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Overview
- Body
- Midsize CarsEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
- Drivetrain
- All-Wheel DriveEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
- Transmission
- Automatic (S8)EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
- Powertrain
- HybridEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
- Fuel
- PremiumEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Engine & performance
- Axle ratio
- 3.15
- Cyl
- 4EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
- Aspiration
- TurbochargedEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
- Start-stop system
- YesEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Efficiency
- MPG Hwy
- 35 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
- MPG City
- 27 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
- MPG Comb
- 30 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
- Fuel $/yr
- $2,550EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
- CO₂
- 292 g/miEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
- Eco Score
- 6/10EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
- Smog score
- 7/10
- Elec. Range
- 0 miEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
- SmartWay certified
- No
Dimensions & capacity
- Length
- 195 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/4/2026
- Width
- 74 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/4/2026
- Height
- 58 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/4/2026
- Wheelbase
- 117 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/4/2026
- Curb Weight
- 3,704 lbNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/4/2026
- Pass. Vol
- 98 ft³EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
- Cargo Vol
- 14 ft³EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Safety NHTSA, model year
- Stability control (ESC)
- Standard
- Forward-collision warning
- No
- Lane-departure warning
- No
- Recalls
- 5
- Owner complaints
- 13
Reported problems NHTSA owner complaints, model year
- ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)23%
- SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC23%
- SERVICE BRAKES15%
- UNKNOWN OR OTHER12%
- FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE8%
- VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL8%
Source: NHTSA owner complaints, 26 total.
BMW 530i: best and worst yearsKnown issues manufacturer service bulletins, model year
77 service bulletins filed with NHTSA for this model year
May 22, 2026SUSPENSIONB310626
Noises from the front axle when driving over rough road surfaces, or when turning.
Apr 29, 2026SUSPENSIONB310526
“Popping” noise from the front axle when cornering and driving on uneven road surfaces.
Apr 23, 2026STEERINGB320326
“Groaning” noise from the EPS when the steering wheel is at the end stops.
Apr 10, 2026ELECTRICAL SYSTEMB120526
A “knocking” sound from the fuel tank area can be heard in the passenger area. Occurrence information below. 1. The noise occurs when the engine is at idle 2. The noise occurs sporadically 3. The noise disappears when the fuel filler cap is opened 4. The noise also disappears when the tank ventilation valve is disconnected There is no relevant fault saved in the fault memory.
Mar 11, 2026ELECTRICAL SYSTEMB120326
BMW AG is conducting Voluntary Emissions Recall (effective March 11, 2026) on certain Model Year 2023 -2026 BMW vehicles that were produced between January 14, 2022, and September 16, 2025.
Feb 5, 2026STRUCTURE:BODYIn-Vehicle-InApp-Comm
The water drain hose of the slide/tilt sunroof must be checked and, if necessary, re-attached. If the front left water drain hose is not connected, water can enter the footwell via the A-pillar and the carpet on the driver's side can soak up the water that has entered.
Jan 22, 2026ELECTRICAL SYSTEMB060726
Wiring Harness Return
Jan 17, 2026FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMB160225
The assembly cover on the left side of the fuel tank may not have been properly plastic welded. Thiscould lead to a smell of fuel after refueling or service engine soon light (MIL) for an evaporative leakin the fuel system.
- and 69 more
Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications (technical service bulletins).
Warranty manufacturer terms, by make
- Basic
- 4 yr / 50k mi
- Powertrain
- 4 yr / 50k mi
- Roadside assistance
- 4 yr
- Maintenance
- 3 yr / 36k mi
- EV battery
- 8 yr / 100k mi
Information is gathered on a best-effort basis from public sources, may be incomplete or out of date, and is not purchasing or financial advice. Verify with the manufacturer or dealer before buying.