2001 BMW 530 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other 530 years
- Not enough data 1st of 5 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 7 complaints with NHTSA about the 2001 BMW 530. That is the most of any 530 model year in the database (5 years). The most reported problem area is electrical system (2 complaints, 29%), typically at around 124,000 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash, 2 fires, 2 injuries. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 7owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2001 BMW 530 problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 2 | 29% | 124,000 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 2 | 29% | — | — | — |
| Air Bags | 1 | 14% | — | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 1 | 14% | 118,000 | — | — |
| Engine | 1 | 14% | 124,000 | — | — |
| Equipment | 1 | 14% | — | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 14% | — | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 14% | 124,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 14% | 118,000 | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 14% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2001 BMW 530 recalls (1)
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Air bags:frontal:driver side:inflator moduleDo not drive
Problem: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2000-2002 BMW 320i, 323i, 325i, 325xi, 330i, 330xi, 323Ci, 325Ci, 330Ci, M3, 323iT, 325iT and 325xiT vehicles, 2001-2002 525i, 530i, 540i, M5, 525iT and 540iT vehicles, and 2001-2003 X5 3.0i, X5 4.4i, and X5 4.6is vehicles. These vehicles may have had a driver-side air bag module installed as replacement equipment such as after a vehicle crash necessitating replacement of the original air bag, or as a remedy part for a prior recall. These replacement modules contain an air bag inflator that may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to lower absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.
Risk: In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Fix: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the vehicle has been remedied. BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the driver side air bag module, replacing it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began March 15, 2017. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Car had experienced multiple overheating. At the time of incidents the overheating was a mystery, until after incident was that it was learned that these vehicles display problems with auxiliary fan which causes engine to overheat and develop irreparable damages. An electrical fire develop in…
The abs electronic module fails. In this case it lasted a long time but when it fails, the anti-lock brake system (abs) and dynamic stability control (dsc) won't function. Based on web forums this part seems to have a high failure rate (and not just in bmw's) but if we don't report the problem…
The consumer states that the undercarriage would fall and scrape the freeway, pavement, or road. On one incident, when the undercarriage had fell, the bumber had lost a screw that made the bumper hang down about 4 inches. *scc
Vehicle is subject to loss of power, cruise control and air conditioner failure, and other switches will go out on their own. Dealership is unable to actually correct the erratic performance of electrical system. Please describe details. *ak
Consumer brought vehicle in for service and had the recall for the auxillary fan worked on. The fan is extrememly noisy and whines over the sound of the radio. Consumer was told the replacement fan was louder. When the vehicle was returned to the consumer, there was a sensor or some other item…
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2001 BMW 530?
Owners most often report electrical system, engine and engine cooling, air bags problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2001 BMW 530?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2001 BMW 530 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other 530 model years, the 2001 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.