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BMW 530I electrical system problems by year

83 NHTSA owner complaints name the electrical system across 8 530I model years. The most reported year is 2004 with 28 reports.

YearElectrical System reportsShare
2018 530I28%
2007 530I1622%
2006 530I1619%
2005 530I1017%
2004 530I2822%
2003 530I817%
2002 530I13%
2001 530I28%

Share is the fraction of that year’s complaints naming the electrical system. Raw counts are not adjusted for sales volume — years that sold more units naturally accumulate more reports.