This page covers 2 recalls and EPA fuel economy for the 2018 BMW 530i.
27 mpg combined
8.7 L/100km
Midsize 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 530i has 2 recalls, the more serious being a crankshaft sensor that can cause the engine to stall unexpectedly while driving, raising the risk of a crash. Note that the stall recall specifically affects 540d xDrive models, so it may not apply to all 530i vehicles. The second recall covers the backup camera, which can fail to display an image when reversing, leaving the driver without visibility behind the vehicle.
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.
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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.
