CarRecallWatchThe 2002 BMW 530 has 1 safety recall on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA, including 1 crash, 1 fire.
The most-reported problem area is Service Brakes, Hydraulic (1 report).
2002 BMW 530 recalls
Driver Airbag Inflator May Rupture in a Crash
Certain BMW vehicles may have a replacement driver-side airbag module installed, either after a prior crash or as a remedy part for an earlier recall.
Most common 2002 BMW 530 problems
Problem areas named in the 4 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 |
| Power Train | 1 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 1 |
| Structure | 1 |
| Electrical System | 1 |
| Engine | 1 |
What owners report
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.
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
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
BRAKES APPLY TOO QUICKLY, STOPS SUDDENLY. *AK
2002 BMW 530 questions
Does the 2002 BMW 530 have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 2002 BMW 530: Driver Airbag Inflator May Rupture in a Crash. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2002 BMW 530?
Based on 4 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Service Brakes, Hydraulic (1), Power Train (1), Engine And Engine Cooling (1).
How do I check if a recall on my 2002 BMW 530 has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.