1994 BMW 530i Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

3 safety recalls on file

The 1994 BMW 530i has 3 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 9 complaints with NHTSA.

The most-reported problem area is Engine And Engine Cooling (6 reports).

3Recalls
9Owner complaints
0Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
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1994 BMW 530i recalls

Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System

Recall 98V178Aug 4, 1998340,000 vehicles affected

Vehicle Speed Control

Recall 97V131Aug 19, 1997410,000 vehicles affected

Exterior Lighting:Brake Lights:Switch

Recall 96V111Jul 1, 1996180,000 vehicles affected

Most common 1994 BMW 530i problems

Problem areas named in the 9 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Engine And Engine Cooling6
Seats2
Electrical System2
Power Train1
Vehicle Speed Control1

What owners report

2009-05-15, Engine And Engine Cooling
1994 BMW 530I ENGINE'S FAN CLUTCH SEIZED CAUSING THE FAN TO SHATTER VIOLENTLY. *NJ THE FAILURE OF THE FAN CLUTCH CAUSED EXTENSIVE AMOUNTS OF DAMAGE TO MANY COMPONENTS IN THE ENGINE BAY. *JB
2005-08-16, Electrical System
DT: THE CONTACT BOUGHT A BMW. SHE COMPLAINED ABOUT ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS. ON 4-26-05 SHE GOT INTO THE CAR AND CLOSED THE DOOR AND IT STARTED SMOKING. SHE COULD NOT GET OUT OF THE CAR. SOMEONE GOT IT STARTED. WHEN SHE ARRIVED HOME SHE TURNED IT OFF. WHEN SHE TURNED IT BACK ON VEHICLE STARTED TO SMOKE AGAIN. SHE CALLED THE DEALER, AND HE PROMISED FIX I, BUT IT NEVER WAS FIXED. SHE TOOK VEHICLE TO BMW. IT TOOK BMW 4 WEEKS TO CHECK THE CAR. SHE WAS TOLD BY BMW THE CAR WAS ONLY WORTH $1,500 AND THERE WAS $8,000 IN MINOR DAMAGES , AND OVER $10,000 IN MAJOR DAMAGES. SHE EVENTUALLY HAD TO GIVE THE CAR BACK TO THE DEALER. SHE CLAIMED THE DEALER WAS TRYING TO SELL THE CAR TO SOMEONE ELSE. *AK
2001-03-23, Engine And Engine Cooling
ENGINE BLOCK FAILS ON ALL M60 BMW V8'S FROM 1993-1995 CONTACT ME FOR DETAILS. *AK
2000-02-19, Seats
SEAT ROCKS ON RAILS NOTICEABLY. *AK
2000-02-02, Engine And Engine Cooling
WATER PUMP WAS REPLACED. ALSO, THERMOSTAT WAS CAUSING THE RADIATOR TO OVERHEAT. ALSO NEEDED A RADIATOR CAP. *AK

1994 BMW 530i questions

Does the 1994 BMW 530i have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls for the 1994 BMW 530i: Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System; Vehicle Speed Control; Exterior Lighting:Brake Lights:Switch. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 1994 BMW 530i?

Based on 9 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Engine And Engine Cooling (6), Seats (2), Electrical System (2).

How do I check if a recall on my 1994 BMW 530i 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.

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