2007 BMW 530XI: engine overheating

6 of the 67 complaints about the 2007 BMW 530XI describe engine overheating.

owner complaints: 6
of this car's complaints: 9%
typical mileage: 100,000
recalls: 0

Is there a fix? 9 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below

Engine overheating by model year

2007
6
2006
1

What owners say

Filed Oct 20, 2022 · Engine · 100,000 miles · CT

The contact owns a 2007 BMW 530XI. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 22V119000 (Engine and Engine Cooling) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the vehicle was overheating while driving. The contact stated that the frame of the vehicle felt extremely hot after driving and the vehicle took a long time to cool down. There was no warning light illuminated. An unknown local dealer was contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was approximately 100,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

Filed Sep 28, 2022 · Engine · 178,000 miles · IN

The contact owns a 2007 BMW 530XI. The contact stated that while driving in the snow, the vehicle overheated. The contact was able to pull over to the shoulder. The engine overheated, and slow-down messages were displayed. The engine overheated and shut down immediately. warning indicator lights were illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer where it was diagnosed that the thermostat and water pump needed to be replaced but the dealer refused to repair the vehicle. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. The manufacturer was notified about the failure and referred the contact to the dealer. The contact stated the failure was related to the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 22V119000 ( Engine and Engine Cooling). The approximate failure mileage was 178,000.

Filed Jul 26, 2022 · Engine · 160,519 miles · IN

The contact owns a 2007 BMW 530XI. The contact stated while driving 40 MPH, the vehicle overheated with a message to pull over displayed. The contact was able to pull over safely and had the vehicle towed to the dealer. The vehicle was diagnosed and the contact was informed that the failure was not related to the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 22V119000 (Engine and Engine Cooling). The contact was informed that the thermostat and water pump needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and stated confirmed that the failure was not related to the recall. The failure mileage was 160,519. The contact stated the dealer refuses to fix the recall.

Filed Aug 19, 2012 · Engine · 86,000 miles · CA

The engine overheated on the highway and the car stopped. I had to wait a lil while before stated back up then he overheated again. Took it to the dealer and he told me that could off cause a fire. But after review of the key data he realized that no service was overdue and ask me to let the car for the week end . I'm still waiting for the diagnostic and don't know if this malfunction is cover by a recall.

Filed May 3, 2012 · Engine · NJ

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 bmw 530xi. The contact stated that the vehicle was constantly overheating. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer where the dealer replaced both the water pump and the thermostat. The dealer told the contact that the failure could have started a fire if it was not corrected. The failure mileage was unknown and the current mileage was 75,578. Updated 6/4/12 *cn the consumer stated he paid for the repairs. The recall did not cover his model year. Updated 06/07/12

Filed Jul 19, 2010 · Electrical · 54,816 miles · MA · fire

A 2007 bmw 530xi caught fire shortly after it was started. The lamp control module burned, causing sparks, smoke, and burning various parts. The mechanic at chambers bmw said that the left front head light collected moisture, and the lights drain clogged. The accumulated moisture caused the fire. The car has ahistory of electrical problems. In dec. 2008, 1 year prior to the fire, the rear sunroof drain clogged, causing water to collect in the spare tire well. It caused the tire pressure light to falsely signal, as rdc module had burned out. There were other electrical problems, which required a radio replacement. A few days before the fire, the dashboard signal for engine overheating went on during a cold winter day. We towed the car to the dealer who claimed he fixed it. Two days after we got the car back, my wife turned it on, started to drive, and the fire started.