2019 Bmw 530e problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Vehicle Speed Control (2) · Power Train (2) · Visibility/Wiper (1)
Safety recalls (2)
Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera 2019-09-27 · campaign 19V684000 · 257,473 vehicles
Defect: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2018 540d, 2018-2020 530i, 530i xDrive, 540i, 540i xDrive, M550i xDrive, M5, 530e, 530e xDrive, X3 sDrive, X3 xDrive, X3 M40i, X3 M, and 2019-2020 X4 xDrive, X4 M40i, X4 M, X7 xDrive, X7 M50i, 740Li, 740Li xDrive, 750Li, 750Li xDrive, 8 Series Convertible and Coupe 840i, 840i xDrive, M850i xDrive, X5 sDrive, X5 xDrive, X5 M50i, X6 xDrive, X6 M50i, 330i, 330i xDrive, M340i, M340i xDrive, Z4 sDrive, Z4 M40i, 740Le xDrive and 745Le xDrive, 2018-2
Risk: The lack of an image in the back-up camera display increases the risk of a crash.
Fix: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will update the back-up camera software, free of charge. The recall began November 8, 2019. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 or Rolls-Royce at 1-877-877-3735. Toyota owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371.
Equipment:electrical 2018-09-20 · campaign 18V652000 · 3,501 vehicles
Defect: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2018 BMW 330e iPerformance, i3 Rex, i3 Sport Rex, X5 xDrive40e, i3 BEV, i3 Sport BEV and 2019 i8 and i8 Roadster vehicles and 2018-2019 530e iPerformance, 530e xDrive iPerformance and 740Le xDrive iPerformance vehicles. Capacitors within the TurboCord Portable Chargers may fail, possibly resulting in a shock hazard or a fire.
Risk: An electrical shock or a fire can increase the risk of injury or death.
Fix: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the charging cable, and replace it if necessary, free of charge. The recall began February 22, 2019. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Service bulletins (248)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Engine 2025-10-09 · B011425 · Warranty Program/Extension
the evap systems purge (vent) valve limited warranty for defects in materials and / or workmanship has been extended to 15 years / 150,000 miles as determined from the original first in-service / delivery date.
Engine 2025-05-19 · B010525 · Warranty Program/Extension
the high-temperature (ht) coolant expansion tanks breathing line/pipe limited warranty for defects in materials and / workmanship has been extended to 10 years / 120,000 miles as determined from the original first in-service / delivery date.
Electrical System 2024-12-04 · 011024 · Warranty Program/Extension
the high-voltage (hv) battery assembly cell modules temperature sensors (internal ntc repair kit-specific) limited warranty for defects in materials or workmanship has been extended to 15 years / 150,000 miles as determined from the original in-service/first delivery date.
Exterior Lighting 2024-03-14 · B630418 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
one or more of the led daytime running lights are dim or discolored.
Engine And Engine Cooling 2024-03-04 · B120721 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
check control message (ccm) indicates: (id 213): stop, exercising due care. voltage supply the service engine soon light is on with the following dme fault code: 21b209 - starter alternator / belt for 48v system (osa_riemen_riss): belt betweencombustion engine and starter generator torn and/or o
Visibility:power Window Devices And Controls 2024-01-16 · B510819 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
the basic conditions for initializing the power windows are not met.
Showing the 6 most recent of 248 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2026-09-29 · Electrical System“the contact owns a 2019 bmw 530e. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 26v441000 (electrical system); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. the local dealer was contacted. the contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the manufacturer was m…”
2026-08-22 · Engine“i learned from carfax on july 12, 2026 that a recall has been issued on my vehicle, a 2019 bmw 530e -- "recall 26v-441:540 engine starter". the recall relates to the engine starter and i understand from my research that the engine could catch on fire, even when the car is turned off. now 5 weeks later, i have not received any notification from bm…”
2025-11-13 · Equipment · 63,000 mi · 🔥 fire“the contact owned a 2019 bmw 530e. the contact stated that while driving at a moderate rate of speed, a warning message that stated" this car will not start again" appeared on the instrument panel. upon exiting the vehicle, a grayish-whitish smoke began to emit from the driver's side door. the contact and her granddaughters immediately exited the v…”
2025-07-22 · Power Train“* the component that failed is the front axle of my 2019 530e xdrive, and it's a common issue for the xdrive, even under normal use. i was told by my service advisor at my local bmw dealership that it should be repaired as soon as possible. * a damaged axle can lead to a wheel locking up, causing the vehicle to skid or veer off course, especially …”
2025-02-15 · Vehicle Speed Control · 💥 crash“dear ntsb team, i am writing to formally report a serious safety incident involving my 2019 bmw 530e, which occurred last night on [xxx] in danville, ca. my vehicle was parked in my friend’s private driveway, with the parking brake engaged and the gear selector set to park. i was chatting with my friend who was in the passenger seat . my feet wer…”
2024-04-01 · Unknown Or Other“sunroof exploded myself and two friends were in the car when we heard a loud bang, it sounded like a gunshot that went off and glass was falling down all over us. we thought a bullet or rock came thru the sunroof. after arriving back at home we did some research and see this is a known problem with exploding sunroofs. it was very scary. bm…”
2024-02-07 · Visibility/Wiper“o rear view camera o when in reverse, camera image on infotainment display goes black hindering rearward visibility. this only happens occasionally. o vehicle has been into sewell bmw of grapevine, tx multiple times for this issue. they have done a software update and replaced the camera. problem continues to persist. they will no longer look at…”
2023-11-22 · Air Bags · 15,000 mi · 💥 crash“the contact owned a 2019 bmw 530e. the contact stated that while stopped due to traffic, the vehicle was rear-ended causing the contact to crash into the vehicle in front. during the impacts, the contact hit his head, and was unconscious. the contact does not remember if it was the steering wheel or the windshield where he hit his head. the only ai…”
2023-09-07 · Seat Belts“the passenger restraint system is malfunctioning and dealer not covering the cost. it’s a defect in the component and a clear safety issue.…”
2023-04-14 · Electrical System:instrument Panel:speedometer/Odometer · 30,000 mi“the contact owns a 2019 bmw 530e. the contact stated that while her uncle was driving approximately 65 mph, the instrument panel display became inoperable. during the failure, the speedometer was inoperable. the contact stated that the failure occurred on several occasions. the vehicle was taken to the local dealer however, the mechanic found no fa…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.