2018 BMW 520I Suspension Parts

Engine:
2.0L L4 Turbocharged

11 Suspension parts are listed for the 2018 BMW 520I, in 4 part types, covering the 2.0L L4 Turbocharged engine. Each one has a brand, a manufacturer part number and notes that say where it fits.

On the 2018 BMW 520I, the suspension system controls ride, tire contact and alignment through shocks, struts, control arms, bushings and links. Most of the listed parts are Control Arm (5 parts), Control Arm Bushing (2 parts) and Ride Height Sensor (2 parts). The other 1 part type covers the remaining 2 parts.

Control Arm

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
DORMAN Popular 526589
🇲🇽 MX
Complete Arm with Ball Joint
Fitment notes — DORMAN 526589
Complete Arm with Ball Joint
Front Left Lower Rearward
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DORMAN 526702
🇲🇽 MX
Complete Arm with Ball Joint
Fitment notes — DORMAN 526702
Complete Arm with Ball Joint
Front Upper
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DORMAN 520831
🇲🇽 MX
Rear Left Upper ForwardLateral Arm
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DORMAN 520832
🇲🇽 MX
Rear Right Upper ForwardLateral Arm
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DORMAN 526590
🇲🇽 MX
Complete Arm with Ball Joint
Fitment notes — DORMAN 526590
Complete Arm with Ball Joint
Front Right Lower Rearward
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This table covers the control arms that locate each hub relative to the chassis. Typical signs include clunks over bumps, a wander on the highway, or inner-edge tire wear. Get an alignment after any control-arm work, and inspect the ball joint and bushings that came with the arm.

Control Arm Bushing

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
DORMAN 533630
🇲🇽 MX
Front Lower Rearward Inner
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DORMAN 533631
🇲🇽 MX
Front Lower Rearward At Strut Fork
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This table covers the bushings pressed into each control arm. Typical signs include a clunk over bumps, or a torn or walked-out bushing you can see. Press the new bushing square. A cocked bushing will tear in a few thousand miles.

Ride Height Sensor

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
ARNOTT RH3718
🇲🇽 MX
Fits Rear
Fitment notes — ARNOTT RH3718
Fits:
Rear
or:
Front
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MONROE HS10203
🇲🇽 MX
Fits Frontwith Air Suspension
Fitment notes — MONROE HS10203
Fits:
Frontwith Air Suspension
or:
Rearwith Air Suspension
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This table covers the Ride Height sensors. Typical signs include a warning lamp, a stored code, or a reading that drops out when the harness is wiggled. Inspect the connector and ground before replacing the sensor — wiring faults are often condemned as bad sensors.

Buying Suspension Parts for a 2018 BMW 520I

On this vehicle, the suspension system controls ride, tire contact and alignment through shocks, struts, control arms, bushings and links.

  • Confirm you have the 2.0L L4 Turbocharged engine — every part on this page is matched to it.
  • Read the notes on each row for position, trim and spec qualifiers before you order.
  • Where labor overlaps, replace shocks and struts in axle pairs, renew the sway-bar links with the struts, and get an alignment after any control-arm or tie-rod work.
  • Cross-reference the manufacturer part number against your old part or a service-manual listing.

Start with the largest groups on this page: Control Arm and Control Arm Bushing .

Frequently Asked Questions

How many suspension parts fit the 2018 BMW 520I?

Our catalog currently lists 11 suspension parts for the 2018 BMW 520I across 4 subcategories and 3 brands, covering the 2.0L L4 Turbocharged engine. Each part is matched to the engine(s) it fits.

What are the signs of suspension problems on a 2018 BMW 520I?

Common symptoms include clunks over speed bumps, wandering steering, cupped tire wear, or a nose that keeps bouncing after a dip. If you notice any of these, identify the affected subcategory above and cross-reference the part numbers listed.

What should I replace at the same time?

Where labor overlaps, replace shocks and struts in axle pairs, renew the sway-bar links with the struts, and get an alignment after any control-arm or tie-rod work.

What do the market flags (US, CA, MX) on each part mean?

They show the market for which the manufacturer published application data for that part — where the vehicle was first sold, not where the part was made. If your 2018 BMW 520I was originally sold in the US, the safest choice is a part marked for the US market.

How do I make sure a part fits my 2018 BMW 520I?

Every part on this page is matched to the 2.0L L4 Turbocharged engine. Then worn bushings often mimic bad shocks — inspect before buying, and remember loaded vs unloaded strut assemblies differ in labor by hours. The notes column carries position and trim qualifiers where they apply.

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