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2001 BMW 530i Powertrain Problems

Powertrain complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2001 BMW 530i has 5 NHTSA powertrain complaints and 0 powertrain-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2001 BMW 530i

Engine
6
Powertrain
5
Other
4
Airbags
4

5

Complaints

0

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026

All Powertrain Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Mar 26, 2011POWER TRAIN2001 BMW 530I WITH 74,000 MILES- WELL MAINTAINED, BUT SUDDENLY THE CAR WON'T GO IN REVERSE. I'M TOLD...
Dec 14, 2010POWER TRAIN2001 BMW 5301 WITH 105K MILES WON'T GO INTO REVERSE. CAR WILL MOVE IN REVERSE AT IDLE ON A FLAT SUR...
Oct 16, 2010POWER TRAINI AM FILING THIS COMPLAINT ON BEHALF OF MY DAUGHTER WHO IS THE OWNER OF THE CAR. BMW 530I 2001 TH...
Dec 28, 2008POWER TRAINBMW 530I 2001. FAILURE OF REVERSE GEAR ALMOST CAUSED A MAJOR ACCIDENT EVIDENTLY, THIS IS THE MOST C...
Aug 7, 2006POWER TRAIN2001 BMW 530I, WITH 77500 MILES WITH TRANSMISSION TYPE ZF 5HP19. TRANSMISSION WENT BAD WITHOUT WARNI...

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