2017 BMW 530E recalls (1)
1 NHTSA safety recall covers the 2017 BMW 530E. Every recall repair is free at any BMW dealer.
Is yours affected? Recalls cover ranges of VINs, not every 2017 BMW 530E. Check your 530E by VIN and confirm open recalls at NHTSA.gov.
Every 2017 BMW 530E recall
Each campaign as NHTSA published it: what is wrong, what can happen, and the fix. Newest first.
Air Bags · NHTSA 20V243000
- 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.
- Fix
- 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.
2017 BMW 530E complaints and service bulletins
BMW has issued at least 27 technical service bulletins (repair instructions to dealers) for this model year. Complaints are unverified owner reports; a recall is the manufacturer’s admission of a safety defect.
Service bulletins by component
- Equipment (10)
- Electrical System (8)
- Engine and Engine Cooling (6)
- Engine (3)
- Fuel System, Gasoline (2)
- Steering (2)
NHTSA defect investigations covering the 2017 BMW 530E
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation lists this model year in one investigation. An investigation is not a recall; it is how NHTSA decides whether one is needed.
Check your 530E by VIN
Not every 2017 BMW 530E is in every recall. Enter your 17-character VIN to see the recalls on record for your exact vehicle, then confirm which are still open at NHTSA.gov or with any BMW dealer.