Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2001 BMW 530ia has 3 recalls, 11 complaints.
3
Recalls
11
Complaints
N/A
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
01V206000
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...
03V421000
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, A MICROPROCESSOR IN THE AIR BAG CONTROL MODULE, WHICH ACTIVATES THE FRONT AIR BAGS, THE SIDE AIR BAGS, THE FRONT SEAT S...
No NHTSA safety ratings available for the 2001 BMW 530ia.
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 10, 2018 | ENGINE | VEHICLE WAS PARKED AT WALMART. LESS THEN 5 MINUTES AFTER WALKING INTO THE STORE THE VEHICLE BURST IN... |
| Apr 4, 2017 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | I PARKED MY CAR AND FOUND THAT THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM HAD ALMOST CAUGHT FIRE, MELTING THE CARPET AND ... |
| Dec 7, 2016 | AIR BAGS | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 BMW 530IA. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG DEPLOYED WIT... |
| Aug 15, 2009 | POWER TRAIN | CAR FAILED TO OPERATE IN REVERSE WHEN AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION WAS PLACED IN REVERSE. *TR |
| Sep 24, 2008 | POWER TRAIN | 2001 BMW 530IA REVERSE?!?! THE CAR HAS NEVER BEEN ABUSED AND ALWAYS SERVICED AS RECOMMENDED BY THE ... |
| Dec 19, 2004 | SEATS | ON DECEMBER 19, 2004 I WAS DRIVING MY 2001 BMW 530I WITH THE DRIVER SIDE SEAT HEATER IN THE ON POSIT... |
| Oct 31, 2003 | AIR BAGS | ON OCTOBER 31, 2003 AT 9:30PM, AIRBAGS(FRONT, HEAD - DRIVER SIDE/FRONT, SIDE, HEAD - PASSENGER SIDE)... |
| Oct 4, 2001 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | CAR CAUGHT FIRE WHILE PARKED IN GARAGE. *AK |
| Aug 16, 2001 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | NO NOTIFICATION FROM MANUFACTURER. FROM READING THE AUTOMOTIVE PRESS I SUSPECTED THAT THERE MAY BE ... |
| Jul 18, 2001 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | CONSUMER CLAIMS THAT AFTER ENGINE FAN WAS REPLACED ENGINE CAUGHT ON FIRE. *AK AUXILIARY COOLING F... |
| Jul 6, 2001 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | AUXILLIARY COOLING FAN MOTOR CAUGHT FIRE AFTER VEHICLE ENGINE TURNED OFF. |