1977 BMW 530
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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These records cover every 1977 BMW 530. To see whether one car still needs a recall repair, decode its VIN or check it with NHTSA.
Recalls
1 recall names the 1977 BMW 530. Newest first.
The involved vehicles do not comply with federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 118, "power-operated window systems". The power-operated window system was equipped in error with a relay which makes it possible to operate the windows when the ignition key IS switched off, or removed.
Risk and remedy
Remedy
Dealer will modify the electrical system by removing the relay from the power window system to preclude operation of the windows when the ignition key IS not turned on or IS removed entirely.
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 10249437The basic conditions for initializing the power windows are not met.
- 10218384Vehicle 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.
Every BMW 530 model year
Bars are owner complaints, dots mark years with recalls. Select a year to open its report.