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2018 BMW 530i Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 2018 BMW 530i has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 262,782 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 38 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the air bags. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

BACK OVER PREVENTION 19V684000 2019-09-27 257,473 affected
Defect

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2018 540d, 2018-2020 530i, 530i xDrive, 540i, 540i xDrive, M550i xDrive, M5, 530e, 530e xDrive, X3 sDrive, X3 xDrive, X3 M40i, X3 M, and 2019-2020 X4 xDrive, X4 M40i, X4 M, X7 xDrive, X7 M50i, 740Li, 740Li xDrive, 750Li, 750Li xDrive, 8 Series Convertible and Coupe…

Consequence

The lack of an image in the back-up camera display increases the risk of a crash.

Remedy

BMW will notify owners, and dealers will update the back-up camera software, free of charge. The recall began November 8, 2019. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 or Rolls-Royce at 1-877-877-3735. Toyota owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371.

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 18V465000 2018-07-11 5,309 affected
Defect

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2018 BMW 540d xDrive vehicles. The crankshaft sensor may be equipped with incorrect firmware, preventing the sensor from properly processing input from the crankshaft reluctor ring, possibly resulting in a vehicle stall. On September 12, 2018, BMW expanded the…

Consequence

A vehicle stall can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the crankshaft sensor, free of charge. The recall began September 6, 2018. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

Complaints by component

AIR BAGS
12
SEAT BELTS
7
SEATS
5
ENGINE
4
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
4
1crashes2injuries
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
2
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
2
AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION
1
STEERING
1
Total complaints38

What owners report

Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.

“I was driving home after picking my son up from school and out of no where the vehicle temperature was in the red and a message popped up stating that vehicle coolant needed to be replenished but that continued driving of the vehicle was ok. It was not ok at all! The car started smoking and we…”

ENGINE · reported 2025-06-11

“The contact's wife owns a 2018 bmw 530i. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact refilled the coolant reservoir, and the warning light turned off; however, the check engine light soon returned. The vehicle was towed to a…”

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING · reported 2025-01-10

“The oil filter housing has a plastic coolant passage that cracked. That lead to a complete loss of coolant, leaving my teenage daughter stranded. The problem seems pretty wide spread on these cars and happens right around the end of the warranty period. It could have been a more than $2500 repair.…”

ENGINE · reported 2024-12-14

“The contact owns a 2018 bmw 530i. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, a coolant-level message was displayed on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where a diagnostic test determined that there was a coolant leak inside the engine. The contact was informed…”

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING · reported 2024-08-01

“I parked my car and there were not any lights on the showing. When I returned to my car about an hour later 2 lights were shown (1) 4 wheel drive and (2) passenger restraint system. I am concerned about the passenger restraint system because until I can get this repaired, no one can use the…”

AIR BAGS · reported 2024-07-21

“Passenger restraint system malfunction. L”

AIR BAGS · reported 2024-07-14

“Car randomly shows “passenger restraint system malfunctionâ€�. I have read multiple complaints from other bmw owners about this issue that is not covered under bmw warranty.”

AIR BAGS · reported 2024-06-21

“Car randomly shows “passenger restraint system malfunctionâ€�. I have read multiple complaints from other bmw owners about this issue that is not covered under bmw warranty.”

SEATS · reported 2024-06-21
Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2018 BMW 530i as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.