Bmw 530ia 2002
Model 530ia made in 2002 by Bmw got 11 consumer complains there is 1 recall as well as 6 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to power train, unknown or other and vehicle speed control. Technical service bulletines regarding exterior lighting, steering. There was one recall concerning tires .
Model 2002
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 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TIRES - SIDEWALL | ||||||||||||||||
| 01V352000 | BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE | from 09/28/2001 to 10/24/2001 | V (Vehicle) | 1318 | 12/10/2001 | MFR | BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE | 11/26/2001 | 11/30/2001 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | 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, having dot codes 4001, 4101, or 4201, the outer sidewall surface of the tires may have been cut by a sharp edge. operation of the vehicle over a long period of time could lead to a reduction of inflation pressure. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Continued driving with low inflation pressure in the tire could ultimately result in damage to the tire, affect vehicle handling and control, and could in some cases result in a vehicle crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will inspect all five tires for a possible cut in the sidewall, and if a cut is found, the tire will be replaced. owner notification began december 10, 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). | |||||||||||||||
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN | |||
| 10/01/2010 | 104000 | ||
| At 104,700 miles the service engine soon light illuminated. diagnosis was p0741 (bmw code 48) which is a fault with the torque converter clutch (tcc). this failure, until corrected, results in lower fuel mileage and a guaranteed failure to pass an emissions test during state mandated vehicle inspections. continued use of the vehicle will likely result in transmission damage since the tcc lockup clutch is slipping, resulting in debris building up in the fluid. this fault is due to a defective torque converter clutch seal that bmw has a hidden service bulletin on. see si 24 03 06 dated february 2008. numerous postings on bmw forums indicate that this issue is widespread with a large number of failures taking place. there is no documented evidence that the seal in question has been updated, meaning failure of the seal will likely happen again during the (expected) life of the car. | |||
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | |||
| 05/28/2012 | 137000 | ||
| On may 28th 2012 on the highway, the bmw threw a service engine soon light. using a scanner, a code p0741 was thrown. when i searched on google, i found it was very common for the e39 bmw 530ia cars housing zf manufactured transmissions to have the torque converter turbine shaft seal deteriorated causing the fault. it is unreasonable to have bmw to replace the transmission at a cost of over $4000 for a seal that is no more than $25.00. therefore it should be a goodwill replacement due to the manufacture of a faulty transmission with a known part failure in the first place. | |||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | |||
| 09/07/2002 | 06/01/2002 | ||
| Two failures of fuel throttle on same vehicle: one new and one replacement: danger to life!!! dt | |||