BMW 530I air bags problems by year
180 NHTSA owner complaints name the air bags across 8 530I model years. The most reported year is 2004 with 49 reports.
| Year | Air Bags reports | Share | Median mileage | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 530I | 13 | 52% | — | |
| 2007 530I | 20 | 27% | 60,000 mi | |
| 2006 530I | 32 | 38% | 87,000 mi | |
| 2005 530I | 37 | 64% | 90,000 mi | |
| 2004 530I | 49 | 38% | 82,000 mi | |
| 2003 530I | 17 | 37% | — | |
| 2002 530I | 8 | 28% | — | |
| 2001 530I | 4 | 16% | — |
Share is the fraction of that year’s complaints naming the air bags. Raw counts are not adjusted for sales volume — years that sold more units naturally accumulate more reports.