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2018 BMW 530E recalls

Every NHTSA recall campaign that covers the 2018 BMW 530E, newest first.

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4 recalls on record for the 2018 BMW 530E. The most recent was on April 29, 2020. Owners also sent NHTSA 27 complaints (since 1995).

Most often about: air bags (1), back over prevention (1), engine and engine cooling (1), equipment (1). A recall applies only to the vehicles in it: check your VIN with BMW or NHTSA to see whether yours is included and still needs the repair.

Owner complaints to NHTSA

27 complaints about the 2018 BMW 530E were sent to NHTSA since 1995; 1 mention a crash, 1 injury.

  • Air Bags9recall on record
  • Seat Belts9
  • Electrical System8
  • Seats2
  • Structure2
  • Engine1

Passenger seat occupancy sensor faulty causing restraint system malfunction and seat belt warning

Nov. 5, 2025 · Air Bags

i have read all the forums and there are many complaints on this same safety issue and why hasn't a recall been issued? Passenger restraint system light stay on !

April 6, 2025 · Air Bags
Complaints are owners' own reports to NHTSA; NHTSA has not confirmed them. Many complaints about one part can lead to an investigation or a recall. Read them on NHTSA.

NHTSA investigations

1 on record

An NHTSA investigation is a review of a possible safety defect. Opening one is not a finding that a defect exists; it can close with a recall or without one.

All 2018 BMW 530E recalls

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  • April 29, 2020BMW 530E, 530I, 540I: Air bags BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2017 530i, 530i xDrive, 540i and 540i xDrive and 2017-2018 530e xDrive vehicles. Prior exposure…
  • Sept. 27, 2019BMW 330I, 530E, 530I and others: Camera 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…
  • Sept. 20, 2018BMW 330E, 530E, 740LE and others: Electrical 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…
  • July 11, 2018BMW 230I, 330E, 330I and others: Engine BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2018 BMW 540d xDrive vehicles. The crankshaft sensor may be equipped with incorrect firmware…