode over time.
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.
Rear Axle Shafts May Break, Causing Power Loss or Rollaway
Certain 2020-2021 BMW 530i xDrive, 540i xDrive and 2021 740Li xDrive vehicles may have output shafts that break at the rear wheels.
Rearview camera image may be partly blocked
The rearview camera image on certain BMW vehicles may be slightly obscured in a small portion of the view.
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 530i problems
Problem areas named in the 10 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Electrical System | 3 |
| Service Brakes | 2 |
| Engine | 2 |
| Air Bags | 2 |
| Unknown Or Other | 2 |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 |
| Suspension | 1 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 1 |
| Steering | 1 |
| Power Train | 1 |
What owners report
Last year around this time my differential failed and I lost all power to my wheels when driving in traffic in [XXX] on my way back to [XXX]. The car was driving and a loud clunk sound came from the car and the transmission wouldn't drive and I had to coast off the road cutting off cars to make it to a parking lot. I thought this was just something that happened to my car that maybe I did but then I saw the recall going on for the BMW differentials and realized It wasn't just a one off thing that happened to me. The vehicle was towed to a shop by AAA insurance and was looked at and confirmed to be the differental and driveshaft. I already had the problem looked at and fixed and I have docume
The contact owns a 2020 BMW 530I. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that while driving from a complete stop, and while driving at various speeds, the vehicle hesitated while depressing the accelerator pedal. Additionally, the contact stated that the infotainment system might have been remotely hacked. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed with an air bag failure. Additionally, the contact was informed that the vehicle could not be repaired under NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V636000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM); because the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that
My 2020 BMW 530i caught fire while I was driving on March 13th. The car showed no signs of smoke. Another driver alerted me about smoke, I exited the vehicle, and within minutes the car was fully on fire. The vehicle is currently at a tow yard.
My car was totaled, I lost steering assistance, and it switched off while I was driving. The car was the subject of an open recall. I need this looked at because it might be a crash caused by a fault.
Panoramic sunroof exploded while driving on route 30, York PA around 740am EST, shattered into pieces, made home late, urgent care closed near me will try again around 5am. Irritating eyes and headache most the day and having constant discomfort and worrying.
2020 BMW 530i questions
Does the 2020 BMW 530i have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 5 safety recalls for the 2020 BMW 530i: Starter Relay Can Overheat and Cause a Fire; Rearview camera may be blocked or go dark in reverse; Rear Axle Shafts May Break, Causing Power Loss or Rollaway; Rearview camera image may be partly blocked; 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 530i?
Based on 10 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Electrical System (3), Service Brakes (2), Engine (2).
How do I check if a recall on my 2020 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.