2004 BMW 530I problems by component
129 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2004 BMW 530I, grouped by the component owners reported. Each component links to a detailed breakdown with mileage, severity and owner reports.
| Component | Complaints | Share | Median mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags → | 49 | 38% | 82,000 mi |
| Seats → | 29 | 22% | 96,000 mi |
| Electrical System → | 28 | 22% | 98,000 mi |
| Power Train → | 11 | 9% | — |
| Steering | 9 | 7% | — |
| Seat Belts | 8 | 6% | — |
| Engine | 5 | 4% | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 5 | 4% | — |
| Structure | 5 | 4% | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 3 | 2% | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 3 | 2% | — |
| Tires | 3 | 2% | — |
| Service Brakes | 2 | 2% | — |
| Suspension | 2 | 2% | — |
| Visibility | 2 | 2% | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 1 | 1% | — |
| Equipment | 1 | 1% | — |
| Equipment Adaptive/mobility | 1 | 1% | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 1% | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 1% | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 1% | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 1% | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 1% | — |
Component groups as classified by NHTSA. A complaint can name more than one component, so shares may sum to more than 100%.