2002 BMW 530IA

Recalls

1 recall names the 2002 BMW 530IA. Newest first.

• Tires › Sidewall

  Nov 26, 2001NHTSA 01V3520001,318 vehicles

  Vehicle description: during the tire mounting process on certain passenger vehicles built with standard (non-sport) suspension and equipped with continental contitouringcontact CH95 ecoplus tires, size 225/65r16 95H, having dot codes 4001, 4101, or 4201, the outer sidewall surface of the tires may have been cut by a sharp edge. operation of the vehicle…

  Risk and remedy

  Risk

  Continued driving with low inflation pressure in the tire could ultimately result in damage to the tire, affect vehicle handling and control, and could in some cases result in a vehicle crash.

  Remedy

  Dealers will inspect all five tires for a possible cut in the sidewall, and if a cut IS found, the tire will be replaced. owner notification began december 10, 2001. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact BMW at 1-800-831-1117.

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Owner complaints

What owners report most

1. Air bags2
2. Power train2
3. Vehicle speed control1

Latest complaints

• Apr 8, 2016NH
  Air bags
  TL* takata recall. The contact owns a 2002 BMW 530ia. The contact received a recall notification for nhtsa campaign number: 15v318000 (air bags); however, the part needed to perform the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the…

  TL* takata recall. The contact owns a 2002 BMW 530ia. The contact received a recall notification for nhtsa campaign number: 15v318000 (air bags); however, the part needed to perform the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available.

• Dec 10, 2015AZ
  Air bags

  TL* the contact owns a 2002 BMW 530ia. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 15v318000 (air bags) however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.

• Jun 10, 2012IL137,000 mi
  Power train
  On may 28TH 2012 on the highway, the BMW threw a service engine soon light. Using a scanner, a code p0741 was thrown. When I searched on google, I found it was very common for the E39 BMW 530ia cars housing zf manufactured transmissions to have the torque converter turbine shaft seal deteriorated…

  On may 28TH 2012 on the highway, the BMW threw a service engine soon light. Using a scanner, a code p0741 was thrown. When I searched on google, I found it was very common for the E39 BMW 530ia cars housing zf manufactured transmissions to have the torque converter turbine shaft seal deteriorated causing the fault. It IS unreasonable to have BMW to replace the transmission at a cost of over $4000 for a seal that IS no more than $25.00. Therefore it should be a goodwill replacement due to the manufacture of a faulty transmission with a known part failure in the first place. *tr

• Nov 8, 2010TN104,000 mi
  Power train
  At 104,700 miles the service engine soon light illuminated. Diagnosis was p0741 (BMW code 48) which IS a fault with the torque converter clutch (tcc). This failure, until corrected, results in lower fuel mileage and a guaranteed failure to pass an emissions test during state mandated vehicle…

  At 104,700 miles the service engine soon light illuminated. Diagnosis was p0741 (BMW code 48) which IS a fault with the torque converter clutch (tcc). This failure, until corrected, results in lower fuel mileage and a guaranteed failure to pass an emissions test during state mandated vehicle inspections. Continued use of the vehicle will likely result in transmission damage since the tcc lockup clutch IS slipping, resulting in debris building up in the fluid. This fault IS due to a defective torque converter clutch seal that BMW has a hidden service bulletin on. See si 24 03 06 dated february 2008. numerous postings on BMW forums indicate that this issue IS widespread with a large number of failures taking place. There IS no documented evidence that the seal in question has been updated, meaning failure of the seal will likely happen again during the (expected) life of the car. *Tr

• Dec 3, 2002CA
  Vehicle speed control

  Two failures of fuel throttle on same vehicle: one new and one replacement: danger to life!!! dt

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.
• 10160287TAKATA AIR BAG RECALL-RELATED SHORT-TERM ALTERNATE TRANSPORTATION AND CONSEQUENTIAL REPAIRS This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI B01 31 18 dated October 2018.
• 10160244TAKATA AIR BAG RECALL-RELATED SHORT-TERM ALTERNATE TRANSPORTATION AND CONSEQUENTIAL REPAIRS This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI B01 31 18 dated October 2018.
• 10154816In an effort to improve the completion rate on Takata air bag recall affected vehicles; BMW NA has expanded the BMW Ultimate Rewards platform to include a new Recall Support page. This page will allow IRFs to check their customers VINs for open Takata recalls; and get rewarded for helping us with completing repairs.
• 10153726Takata class action settlement. Customer support program. Front driver side airbag modules.
• 10152674Radio / Navigation / Head Unit Identification Guide
• 10149557For the above-referenced vehicles with driver?s side airbag modules, BMW of North America, LLC (?BMW NA?) will provide a Customer Support Program as outlined in the Takata Settlement Customer Support Program Overview attachment. This ?component-specific? customer support program applies only if there is a defect in materials or workmanship of the Takata driver?s side airbag module in a listed vehicle.
• 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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