2002 BMW 530
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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These records cover every 2002 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 2002 BMW 530. Newest first.
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…
Risk and remedy
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.
Remedy
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.
Owner complaints
4 complaints1 involved a crash1 involved a fire
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Electrical system · Engine · Structure › Body
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…
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 engine area and reached a height approximately 3 feet above the hood. vehicle had been driven several times that day and showed no signs of malfunction. in addition, there had been no recent work done on the vehicle. last repair to the vehicle was 6 months prior that consisted of body repair done on the opposite side of the vehicle.
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine
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…
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 oil often pumped into the intake creating heavy amounts of oil smoke. in my case the engine stalled and could not be restarted. the disabled vehicle created an obvious traffic hazard, as well s a secondary risk of exposure to vehicle occupants in subzero temperatures. BMW has issued an internal technical note to its dealers, and has developed a retrofit kit to remedy the defect. cost for dealer repair IS approximately $1,800. BMW IS not offering to reimburse owners for repairs incurred out of warranty. *Tr
- Power train › Automatic transmission › Lever and linkage › Floor shift
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
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
Brakes apply too quickly, stops suddenly. *Ak
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.
- 10247567Engine 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, receiver DME, transmitter TFE
- 10245422Customers may state that the alarm system (DWA) is not active after locking their unoccupied vehicle. Depending on the vehicles equipment and settings, no acoustic or optical confirmation (folding the mirrors/blinking confirmation) is noticeable. Additionally, the red anti-theft alarm LED in the interior mirror does not briefly flash every 2 seconds, indicating the alarm is armed.
- 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.
- 10135028SERVICE ACTION: PROGRAM DME: The incorrect dataset could be programmed into DME 5.2.1 control module.
- 10037025BMW: procedure for determining and replacing incandescent and halogen light bulbs under warranty.
- 10036979BMW: a new technical process has been created for BMW to identify causes of steering complaints with a wide range of models.
- 10033130BMW vehicles: fuel level sensor repairs. Where it IS necessary to replace the right or the left side fuel level sensor due to a failure, the entire pump and housing or delivery unit (suction jet assembly) do not need to be replaced as well. In some cases, epc does not show that the repair kit IS available separately in the illustration, but it IS available in the parts description. All models. No model years listed.
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