no report yet
Frontal: sensor/control module-inactive
Risk. UNEXPECTED DEPLOYMENT OF THE AIR BAG(S) COULD CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY IF AN OCCUPANT IS TOO CLOSE TO THE DEPLOYING AIR BAG(S).
2001 BMW 530iaProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 11 owner complaints about the 2001 BMW 530ia, most often about the engine and engine cooling. It is covered by 3 safety recalls.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 11, 2018. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2001 BMW 530ia has problems
11 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
3Engine and engine cooling1 crash/fire/injury
2Air bags1 crash/fire/injury
2Electrical system2 crash/fire/injury
2Power train
1Engine1 crash/fire/injury
1Seats1 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and engine cooling | 3 | 1 |
| Air bags | 2 | 1 |
| Electrical system | 2 | 2 |
| Power train | 2 | 0 |
| Engine | 1 | 1 |
| Seats | 1 | 1 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
3 recalls
2001 BMW 530ia recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
no report yet
Cooling system: fan
Risk. IF THIS WERE TO OCCUR, ENGINE OVERHEATING AND SUBSEQUENT ENGINE DAMAGE COULD RESULT.
no report yet
Cooling system: fan
Risk. IF THIS WERE TO OCCUR, ENGINE OVERHEATING AND SUBSEQUENT ENGINE DAMAGE COULD RESULT.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with BMW.
Best & worst years
2001 vs. every other 530ia year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the 530ia median. How we score
'89'90'91'92'93'94'95'01'02'03
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
In owners' words
What 530ia owners report
Recent engine and engine cooling complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
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
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…
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