BMW 530IA recalls and problems
4 recalls and 29 owner complaints for 3 model years. Pick your year for full details.
Recalls
4
Complaints
29
Crashes reported
1
Fires reported
7
Choose a model year
BMW 530IA by year
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 530IA | 0 | 13 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2002 530IA | 1 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2001 530IA | 3 | 11 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 0 |
Most reported BMW 530IA problems
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 11 | |
| Power Train | 6 | |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 5 | |
| Engine | 3 | |
| Seats | 2 | |
| Electrical System | 2 | |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 1 | |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 |
All BMW 530IA recalls
| Recall | Date | Years | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03V-421 | Oct 24, 2003 | 2001 | Air Bags | On certain passenger vehicles, a microprocessor in the air bag control module, which activates the front air bags, the side air bags, the front seat safety belt pretensioners, and the battery safety terminal, may have a… |
| 02V-138 | May 16, 2002 | 2001 | Engine and Engine Cooling | On certain passenger vehicles, the engine auxiliary/cooling fan operation, including variable speed, is electronically controlled. |
| 01V-352 | Nov 26, 2001 | 2002 | Tires | Vehicle description: during the tire mounting process on certain passenger vehicles built with standard (Non-sport) suspension and equipped with continental contitouringcontact ch95 ecoplus tires, size 225/65r16 95h… |
| 01V-206 | Jun 21, 2001 | 2001 | Engine and Engine Cooling | Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. |
Frequently asked questions
What is the worst year for the BMW 530IA?
By owner complaints to NHTSA, the 2003 BMW 530IA has the most reports (13). Check the 2003 page for the problems owners describe.
How many recalls does the BMW 530IA have?
NHTSA lists 4 safety recalls covering BMW 530IA model years 2001–2002.
What are the most common BMW 530IA problems?
Owners report air bags, power train, engine and engine cooling problems most often.