BMW 530IA recalls and problems by year
NHTSA lists 3 recalls and 11 owner complaints for the BMW 530IA (model years 2001–2003). The most reported problem area is engine and engine cooling (3 complaints), followed by air bags (2 complaints). The 2001 model year has the most recalls (3).
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 0 | 13 | 1 | 2 | |
| 2002 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2001 | 3 | 11 | 0 | 5 |
Most reported problem areas
What owners name in their complaints across all BMW 530IA model years. A complaint can name more than one area.
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine and engine cooling | 3 | 1 of 3 | |
| Air bags | 2 | 1 of 3 | |
| Electrical system | 2 | 1 of 3 | |
| Power train | 2 | 1 of 3 | |
| Engine | 1 | 1 of 3 |
All 3 recalls
| Recall | Date | Problem area | Model years | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03V421000 | Oct 24, 2003 | Air bags: frontal, sensor/control module-inactive | 2001 | 23,000 |
| 02V138000 | May 16, 2002 | Engine and engine cooling: cooling system, fan | 2001 | 1,550 |
| 01V206000 | Jun 21, 2001 | Engine and engine cooling: cooling system, fan | 2001 | 76,469 |
Vehicles: the manufacturer's estimate of all vehicles potentially affected by the recall, across every model it covers. Each model-year page lists what its recalls fix.
Owners reported a crash in 0 complaints and a fire in 5 complaints; 1 person injured and 0 deaths are recorded in these reports. These are the owners' accounts, not findings of cause.
Complaint counts grow with how many cars were sold and how long they have been on the road; compare years with that in mind. Complaints are unverified owner reports.