2007 BMW 530I exterior lighting problems
14 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the exterior lighting on the 2007 BMW 530I — 19% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The headlight went out - replaced bulbs and still not working. Removed the headlight assembly and noticed every wire was bare with barely any coating left to protect the wires- at least 15 wires. Headlight replacement cost is over $650.00.!! This is an electrical hazard and could cause shorting out…”
filed Mar 16, 2020
“Insulation on electrical wiring inside headlight assembly is crumbling apart. This lets bare wire touch each other and shorts out headlight, leading to malfunctioning / very unpredictable and dangerous lighting. Other drivers may not see you coming”
filed Jun 3, 2019
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Exterior Lighting problems in other 530I years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 530I | 9 | 11% |
| 2005 530I | 5 | 9% |
| 2004 530I | 3 | 2% |
| 2002 530I | 1 | 3% |
| 2001 530I | 1 | 4% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2007 BMW 530I
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.