2002 Bmw 530 problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Structure:body (1) · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip (1) · Power Train:automatic Transmission:lever And Linkage:floor Shift (1)
Safety recalls (1)
Air Bags:frontal:driver Side:inflator Module 2017-01-20 · campaign 17V047000 · 230,117 vehicles ⚠ DO NOT DRIVE
Defect: 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 re
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.
Service bulletins (8)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Visibility:power Window Devices And Controls 2024-01-16 · B510819 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
the basic conditions for initializing the power windows are not met.
Fuel System, Gasoline 2023-12-20 · B160623 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
engine will crank but not start. there is no communication with the integrated fuel module (tfe) whendiagnosing with ista. the following two fault codes will be stored in the dme: 032b43 - low fuel pressure system, electric fuel pump: pressure value too low cda594 - message (- 0x33e) missing, rec
Equipment 2023-11-22 · B653423 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
customers may state that the alarm system (dwa) is not active after locking their unoccupied vehicle. depending on the vehicleã¢ââs equipment and settings, no acoustic or optical confirmation (folding the mirrors/blinking confirmation) is noticeable. additionally, the red anti-theft alarm led in
Equipment 2022-06-01 · SIB662419 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
vehicle cannot be opened or closed using comfort access, engine start is not possible, and the vehicle may not start when placing the key against the steering column. note: opening, closing and starting via the bmw digital key or the digital key card are not affected.
Equipment:other:owners/Service/Other Manual 2017-12-01 · B122917 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
service action: program dme: the incorrect dataset could be programmed into dme 5.2.1 control module.
Exterior Lighting 2010-08-01 · SIB-63-02-01 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
bmw: procedure for determining and replacing incandescent and halogen light bulbs under warranty. *rm
Showing the 6 most recent of 8 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2018-03-27 · Structure:body · 190,000 mi · 🔥 fire“spontaneous fire that began under the hood while sitting in the drive-thru line at a fast food restaurant. vehicle was running, but was stopped at the "pay" window. began smelling burning odor and then noticed light smoke coming from gap between hood and front quarter panels. while awaiting fire department arrival, flames became visible from the…”
2009-01-04 · Engine And Engine Cooling:engine · 70,000 mi“certain bmw engines have an oil separator valve. it is part of the crankcase ventilation system, and it is intended to eliminate moisture from the oil. several bmw owners are now reporting that this valve can freeze in very cold temperatures. when it freezes, excess pressure develops in the crankcase. valve cover gaskets often blow out, and oi…”
2003-11-06 · Power Train:automatic Transmission:lever And Linkage:floor Shift · 💥 crash“key was in accessory position, son was in passenger seat and accidentally hit the gear shift button and took the car out of gear, while reaching to change radio. car rolled into embankment. if the key is in the accessory position (motor not running) the car can be placed into gear without placing the foot on the brake.*ak…”
2002-04-16 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip“brakes apply too quickly, stops suddenly. *ak…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.