This page covers 4 recalls and EPA fuel economy for the 2018 BMW 530e.
29 mpg combined
8.1 L/100km
Compact Cars
Fuel economy data from fueleconomy.gov (EPA / U.S. Dept. of Energy). Annual cost based on 15,000 mi/yr at 55% city driving and current fuel prices. MPG is U.S. gallons; L/100km converted.
The 2018 BMW 530e has 4 recalls, the most serious involving the TurboCord Portable Charger included with the vehicle, where failing capacitors inside the charger can cause an electrical shock or start a fire.
A separate safety equipment concern affects the head airbags on the 530e xDrive configuration: moisture exposure over time can impair how the airbag inflates in a crash, and in some cases the igniter can physically separate from the inflator, meaning the airbag may not protect the occupant as intended. On the engine side, one recall is specific to 540d xDrive models and does not apply to the 530e: a crankshaft sensor loaded with incorrect firmware can misread engine rotation and cause the engine to stall unexpectedly while driving, leaving the vehicle without power in traffic. The remaining recall covers the backup camera, which can fail to display an image when reversing, removing the view of anything or anyone behind the car.
At a glance
What can fail
Moisture exposure inside the driver and passenger head air bag inflators may prevent the head air bags from deploying properly in a crash.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the affected head air bag at no cost to you.
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Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The backup camera display can be adjusted to hide the rear view image, and the vehicle remembers this setting when put in reverse, leaving the screen blank.
What the fix does
Dealers will update the backup camera software at no cost to restore the display functionality.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
Capacitors in the TurboCord portable charger may fail, creating risk of electric shock or fire.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect the charging cable and replace it if needed at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The crankshaft sensor has incorrect firmware that prevents it from reading the crankshaft reluctor ring properly, which can cause the engine to stall.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the crankshaft sensor at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
