Bmw 530ia 2001
Model 530ia made in 2001 by Bmw got 12 consumer complains there are 3 recalls as well as 6 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to air bags, electrical system and engine and engine cooling. Technical service bulletines regarding exterior lighting, steering. There were some recalls concerningair bags, engine and engine cooling.
Model 2001
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS - FRONTAL - SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE | ||||||||||||||||
| 03V421000 | BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE | from 01/01/2001 to 08/31/2001 | V (Vehicle) | 23000 | 11/10/2003 | MFR | BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE | 10/24/2003 | 10/30/2003 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | 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 malfunction that could lead to an unintended activation of one or more of these components. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Unexpected deployment of the air bag(s) could cause serious injury if an occupant is too close to the deploying air bag(s). in addition, the battery safety terminal may also be activated. if that happens, the starter cable would become disconnected from the battery, and the engine could not be restarted. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will replace the air bag control module. owner notification began november10, 2003. owners should contact bmw at 1-800-831-1117. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration | |||||||||||||||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM - FAN | ||||||||||||||||
| 01V206000 | BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE | from 01/16/2001 to 06/18/2001 | V (Vehicle) | 76469 | 09/28/2001 | MFR | BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE | 06/21/2001 | 07/02/2001 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. the engine auxiliary/cooling fan operation, including variable speed, is electronically controlled. failure of the fan motor can cause the electrical circuitry of the fan control unit to overload and fail, causing the fan to stop operating. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | If this were to occur, engine overheating and subsequent engine damage could result. in addition, it is possible for the failure of the electrical circuitry to cause a fire in the fan control unit located in the front of the engine compartment. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will replace the fan. owner notification began september 28, 2001. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact bmw at 1-800-831-1117. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). | |||||||||||||||
| 02V138000 | BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE | V (Vehicle) | 1550 | MFR | BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE | 05/16/2002 | 05/20/2002 | |||||||||
| Defect Summary | On certain passenger vehicles, the engine auxiliary/cooling fan operation, including variable speed, is electronically controlled. failure of the fan motor can cause the electrical circuitry of the fan control unit to overload and fail, causing the fan to stop operating. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | If this were to occur, engine overheating and subsequent engine damage could result. in addition, it is possible for the failure of the electrical circuitry to cause a fire in the fan control unit located in the front of the engine compartment. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will replace the fan. owner notification began september 28, 2001. this is a supplement to a recall that began during september 2001 (see recall campaign 01v206). owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact bmw at 1-800-831-1117. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | |||||
| SIB-63-02-01 | 08/01/2010 | 10037025 | Ready | 04/27/2011 | |
| SIB-63-02-01 | 08/01/2010 | 10037025 | Bmw: procedure for determining and replacing incandescent and halogen light bulbs under warranty. *rm | 04/27/2011 | |
| STEERING - ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM | |||||
| SIB-32-04-07 | 06/01/2010 | 10036979 | Ready | 04/25/2011 | |
| SIB-32-04-07 | 06/01/2010 | 10036979 | Bmw: a new technical process has been created for bmw to identify causes of steering complaints with a wide range of models. *rm | 04/25/2011 | |
| STEERING - HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM | |||||
| SIB-32-04-07 | 06/01/2010 | 10036979 | Ready | 04/25/2011 | |
| SIB-32-04-07 | 06/01/2010 | 10036979 | Bmw: a new technical process has been created for bmw to identify causes of steering complaints with a wide range of models. *rm | 04/25/2011 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS | |||
| 10/31/2003 | 1 | 06/23/2001 | |
| On october 31, 2003 at 9:30pm, airbags(front, head - driver side/front, side, head - passenger side) deployed as driver was starting the engine of a parked car. the impact shattered the front windshield and driver received a concussion. driver is currently suffering from headaches, ringing in the ear, sleep-disorder, sore/stiffness. *ak | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING - FRONT UNDERHOOD | |||
| 10/04/2001 | 1 | 07/01/2001 | |
| Car caught fire while parked in garage. *ak | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM - FAN | |||
| 08/16/2001 | 1 | 04/01/2001 | |
| No notification from manufacturer. from reading the automotive press i suspected that there may be a fan problem. upon taking my wife's bmw to the neillo bmw in sacramento i asked them to check. the car was deemed inoperable, the fan would not run, but was drawing current constently. there should be a manditory government recall declared on this vehicle. but for my interest in the automotive industry this condition would likely have caused severe injury to property and possibly injury to my family.*ak | |||
| 07/18/2001 | 2 | 04/21/2001 | |
| Consumer claims that after engine fan was replaced engine caught on fire. *ak auxiliary cooling fan caught fire two weeks after it was replaced, consumer is concerned because the new fan has the same part as the fan that caught fire. *slc | |||
| 07/06/2001 | 1 | 06/01/2001 | |
| Auxilliary cooling fan motor caught fire after vehicle engine turned off. | |||
| POWER TRAIN | |||
| 09/24/2008 | 97000 | ||
| 2001 bmw 530ia reverse?!?! the car has never been abused and always serviced as recommended by the on board computer and owners manual. reverse for no reason stopped working at the worst possible time!!! it has enough power to roll very slowly if you rev the motor out of a flat parking spot but it doesn't have any power to back up any incline at all. i have never abused the car or had any problems with the drive train. the dealership told me it has a sealed transmission and you can't check or add fluid. i got stuck against a curb while trying to perform a u-turn blocking oncoming traffic and had to get a tow truck to remove my car a few feet back. i thought that i did something wrong but after researching i see that tons of people have encountered this same defect!! why hasn't this been recalled? it's a very expensive repair costing thousands for a new transmission. i worked at a bmw dealership in sales and the service provider i spoke to said it's a common problem with bmw that should be addressed | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||
| 08/15/2009 | 112300 | 1 | |
| Car failed to operate in reverse when automatic transmission was placed in reverse. *tr | |||
| SEATS - FRONT ASSEMBLY - SEAT HEATER/COOLER | |||
| 12/19/2004 | 1 | ||
| On december 19, 2004 i was driving my 2001 bmw 530i with the driver side seat heater in the on position. i parked the car in a parking lot, shut off the engine, and was exiting on the driver side, when i noticed that the back support portion of the driver side seat had caught on e and burned a hole through the leather interior. it also singed my winter coat that i was wearing at the time. i put out the fire and realized that the seat heater element had malfunctioned and caused the fire. to date, i've been working to have the seat replaced through bmw and its dealership herb chambers bmw of boston, but they have delayed the replacement, eventhough they have agreed to replace the same. no reason was provided for the delays.*ak | |||
Car dealers selling
| State | City | Zip | Name | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MA | BOSTON | HERB CHAMBERS BMW-BOSTON | ||
| VA | ARLINGTON | 22202 | BMW OF ARLINGTON | 703-684-8500 |