NHTSA (USA)CriticalPark Outside
At a glance
What can fail
The engine starter relay can corrode, causing it to overheat and short circuit.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the engine starter at no cost to you.
This page covers 5 recalls and EPA fuel economy for the 2020 BMW 530i.
28 mpg combined
8.4 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 2020 BMW 530i has 5 recalls, the most serious being a drivetrain defect where the output shafts that deliver power to the rear wheels can break, causing sudden loss of drive power or, if the parking brake is not set, an unexpected rollaway.
A corroded engine starter relay is also a concern: the relay can overheat and short circuit, raising the risk of a fire. Three recalls involve the rearview camera. In some cases the camera image fails to appear at all when reversing, while in others the image is partially obscured or reduced in coverage. All three camera issues raise the risk of a crash when backing up, particularly if the driver is relying on the camera alone. Note that the xDrive variants of the 530i are affected by the output shaft recall, while the camera issues apply more broadly across the 530i lineup.
At a glance
What can fail
The engine starter relay can corrode, causing it to overheat and short circuit.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the engine starter 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
When shifting into Reverse, the rearview camera display may show a partially obscured image or fail to illuminate, reducing rear visibility.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect and update the rearview camera software as needed at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The output shafts that transfer engine power to the rear wheels may break due to a heat treatment error during manufacturing.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the output shaft(s) at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The rearview camera image may be slightly obscured in certain areas, limiting rear visibility and not meeting federal safety standards.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect the rearview camera and reprogram it with updated software if needed.
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.