Engine complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2001 BMW 530i has 6 NHTSA engine complaints and 2 engine-related recalls.
6
Complaints
2
Recalls
0
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
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ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE ENGINE AUXILIARY/COOLING FAN OPERATION, INCLUDING VARIABLE SPEED, IS ELECTRONICALLY CONTROLLED. FAIL...
02V138000
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE ENGINE AUXILIARY/COOLING FAN OPERATION, INCLUDING VARIABLE SPEED, IS ELECTRONICALLY CONTROLLED. FAILURE OF THE FAN...
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 6, 2025 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | The contact owns a 2001 BMW 5301. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 40 MPH, the... |
| Jan 1, 2017 | ENGINE | REVERSE TRNSMISSION NOT WORKING WENT OUT WHILE DRIVING. ALMOST CAUSED AN ACCIENT. |
| Apr 10, 2008 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 2001 BMW 530I - ELECTRIC FAN COME ON AND MAKES A VERY LOUD NOISE, IT HAS BEEN PREVIOUSLY REPLACED BE... |
| Jan 3, 2008 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 BMW 530I. THE CONTACT STATED THE SHE HEARD AN EXPLOSION COMING FROM THE ... |
| Dec 19, 2007 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 BMW 530I. THE CONTACT HAS EXPERIENCED CONTINUOUS FAILURES WITH THE RADIA... |
| Nov 14, 2003 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | RADIATOR FAN MAKES A LOUD NOISE, DREW CURRENT WHILE ENGINE WAS OFF. DEALER REPLACED BATTERY TWICE. 5... |