Powertrain complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2001 BMW 530i has 5 NHTSA powertrain complaints and 0 powertrain-related recalls.
5
Complaints
0
Recalls
0
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 26, 2011 | POWER TRAIN | 2001 BMW 530I WITH 74,000 MILES- WELL MAINTAINED, BUT SUDDENLY THE CAR WON'T GO IN REVERSE. I'M TOLD... |
| Dec 14, 2010 | POWER TRAIN | 2001 BMW 5301 WITH 105K MILES WON'T GO INTO REVERSE. CAR WILL MOVE IN REVERSE AT IDLE ON A FLAT SUR... |
| Oct 16, 2010 | POWER TRAIN | I AM FILING THIS COMPLAINT ON BEHALF OF MY DAUGHTER WHO IS THE OWNER OF THE CAR. BMW 530I 2001 TH... |
| Dec 28, 2008 | POWER TRAIN | BMW 530I 2001. FAILURE OF REVERSE GEAR ALMOST CAUSED A MAJOR ACCIDENT EVIDENTLY, THIS IS THE MOST C... |
| Aug 7, 2006 | POWER TRAIN | 2001 BMW 530I, WITH 77500 MILES WITH TRANSMISSION TYPE ZF 5HP19. TRANSMISSION WENT BAD WITHOUT WARNI... |