Model year guide

2019 BMW 530i

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2019 BMW 530i is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 2 on record.

2019 BMW 530i — representative photo
Representative photo · via Wikimedia Commons

2019 BMW 530i at a glance

Safety recalls1
Combined27 mpg

Free: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.

2019 BMW 530i recalls 1

Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera NHTSA Campaign #19V684000 · 27/09/2019

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 840i, 840i xDrive, M850i xDrive, X5 sDrive, X5 xDrive, X5 M50i, X6 xDrive, X6 M50i, 330i, 330i xDriv…

Fix: 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.

Source: U.S. NHTSA. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.

2019 BMW 530i MPG & running costs

Combined27 mpg
City24 mpg
Highway34 mpg
Est. annual fuel cost$3,050
EPA size classMidsize Cars
TransmissionAutomatic (S8)
Forced inductionTurbocharged
Engine start-stopYes
Passenger volume99 cu ft
Cargo volume14 cu ft
5-yr fuel cost vs average new car$3,250 more

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 2019 BMW 530i costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$15,250
Fuel only$15,250
Per mile$0.20

How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. There aren't enough comparable listings to estimate depreciation for this model, so it is left out. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.

2019 BMW 530i trims & engines on record

Trims
xDrive
Engines
2.0L 4-cyl 248 hp

2019 BMW 530i vehicles on record

Other BMW 530i model years

2019 BMW 530i — frequently asked questions

Does the 2019 BMW 530i have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 2019 BMW 530i. Whether an individual car still needs a recall repair depends on its VIN — check it on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer. Recall repairs are free.

What gas mileage does the 2019 BMW 530i get?

The 2019 BMW 530i has a U.S. EPA estimate of 27 mpg combined (24 city / 34 highway).

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.