Vehicle safety recalls · NHTSA
2010 BMW 530I recalls (1)
1 NHTSA safety recall covers the 2010 BMW 530I. Every recall repair is free at any BMW dealer.
1recalls
0owner complaints
6+service bulletins
0do-not-drive / park-outside
Is yours affected? Recalls cover ranges of VINs, not every 2010 BMW 530I. Check your 530I by VIN and confirm open recalls at NHTSA.gov.
Every 2010 BMW 530I recall
Each campaign as NHTSA published it: what is wrong, what can happen, and the fix. Newest first.
Engine and Engine Cooling · NHTSA 17V683000
- Problem
- BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2008-2011 128i and 2007-2011 328i, 328xi, 328i xDrive, 525i, 525xi, 528i, 528xi, 530i, 530xi, X3 3.0si, X3 xDrive30i, X5 xDrive30i, Z4 3.0i, Z4 3.0si and Z4 sDrive30i vehicles. The heater for the positive crankcase ventilation (PCV) valve may short circuit.
- Risk
- An electrical short can cause the parts within the PCV valve to melt, increasing the risk of a fire, even when the vehicle is not in use.
- Fix
- BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the PCV valve heater, free of charge. Interim letters were mailed on November 27, 2017. Owners will receive a second notification by the end of October 2018. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
2010 BMW 530I complaints and service bulletins
BMW has issued at least 6 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
- Electrical System (5)
- Equipment (3)
- Engine and Engine Cooling (1)
- Equipment Adaptive/Mobility (1)
- Fuel System, Gasoline (1)
- Visibility (1)
Check your 530I by VIN
Not every 2010 BMW 530I 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.