Complaints
84
Crashes
6
Fires
1
Injuries
9
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 2005 Bmw 530i Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#131 complaints
AIR BAGS
Avg mileage:95,632 mi
Crash-related:2
#210 complaints
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Avg mileage:103,614 mi
Fires:1
#38 complaints
SEAT BELTS
Avg mileage:96,550 mi
Crash-related:1
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Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2005 Bmw 530i.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS | 31 | 2 | — | 95,632 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 10 | — | 1 | 103,614 mi | |
| SEAT BELTS | 8 | 1 | — | 96,550 mi | |
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | 5 | 1 | — | 88,921 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 5 | — | — | 130,875 mi | |
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE | 4 | — | — | 75,000 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN | 4 | — | — | 131,714 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 3 | 1 | — | 133,250 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 3 | 1 | — | 145,000 mi | |
| TIRES | 2 | — | — | 23,000 mi | |
| ENGINE | 1 | — | — | 78,850 mi | |
| EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY | 1 | — | — | 90,000 mi | |
| STEERING | 1 | — | — | 121,000 mi | |
| STRUCTURE | 1 | — | — | 73,594 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 1 | — | — | 82,000 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 1 | — | — | 1,000 mi | |
| VISIBILITY | 1 | — | — | 115,000 mi | |
| VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER | 1 | — | — | — | |
| WHEELS | 1 | — | — | 65,000 mi |
Other Bmw 530i Years
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