2017 BMW 530i recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2017 BMW 530i; the most frequently affected component is air bags. Owners filed 18 complaints, most often about seat belts. Among the 6 model years of this model in the database, 2017 ranks #5 for number of recalls.

Recalls1

Complaints18

Crashes reported2in stored complaints

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Recalls (1)

Air bagsCampaign 20V243000 · 29 Apr 2020

Problem: 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 to excessive levels of humidity within the driver and passenger head air bag inflators may affect the proper deployment of the head air bags.

Risk: In the event of a crash of sufficient severity, deployment of the head air bag may be impaired and/or the igniter could separate from the inflator, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the left or right head air bag, free of charge. The recall began June 24, 2020. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

What owners complain about

Share of the 18 most recent complaints stored for this model year, by component. Owners can list more than one component.

Seat belts5 · 28%

Air bags4 · 22%

Seats2 · 11%

Steering2 · 11%

Electrical system2 · 11%

Structure2 · 11%

Unknown or other2 · 11%

Engine2 · 11%

When complaints were filed

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From owner complaints

Passenger side seat sensor defective. Alerted me that the passenger side seatbelt was unbuckled for over a month. Took replacing the seat to fix.
Seat belts · Dec 2017 · NHTSA complaint record

Steering wheel set in highest position and sticks there. Refuses to move into downward position when using button; forces driver to have hands very high up in position. Dealer replaced entire steering column to fix, believed to be defective motor.
Steering · Dec 2017 · NHTSA complaint record

The driver's side door freezes during cold weather. Bmw has replaced the door actuator once already, and now is malfunctioning again. The door opens, then will not shut. I have to hold the door shut while driving to work. Attached is an image of the door not shutting.
Electrical system · Dec 2017 · NHTSA complaint record

Active lane keeping assistant is very dangerous because the vehicle often will veer out of lane toward oncoming traffic or other obstacle. This occurs even though there are clear lane markings and all other requirements for system operation are met. It happens at higher speeds and at lower speeds as well. Since the…
Steering · Nov 2017 · NHTSA complaint record

How this year compares

Recalls per model year for this model.

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Source

Recall and complaint records from the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). A recall listed here may not apply to every vehicle of this model year — always check your VIN with NHTSA or a dealer.

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