Engine complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2001 BMW 530iA has 4 NHTSA engine complaints and 2 engine-related recalls.
4
Complaints
2
Recalls
0
Injuries Reported
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...
| 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... |
| 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. |