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BMW 530I Seat Belts Rear

BMW 530I 2003 Safety Review #10019640

BMW 530I 2003 car safety problem was reported on .BMW 530I 2003, manufactured by BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE had a problem with SEAT BELTS:REAR . THE LATCH ANCHOR BARS IN THE 2003 BMW 530 WERE TOO FAR RECESSED INTO THE VEHICLES SEAT WHICH MADE INSTALLATION OF THE CHILD SEAT, USING THE LATCH SYSTEM, EXTREMELY DIFFICULT. (THE EVENFLO VANGUARD CHILD SAFETY SEAT, MANUFACTURED 03-25-03, CORPORAL JENNIFER S. ROSS - DECATUR POLICE DEPARTMENT, CHILD PASSENGER SAFETY TECHNICIAN, TECH # T022421). *NLM.Bmw 530i 2003 problem was reported in DECATUR, GA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.
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BMW 530I Vehicle Speed Control

BMW 530I 2003 Safety Review #10033545

BMW 530I 2003 car safety problem was reported on Aug 02, 2003.BMW 530I 2003, manufactured by BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE had a problem with VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL . WHEN DRIVING AT ANY LOW SPEED VEHICLE BEGINS TO RACE, THEN JUMPS FORWARD. DEALER CAN'T DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. *AK.Bmw 530i 2003 problem was reported in HUDSON, NY. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.
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BMW 530I Vehicle Speed Control Accelerator Pedal

BMW 530I 2003 Safety Review #10034474

BMW 530I 2003 car safety problem was reported on May 17, 2003.BMW 530I 2003, manufactured by BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE had a problem with VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL . 2003 BMW 530I GAS PEDAL DESIGN.*MR THE GAS PEDAL FELL OFF WHILE THE CONSUMER'S WIFE WAS OPERATING THE VEHICLE. THE CONSUMER WAS EXTREMELY CONCERNED ABOUT THE DESIGN OF THE GAS PEDAL. WHEN THE GAS PEDAL FELL OFF, THERE WAS NO METAL PIECE OF ANYTHING THAT BACKED THE PEDAL. THERE WAS ONLY A PIECE OF PLASTIC THAT WAS LIKE A NOODLE, I.E., IT HAD NO STIFFNESS TO IT AND THERE WAS NOTHING ONE COULD PUT THEIR FOOT ON. *PH *JB *CB.Bmw 530i 2003 problem was reported in HINGHAM, MA. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on 20030101. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. FUEL TYPE: GAS. DEALER'S NAME: UNKNOWN .
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BMW 530I 2003 Safety Review #10042126

BMW 530I 2003 car safety problem was reported on Sept 15, 2003.BMW 530I 2003, manufactured by BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE had a problem with VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL . WHILE APPLYING BRAKES VEHICLE ACCELERATES INTERMITTENTLY. *AK.Bmw 530i 2003 problem was reported in NEWPORT BEACH, CA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.
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BMW 530I Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BMW 530I 2003 Safety Review #10042126

BMW 530I 2003 car safety problem was reported on Sept 15, 2003.BMW 530I 2003, manufactured by BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE had a problem with SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC . WHILE APPLYING BRAKES VEHICLE ACCELERATES INTERMITTENTLY. *AK.Bmw 530i 2003 problem was reported in NEWPORT BEACH, CA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.
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BMW 530I Vehicle Speed Control

BMW 530I 2003 Safety Review #10042494

BMW 530I 2003 car safety problem was reported on Sept 03, 2003.BMW 530I 2003, manufactured by BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE had a problem with VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL . WHILE BACKING OUT OF THE DRIVEWAY, THE VEHICLE UNEXPECTEDLY ACCELERATED. *AK AS THE CONSUMER BACKED OUT OF THE DRIVEWAY WITH HER FOOT ON THE BRAKE, THE VEHICLE LOST CONTROL ACCELERATED BACKWARDS INTO THE STREET. THE CONSUMER PRESSED HARDER ON THE BRAKE TO STOP THE ACCELERATION BUT IT DID NOT RESPOND. THE INCIDENT HAPPENED A SECOND TIME. *SCC THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. *JB.Mileage was 11200 miles. Bmw 530i 2003 problem was reported in NEWPORT COAST, CA. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on 20021205. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. DEALER'S NAME: STERLING BMW . DEALER'S TELEPHONE NUMBER: 949 645 5900 . DEALER'S CITY: NEWPORT BEACH . DEALER'S STATE CODE: CA.
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BMW 530I Power Train Clutch Assembly Pedal/linkage

BMW 530I 2003 Safety Review #10043378

BMW 530I 2003 car safety problem was reported on Oct 06, 2003.BMW 530I 2003, manufactured by BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE had a problem with POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY:PEDAL/LINKAGE . WHILE DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY THE CLUTCH STOPPED RESPONDING, THE TACHOMETER SOARED AND THE CLUTCH BURNED, THE CAR WAS PULLED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND THE CLUTCH CONTINUED TO SMOLDER. IT APPEARS LIKE IT ENGAGED AND WOULD NOT DISENGAGE. *LA.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 7500 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBADT534X3C. Bmw 530i 2003 problem was reported in SEAL BEACH, CA. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on 20030531. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. Bmw 530i 2003 drive type:RWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Bmw 530i 2003 TRANSMISSION TYPE: MAN . VEHICLE SPEED: 50 mph. DEALER'S NAME: MC KENNA . DEALER'S TELEPHONE NUMBER: 5628683233 . DEALER'S CITY: NORWALK . DEALER'S STATE CODE: CA.
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BMW 530I Vehicle Speed Control

BMW 530I 2003 Safety Review #10051091

BMW 530I 2003 car safety problem was reported on Dec 11, 2003.BMW 530I 2003, manufactured by BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE had a problem with VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL . WHILE DRIVING IN TRAFFIC ON SURFACE STREET, CAR IN FRONT SLOWED TO A STOP. I WAS UNABLE TO STOP MY CAR BECAUSE WHEN I APPLIED THE BRAKES THE CAR ACCELERATED UNTIL IMPACT WITH THE CAR IN FRONT. *LA.Vehicle was involved in a crash. 1 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 8720 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBADT63403C. Bmw 530i 2003 problem was reported in CALABASAS, CA. Accident was reported to Police. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on 20030508. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. Bmw 530i 2003 drive type:RWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Bmw 530i 2003 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. VEHICLE SPEED: 3 mph. DEALER'S NAME: CENTER BMW . DEALER'S TELEPHONE NUMBER: 818 907 9995 . DEALER'S CITY: SHERMAN OAKS . DEALER'S STATE CODE: CA. DEALER'S ZIPCODE: 91401 .
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BMW 530I Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BMW 530I 2003 Safety Review #10051091

BMW 530I 2003 car safety problem was reported on Dec 11, 2003.BMW 530I 2003, manufactured by BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE had a problem with SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC . WHILE DRIVING IN TRAFFIC ON SURFACE STREET, CAR IN FRONT SLOWED TO A STOP. I WAS UNABLE TO STOP MY CAR BECAUSE WHEN I APPLIED THE BRAKES THE CAR ACCELERATED UNTIL IMPACT WITH THE CAR IN FRONT. *LA.Vehicle was involved in a crash. 1 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 8720 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBADT63403C. Bmw 530i 2003 problem was reported in CALABASAS, CA. Accident was reported to Police. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on 20030508. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. Bmw 530i 2003 drive type:RWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Bmw 530i 2003 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. VEHICLE SPEED: 3 mph. DEALER'S NAME: CENTER BMW . DEALER'S TELEPHONE NUMBER: 818 907 9995 . DEALER'S CITY: SHERMAN OAKS . DEALER'S STATE CODE: CA. DEALER'S ZIPCODE: 91401 .
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BMW 530I 2003 Safety Review #10051093

BMW 530I 2003 car safety problem was reported on Dec 22, 2003.BMW 530I 2003, manufactured by BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE had a problem with SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC . WHILE SLOWLY ENTERING MY GARAGE FROM DRIVEWAY, CAR ACCELERATED AND LUNGED FORWARD. I APPLIED BRAKES AS HARD AS POSSIBLE, BUT COULD NOT STOP CAR. CRASHED INTO REFRIGERATOR AT BACK OF GARAGE. SUBSEQUENTLY, TOOK VEHICLE TO BMW DEALER SERVICE DEPARTMENT. THE REPORT FROM SERVICE DEPARTMENT SAID, "COULD NOT REPRODUCE FAULT. CAR IS OPERATING PROPERTY. NO FAULTS ARE STORED IN THE SYSTEM, AND THE SYSTEM SAFEGUARDS ARE FUNCTIONING PROPERLY." *LA .Vehicle was involved in a crash. 0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 8850 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBADT63403C. Bmw 530i 2003 problem was reported in CALABASAS, CA. Accident was reported to Police. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on 20030508. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. Bmw 530i 2003 drive type:RWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Bmw 530i 2003 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. VEHICLE SPEED: 2 mph.
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BMW 530I Vehicle Speed Control

BMW 530I 2003 Safety Review #10051093

BMW 530I 2003 car safety problem was reported on Dec 22, 2003.BMW 530I 2003, manufactured by BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE had a problem with VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL . WHILE SLOWLY ENTERING MY GARAGE FROM DRIVEWAY, CAR ACCELERATED AND LUNGED FORWARD. I APPLIED BRAKES AS HARD AS POSSIBLE, BUT COULD NOT STOP CAR. CRASHED INTO REFRIGERATOR AT BACK OF GARAGE. SUBSEQUENTLY, TOOK VEHICLE TO BMW DEALER SERVICE DEPARTMENT. THE REPORT FROM SERVICE DEPARTMENT SAID, "COULD NOT REPRODUCE FAULT. CAR IS OPERATING PROPERTY. NO FAULTS ARE STORED IN THE SYSTEM, AND THE SYSTEM SAFEGUARDS ARE FUNCTIONING PROPERLY." *LA .Vehicle was involved in a crash. 0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 8850 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBADT63403C. Bmw 530i 2003 problem was reported in CALABASAS, CA. Accident was reported to Police. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on 20030508. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. Bmw 530i 2003 drive type:RWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Bmw 530i 2003 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. VEHICLE SPEED: 2 mph.
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BMW 530I Electrical System

BMW 530I 2003 Safety Review #10090018

BMW 530I 2003 car safety problem was reported on Aug 23, 2004.BMW 530I 2003, manufactured by BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE had a problem with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM . WHILE DRIVING AIR CONDITIONER SMELLED OF A STRONG ODOR COMING FROM THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE OF THE VEHICLE, AND SMOKE STARTED TO COME THE FROM THE PASSENGER SIDE OF THE VEHICLE, AND IT CAUGHT ON FIRE. *AK.Vehicle was on fire. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBADT63483C. Bmw 530i 2003 problem was reported in LYNN, MA. Accident was reported to Police. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.
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BMW 530I Electrical System Battery

BMW 530I 2003 Safety Review #10095992

BMW 530I 2003 car safety problem was reported on May 01, 2004.BMW 530I 2003, manufactured by BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE had a problem with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BATTERY . CAR HAS NEEDED TO BE JUMPSTARTED AT LEAST 6 TIMES THIS YEAR. I'VE TAKEN IT TO MY LOCAL DEALER SONNEN BMW AND THEY SAID THEY WOULD NOT REPLACE BATTERY BECAUSE THEY WERE ABLE TO GET IT TO TAKE A CHARGE. I'VE RECENTLY FOUND A RECALL (OPENING CAMPAIGN #610504) ON THE CONTROL MODULE WHICH I JUST REPORTED TO THE DEALER. BMW REFUSES TO REPLACE THE BATTERY UNLESS THE CAR IS SO DEAD IT CAN'T BE JUMP STARTED AND NEEDS TO BE TOWED.*AK.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 3500 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBADT63463C. Bmw 530i 2003 problem was reported in TIBURON, CA. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on 20030710. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. Bmw 530i 2003 drive type:RWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Bmw 530i 2003 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph. DEALER'S NAME: SANTA MONICA BMW .
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BMW 530I Interior Lighting

BMW 530I 2003 Safety Review #10228333

BMW 530I 2003 car safety problem was reported on May 19, 2008.BMW 530I 2003, manufactured by BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE had a problem with INTERIOR LIGHTING . PROBLEMS THROUGHOUT OWNERSHIP OF VEHICLE WITH PLASTIC PARTS AND WIRING OF VEHICLE, A 2003 BMW 530I. WIRING TO BRAKE LIGHTS WHICH WERE REPAIRED EARLY ON UNDER WARRANTY. THE VEHICLE NOW HAS APPROXIMATELY 97,000 MILES. MOST OF THESE ISSUES HAVE BEEN GOING ON SINCE THE 50,000 MILE MARK. I DRIVE 20,000 MILES PER YEAR TO AND FROM WORK. ANOTHER PROBLEM INCLUDED THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY DROPPING ACCELERATION TO JUST A FEW MILES PER HOUR. WITH MY PEDAL TO THE FLOOR, I MADE IT UP A HILL AND PULLED OVER. AFTER SHUTTING DOWN THE ENGINE AND RESTARTING, MY VEHICLE PERFORMED NORMALLY. THE SERVICE ADVISOR AT THE DEALERSHIP INDICATED THAT THE UNDERWIRE HARNESS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED AND PRESENTED A SAFETY ISSUE. THE COST OF THIS SERVICE WAS AROUND TWO-THOUSAND DOLLARS. I'VE YET TO DO THE SERVICE AND HAVE PUT MANY THOUSANDS OF MILES ON THE VEHICLE SINCE. THE CONTROL ARM BUSHINGS WERE FOUND TO BE CRACKED AT JUST OVER 50, 000 MILES AND THEREFORE NOT COVERED UNDER THE WARRANTY. I'VE BEEN TOLD THAT THEY SHOULD LAST LONGER. THEY'VE NEVER BEEN REPLACED THOUGH STEERING SEEMS TO BE AFFECTED. AN INTERIOR LIGHT CONSOLE SIMPLY FELL OUT OF THE BODY AND DANGLED BY ITS WIRING. THE PLASTIC AROUND THE CLIPS APPEARS TO BE DECAYED OR MELTED BY THE HEAT OF THE BULBS. I WROTE TO BMW NORTH AMERICA DESCRIBING ALL THESE ISSUES AND WAS TOLD THAT THE LIGHT WOULD BE REPLACED. I ASKED FOR THIS IN WRITING. THIS WAS NEVER DONE. AFTER SEVERAL PHONE CONTACTS, I WAS TOLD THAT THE SERVICE MANAGER AT MY DEALERSHIP WOULD BE MY CONTACT. HE INDICATED THAT HE HAD RECEIVED COMMUNICATION THAT I SHOULD RECEIVE A FREE OIL CHANGE (ALREADY COVERED UNDER MY CURRENT EXTENDED WARRANTY). WEEKS OF MY MESSAGES AND NO RETURN CALLS MADE ME SUSPICIOUS THAT SOMETHING MORE WAS GOING ON. THE LAST MESSAGE I LEFT WAS THAT A NHTSA COMPLAINT WOULD BE FILED AND FINALLY ELICITED A RESPONSE. NO RECALLS HAVE EVER OCCURRED ON THIS VEHICLE. *TR.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBADT634X3C. Bmw 530i 2003 problem was reported in HUNTINGTON BEACH, CA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. DEALER'S NAME: BMW NORTH AMERICA . DEALER'S TELEPHONE NUMBER: (201) 263-8223 . DEALER'S CITY: WOODCLIFF LAKE . DEALER'S STATE CODE: NJ. DEALER'S ZIPCODE: 07677-7731.
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BMW 530I Electrical System

BMW 530I 2003 Safety Review #10228333

BMW 530I 2003 car safety problem was reported on May 19, 2008.BMW 530I 2003, manufactured by BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE had a problem with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM . PROBLEMS THROUGHOUT OWNERSHIP OF VEHICLE WITH PLASTIC PARTS AND WIRING OF VEHICLE, A 2003 BMW 530I. WIRING TO BRAKE LIGHTS WHICH WERE REPAIRED EARLY ON UNDER WARRANTY. THE VEHICLE NOW HAS APPROXIMATELY 97,000 MILES. MOST OF THESE ISSUES HAVE BEEN GOING ON SINCE THE 50,000 MILE MARK. I DRIVE 20,000 MILES PER YEAR TO AND FROM WORK. ANOTHER PROBLEM INCLUDED THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY DROPPING ACCELERATION TO JUST A FEW MILES PER HOUR. WITH MY PEDAL TO THE FLOOR, I MADE IT UP A HILL AND PULLED OVER. AFTER SHUTTING DOWN THE ENGINE AND RESTARTING, MY VEHICLE PERFORMED NORMALLY. THE SERVICE ADVISOR AT THE DEALERSHIP INDICATED THAT THE UNDERWIRE HARNESS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED AND PRESENTED A SAFETY ISSUE. THE COST OF THIS SERVICE WAS AROUND TWO-THOUSAND DOLLARS. I'VE YET TO DO THE SERVICE AND HAVE PUT MANY THOUSANDS OF MILES ON THE VEHICLE SINCE. THE CONTROL ARM BUSHINGS WERE FOUND TO BE CRACKED AT JUST OVER 50, 000 MILES AND THEREFORE NOT COVERED UNDER THE WARRANTY. I'VE BEEN TOLD THAT THEY SHOULD LAST LONGER. THEY'VE NEVER BEEN REPLACED THOUGH STEERING SEEMS TO BE AFFECTED. AN INTERIOR LIGHT CONSOLE SIMPLY FELL OUT OF THE BODY AND DANGLED BY ITS WIRING. THE PLASTIC AROUND THE CLIPS APPEARS TO BE DECAYED OR MELTED BY THE HEAT OF THE BULBS. I WROTE TO BMW NORTH AMERICA DESCRIBING ALL THESE ISSUES AND WAS TOLD THAT THE LIGHT WOULD BE REPLACED. I ASKED FOR THIS IN WRITING. THIS WAS NEVER DONE. AFTER SEVERAL PHONE CONTACTS, I WAS TOLD THAT THE SERVICE MANAGER AT MY DEALERSHIP WOULD BE MY CONTACT. HE INDICATED THAT HE HAD RECEIVED COMMUNICATION THAT I SHOULD RECEIVE A FREE OIL CHANGE (ALREADY COVERED UNDER MY CURRENT EXTENDED WARRANTY). WEEKS OF MY MESSAGES AND NO RETURN CALLS MADE ME SUSPICIOUS THAT SOMETHING MORE WAS GOING ON. THE LAST MESSAGE I LEFT WAS THAT A NHTSA COMPLAINT WOULD BE FILED AND FINALLY ELICITED A RESPONSE. NO RECALLS HAVE EVER OCCURRED ON THIS VEHICLE. *TR.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBADT634X3C. Bmw 530i 2003 problem was reported in HUNTINGTON BEACH, CA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. DEALER'S NAME: BMW NORTH AMERICA . DEALER'S TELEPHONE NUMBER: (201) 263-8223 . DEALER'S CITY: WOODCLIFF LAKE . DEALER'S STATE CODE: NJ. DEALER'S ZIPCODE: 07677-7731.
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BMW 530I Steering

BMW 530I 2003 Safety Review #10228333

BMW 530I 2003 car safety problem was reported on May 19, 2008.BMW 530I 2003, manufactured by BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE had a problem with STEERING . PROBLEMS THROUGHOUT OWNERSHIP OF VEHICLE WITH PLASTIC PARTS AND WIRING OF VEHICLE, A 2003 BMW 530I. WIRING TO BRAKE LIGHTS WHICH WERE REPAIRED EARLY ON UNDER WARRANTY. THE VEHICLE NOW HAS APPROXIMATELY 97,000 MILES. MOST OF THESE ISSUES HAVE BEEN GOING ON SINCE THE 50,000 MILE MARK. I DRIVE 20,000 MILES PER YEAR TO AND FROM WORK. ANOTHER PROBLEM INCLUDED THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY DROPPING ACCELERATION TO JUST A FEW MILES PER HOUR. WITH MY PEDAL TO THE FLOOR, I MADE IT UP A HILL AND PULLED OVER. AFTER SHUTTING DOWN THE ENGINE AND RESTARTING, MY VEHICLE PERFORMED NORMALLY. THE SERVICE ADVISOR AT THE DEALERSHIP INDICATED THAT THE UNDERWIRE HARNESS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED AND PRESENTED A SAFETY ISSUE. THE COST OF THIS SERVICE WAS AROUND TWO-THOUSAND DOLLARS. I'VE YET TO DO THE SERVICE AND HAVE PUT MANY THOUSANDS OF MILES ON THE VEHICLE SINCE. THE CONTROL ARM BUSHINGS WERE FOUND TO BE CRACKED AT JUST OVER 50, 000 MILES AND THEREFORE NOT COVERED UNDER THE WARRANTY. I'VE BEEN TOLD THAT THEY SHOULD LAST LONGER. THEY'VE NEVER BEEN REPLACED THOUGH STEERING SEEMS TO BE AFFECTED. AN INTERIOR LIGHT CONSOLE SIMPLY FELL OUT OF THE BODY AND DANGLED BY ITS WIRING. THE PLASTIC AROUND THE CLIPS APPEARS TO BE DECAYED OR MELTED BY THE HEAT OF THE BULBS. I WROTE TO BMW NORTH AMERICA DESCRIBING ALL THESE ISSUES AND WAS TOLD THAT THE LIGHT WOULD BE REPLACED. I ASKED FOR THIS IN WRITING. THIS WAS NEVER DONE. AFTER SEVERAL PHONE CONTACTS, I WAS TOLD THAT THE SERVICE MANAGER AT MY DEALERSHIP WOULD BE MY CONTACT. HE INDICATED THAT HE HAD RECEIVED COMMUNICATION THAT I SHOULD RECEIVE A FREE OIL CHANGE (ALREADY COVERED UNDER MY CURRENT EXTENDED WARRANTY). WEEKS OF MY MESSAGES AND NO RETURN CALLS MADE ME SUSPICIOUS THAT SOMETHING MORE WAS GOING ON. THE LAST MESSAGE I LEFT WAS THAT A NHTSA COMPLAINT WOULD BE FILED AND FINALLY ELICITED A RESPONSE. NO RECALLS HAVE EVER OCCURRED ON THIS VEHICLE. *TR.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBADT634X3C. Bmw 530i 2003 problem was reported in HUNTINGTON BEACH, CA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. DEALER'S NAME: BMW NORTH AMERICA . DEALER'S TELEPHONE NUMBER: (201) 263-8223 . DEALER'S CITY: WOODCLIFF LAKE . DEALER'S STATE CODE: NJ. DEALER'S ZIPCODE: 07677-7731.
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BMW 530I Seats Front Assembly Seat Heater/cooler

BMW 530I 2003 Safety Review #10247510

BMW 530I 2003 car safety problem was reported on Nov 06, 2007.BMW 530I 2003, manufactured by BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE had a problem with SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER . COLD MORNING, TURNED SEAT HEATERS ON. DRIVERS SIDE SEAT HEATER TURNED ON AND FAILED, BURNING THROUGH SEAT AND BURNED PANTS ON DRIVER. IT FAILED ONE TIME, HAD DISCONNECTED. BURNED HOLE IN SEAT. NOTHING DONE YET, TRYING TO GET BMW TO REPLACE, AS THIS WAS A PROBLEM WITH THERE 7 SERIES, EXACT SAME FAILURE, AS I FOUND THEY HAD A RECALL ON THE 7 SERIES TO REPLACE SEAT HEATER. WHY NOT ON 5 SERIES, SAME SEAT AND PROBLEM!! *TR.Mileage was 98000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBADT63433C. Bmw 530i 2003 problem was reported in KILLINGWORTH, CT. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.
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BMW 530I Power Train Automatic Transmission

BMW 530I 2003 Safety Review #10252546

BMW 530I 2003 car safety problem was reported on July 29, 2008.BMW 530I 2003, manufactured by BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE had a problem with POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION . TRANSMISSION STARTED TO GO BAD. *TR.Bmw 530i 2003 problem was reported in MOORESVILLE, NC. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.
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BMW 530I Suspension

BMW 530I 2003 Safety Review #10270232

BMW 530I 2003 car safety problem was reported on June 18, 2005.BMW 530I 2003, manufactured by BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE had a problem with SUSPENSION . TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 BMW 530I. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED, THE VEHICLE WOULD SHAKE VIOLENTLY. THE BRAKE PEDAL WOULD HAVE TO BE RELEASED THEN RE-APPLIED DUE TO THE FAILURE. WHEN THE VEHICLE WOULD DRIVE OVER NUMEROUS BUMPS AT ONE TIME AND THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED, THE SHAKING WOULD OCCUR. THE FAILURE WOULD NORMALLY NOT OCCUR IF THERE WERE NO BUMPS PRESENT IN THE ROAD. IT SEEMED AS IF THE ENTIRE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE WOULD FALL APART. HE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER, BUT THEY FOUND NO FAILURE. THE ISSUE WORSENED AND THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE BACK TO THE DEALER. THEY WERE ABLE TO DUPLICATE THE FAILURE; HOWEVER, THE SERVICE MANAGER WHO NOTICED THE FAILURE NO LONGER WORKED AT THE DEALER. HE THEN TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A CERTIFIED BMW MECHANIC, WHO NOTICED CRACKS ON THE SUSPENSION BUSHINGS AND ASKED FOR A SECOND OPINION. THE OTHER MECHANIC NOTICED THE SAME ISSUE. THE CONTACT PAID APPROXIMATELY $800 TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE. THE MANUFACTURER ADVISED HIM TO TAKE THE VEHICLE TO A DEALER, BUT OFFERED NO FURTHER ASSISTANCE. THE CONTACT STILL HAS THE ORIGINAL PARTS FROM THE REPAIR. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 67,000 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 25,000. .0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 25000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBADT63423C. Bmw 530i 2003 problem was reported in STATON ISLAND, NY. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.
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BMW 530I Electrical System

BMW 530I 2003 Safety Review #10302156

BMW 530I 2003 car safety problem was reported on Dec 12, 2009.BMW 530I 2003, manufactured by BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE had a problem with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM . I HAVE A 2003 530I BMW WITH 100K MILES ON IT THE HEATED SEAT ON THE DRIVERS SIDE HAS BURNED THOUGHT THE SEAT, THIS WAS AN ISSUE WITH THE 7 SERIES SEATS (WHICH ARE THE SAME SEATS AND THEY WERE RECALLED.) THE ISSUE HAPPENED WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLES. THERE WAS A VERY STRONG BURNING SMELL, RESEARCHED THE ISSUE ON THE INTERNET AND IT IS VERY COMMON WITH THIS MODEL. I ALSO HAVE FOUND THAT IT IS A VERY WELL KNOWN SAFETY CONCERN THAT THE PIXELS GO OUT ON THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER AND THE MID. ALSO THE BACK DOORS HAVE A STRUCTURAL PROBLEM WHERE WATER POOLS IN THE BACK SEAT. *TR.Mileage was 103000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBADT63423C. Bmw 530i 2003 problem was reported in DUMFRIES, VA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.
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BMW 530I Structure Body

BMW 530I 2003 Safety Review #10302156

BMW 530I 2003 car safety problem was reported on Dec 12, 2009.BMW 530I 2003, manufactured by BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE had a problem with STRUCTURE:BODY . I HAVE A 2003 530I BMW WITH 100K MILES ON IT THE HEATED SEAT ON THE DRIVERS SIDE HAS BURNED THOUGHT THE SEAT, THIS WAS AN ISSUE WITH THE 7 SERIES SEATS (WHICH ARE THE SAME SEATS AND THEY WERE RECALLED.) THE ISSUE HAPPENED WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLES. THERE WAS A VERY STRONG BURNING SMELL, RESEARCHED THE ISSUE ON THE INTERNET AND IT IS VERY COMMON WITH THIS MODEL. I ALSO HAVE FOUND THAT IT IS A VERY WELL KNOWN SAFETY CONCERN THAT THE PIXELS GO OUT ON THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER AND THE MID. ALSO THE BACK DOORS HAVE A STRUCTURAL PROBLEM WHERE WATER POOLS IN THE BACK SEAT. *TR.Mileage was 103000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBADT63423C. Bmw 530i 2003 problem was reported in DUMFRIES, VA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.
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BMW 530I Seats

BMW 530I 2003 Safety Review #10302156

BMW 530I 2003 car safety problem was reported on Dec 12, 2009.BMW 530I 2003, manufactured by BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE had a problem with SEATS . I HAVE A 2003 530I BMW WITH 100K MILES ON IT THE HEATED SEAT ON THE DRIVERS SIDE HAS BURNED THOUGHT THE SEAT, THIS WAS AN ISSUE WITH THE 7 SERIES SEATS (WHICH ARE THE SAME SEATS AND THEY WERE RECALLED.) THE ISSUE HAPPENED WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLES. THERE WAS A VERY STRONG BURNING SMELL, RESEARCHED THE ISSUE ON THE INTERNET AND IT IS VERY COMMON WITH THIS MODEL. I ALSO HAVE FOUND THAT IT IS A VERY WELL KNOWN SAFETY CONCERN THAT THE PIXELS GO OUT ON THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER AND THE MID. ALSO THE BACK DOORS HAVE A STRUCTURAL PROBLEM WHERE WATER POOLS IN THE BACK SEAT. *TR.Mileage was 103000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBADT63423C. Bmw 530i 2003 problem was reported in DUMFRIES, VA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.
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BMW 530I Engine And Engine Cooling

BMW 530I 2003 Safety Review #10310428

BMW 530I 2003 car safety problem was reported on Feb 09, 2010.BMW 530I 2003, manufactured by BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE had a problem with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING . STARTED THE VEHICLE NORMALLY AFTER IT HAD BEEN IN A COLD OUTDOOR GARAGE FOR 3 DAYS. CAR RAN A BIT ROUGH. A HALF MILE DOWN THE ROAD IT BEGAN BILLOWING WHITE SMOKE OUT THE EXHAUST THEN STALLED AND WOULD NOT START. TOWED TO REPAIR SHOP - NOT THE BMW DEALER - WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE ENGINE HAD SEIZED AND WOULD NEED TO BE REPLACED - A $6000 REPAIR (OR MORE). HE DIAGNOSED THE CAUSE WAS A KNOWN DEFECT DESCRIBED IN THIS BMW SERVICE BULLETIN: HTTP://WWW.BIMMERFEST.COM/FORUMS/ATTACHMENT.PHP?ATTACHMENTID=210092&D=1259409341. THIS VERSION OF THE BULLETIN DIFFERS FROM THE PRIOR ONE WHICH INCLUDE "COMPLETE ENGINE FAILURE" AS A POSSIBLE CONSEQUENCE. BASED ON WEB SEARCHES, THIS FAILURE HAS HAPPENED MANY TIMES. IT IS CLEAR BMW KNEW THAT THE OIL SEPARATOR IN THIS VEHICLE HAD A SERIOUS DEFECT THAT COULD RESULT IN SUBSTANTIAL DAMAGE TO THE VEHICLE AND THEY HAVE A MODIFICATION KIT FIX IT, BUT NO ATTEMPT WAS MADE TO NOTIFY OWNERS OF THIS DEFECT OR THE NEED TO INSTALL THE KIT. BMW STATES THAT HAD THE VEHICLE BEEN BROUGHT TO THEIR DEALER THEY MIGHT HAVE BEEN ABLE TO "HELP" WITH THIS REPAIR, AND THAT THE NTSB WOULD HAVE TO ACT BEFORE THEY WOULD TAKE THE ACTION TO NOTIFY OWNERS. *TR.Mileage was 81000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBADT63473C. Bmw 530i 2003 problem was reported in NASHUA, NH. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 20 mph.
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BMW 530I Air Bags

BMW 530I 2003 Safety Review #10346360

BMW 530I 2003 car safety problem was reported on Apr 20, 2010.BMW 530I 2003, manufactured by BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC had a problem with AIR BAGS . PASSENGER SEAT AIRBAG SYSTEM HAS FAILED DUE TO FAULTY SEAT SENSOR. *TR.Mileage was 51000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBADT63403C. Bmw 530i 2003 problem was reported in HUNTINGTON BEACH, CA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.
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BMW 530I Power Train

BMW 530I 2003 Safety Review #10350440

BMW 530I 2003 car safety problem was reported on June 27, 2010.BMW 530I 2003, manufactured by BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC had a problem with POWER TRAIN . TRANSMISSION CODE P0741 GOES ON, INDICATING SLIPPAGE IN THE TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH. THIS RESULTS IN LOWERED GAS MILEAGE AND A CHECK ENGINE LIGHT, RESULTING IN FAILURE TO PASS STATE AUTO INSPECTIONS. *TR.Mileage was 70000 miles. Bmw 530i 2003 problem was reported in ALLSTON, MA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 35 mph.
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BMW 530I Air Bags

BMW 530I 2003 Safety Review #10372908

BMW 530I 2003 car safety problem was reported on Dec 20, 2010.BMW 530I 2003, manufactured by BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC had a problem with AIR BAGS . I WAS DRIVING ON A MOUNTAIN ROAD ON PINE MOUNTAIN IN KERN COUNTY, CA WHEN THE DRIVER'S SIDE AIR BAG ON THE DOOR AND HEADLINER DEPLOYED. THE REAR SEAT AIR BAG ALSO DEPLOYED. IT WAS COMPLETELY UNEXPECTED - I DID NOT HIT ANYTHING BEFORE THEY DEPLOYED. THE DEPLOYMENT CAUSED THE CAR TO STOP WHICH THEN SKID OVER THE ICY ROAD, AND THE EMERGENCY FLASHERS CAME ON..0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 105452 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBADT63453C. Bmw 530i 2003 problem was reported in PISMO BEACH, CA. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 25 mph.
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BMW 530I Power Train

BMW 530I 2003 Safety Review #10373622

BMW 530I 2003 car safety problem was reported on June 01, 2010.BMW 530I 2003, manufactured by BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC had a problem with POWER TRAIN . WITHOUT ANY PREVIOUS PROBLEMS, THE "SERVICE ENGINE SOON" LIGHT CAME ON. THE CAR IS A 2003 BMW 530I WITH ONLY 55,000 MILES AT THE TIME. COMPUTER DIAGNOSIS RETURNED "FAULT 30", "TORQUE CONVERTER SLIPPING". RECOMMENDATION WAS REPLACEMENT OF TORQUE CONVERTER AT COST OF $2600. ONLINE RESEARCH OF THIS PROBLEM FOUND MANY COMPLAINTS OF THE EXACT SAME NATURE. DUE TO CONFLICTING ADVICE, THE CAR WAS NOT REPAIRED, AND HAS BEEN DRIVEN FOR 3 MONTHS AND OVER 3,000 MILES WITHOUT ANY PROBLEMS OR DIMINISHED MILEAGE OR PERFORMANCE. THE "SERVICE ENGINE SOON" LIGHT THAT SWITCHES ON IN RESPONSE TO "FAULT 30" MAY INDICATE A NON-EXISTENT PROBLEM THAT CAN LEAD TO A COSTLY REPAIR. MEANWHILE, THE DRIVER IS LEFT WITH A VEHICLE WITH A CONSTANTLY LIT "SERVICE ENGINE SOON" LIGHT. THIS CAN OBVIOUSLY CREATE PROBLEMS IN SELLING THE CAR OR HAVING IT PASS A SMOG CHECK. *TR.Mileage was 55000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBADT63433C. Bmw 530i 2003 problem was reported in LA JOLLA, CA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. Bmw 530i 2003 drive type:RWD. VEHICLE SPEED: 50 mph.
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BMW 530I Seats Front Assembly Seat Heater/cooler

BMW 530I 2003 Safety Review #10437569

BMW 530I 2003 car safety problem was reported on Nov 22, 2011.BMW 530I 2003, manufactured by BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC had a problem with SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER . DRIVER'S SIDE HEATED SEAT BURNED HOLE ON LEFT SIDE OF SEAT WHEN ACTIVATED AND SINGED WIFE'S JACKET WHILE DRIVING. SMALL HOLE BURNED INTO SEAT. BMW REFUSES TO ACCEPT ANY RESPONSIBILITY TO REPAIR DAMAGE AND CORRECT DEFECT DESPITE NUMEROUS INCIDENTS OVER A NUMBER OF YEARS WHICH THEY ARE WELL AWARE OF. THIS IS POTENTIALLY A DANGEROUS SITUATION FOR CABIN FIRE AND OCCUPANT BURNS. *KB.Mileage was 92400 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBADT63403C. Bmw 530i 2003 problem was reported in NORFOLK, VA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. Bmw 530i 2003 drive type:RWD. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 25 mph.
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BMW 530I 2003 Safety Review #10437569

BMW 530I 2003 car safety problem was reported on Nov 22, 2011.BMW 530I 2003, manufactured by BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC had a problem with SEATS . DRIVER'S SIDE HEATED SEAT BURNED HOLE ON LEFT SIDE OF SEAT WHEN ACTIVATED AND SINGED WIFE'S JACKET WHILE DRIVING. SMALL HOLE BURNED INTO SEAT. BMW REFUSES TO ACCEPT ANY RESPONSIBILITY TO REPAIR DAMAGE AND CORRECT DEFECT DESPITE NUMEROUS INCIDENTS OVER A NUMBER OF YEARS WHICH THEY ARE WELL AWARE OF. THIS IS POTENTIALLY A DANGEROUS SITUATION FOR CABIN FIRE AND OCCUPANT BURNS. *KB.Mileage was 92400 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBADT63403C. Bmw 530i 2003 problem was reported in NORFOLK, VA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. Bmw 530i 2003 drive type:RWD. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 25 mph.
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BMW 530I Power Train

BMW 530I 2003 Safety Review #10439952

BMW 530I 2003 car safety problem was reported on Jan 14, 2009.BMW 530I 2003, manufactured by BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC had a problem with POWER TRAIN . IN JANUARY OF 2009, THE "SERVICE ENGINE SOON" (SES) LIGHT CAME ON. IT WAS DIAGNOSED AS A FAULTY TORQUE CONVERTER WITH A REPLACEMENT COST OF ROUGHLY $2000. SINCE THE CAR WAS SHOWING NO SIGN OF ENGINE TROUBLE, WE HAVE CONTINUED TO DRIVE THE CAR FOR ALMOST 3 YEARS AND 50,000 WITH NO PROBLEMS BUT THE SES LIGHT CONTINUES TO SHINE AND THE CAR WILL NOT PASS EMISSION INSPECTION. NOW FACED WITH SPENDING $2000 FOR A PROBLEM THAT WE ARE NOT SURE EXISTS OR NOT PASSING INSPECTION. *TR.Mileage was 90000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBADT63403C. Bmw 530i 2003 problem was reported in ALPHARETTA, GA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS.
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BMW 530I Suspension

BMW 530I 2003 Safety Review #10450802

BMW 530I 2003 car safety problem was reported on Feb 27, 2012.BMW 530I 2003, manufactured by BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC had a problem with SUSPENSION . INCIDENTAL FINDING OF HUGE CRACK ON LEFT REAR LOWER CONTROL ARM DISCOVERED BY MECHANIC WHO WAS SERVICING THE VEHICLE. I HAVE PHOTOS AND THE PART IN QUESTION. *TR.Mileage was 81305 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBADT63433C. Bmw 530i 2003 problem was reported in MURRIETA, CA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS.
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BMW 530I Steering

BMW 530I 2003 Safety Review #10450802

BMW 530I 2003 car safety problem was reported on Feb 27, 2012.BMW 530I 2003, manufactured by BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC had a problem with STEERING . INCIDENTAL FINDING OF HUGE CRACK ON LEFT REAR LOWER CONTROL ARM DISCOVERED BY MECHANIC WHO WAS SERVICING THE VEHICLE. I HAVE PHOTOS AND THE PART IN QUESTION. *TR.Mileage was 81305 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBADT63433C. Bmw 530i 2003 problem was reported in MURRIETA, CA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS.
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BMW 530I Electrical System

BMW 530I 2003 Safety Review #10453797

BMW 530I 2003 car safety problem was reported on May 02, 2003.BMW 530I 2003, manufactured by BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC had a problem with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM . TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 BMW 530I. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BATTERY FAILED ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER SEVERAL TIMES WHO ADVISED THE CONTACT THAT THERE WAS NOTHING THEY COULD DO TO REMEDY THE FAILURE. THE BATTERY WAS REPLACED YET THE FAILURE PERSISTED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A MECHANIC WHO INSPECTED THE AND FOUND THAT A CABLE AND WAS THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE. THE CABLE AND BATTERY WAS REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE WHO STATED THERE WERE NO RECALLS AND OFFERED NO FURTHER ASSISTANCE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 1,500 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 86,000. .0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 1500 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBADT634X3C. Bmw 530i 2003 problem was reported in PATCHOGUE, NY. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.
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BMW 530I 2003 Safety Review #10453817

BMW 530I 2003 car safety problem was reported on Apr 02, 2010.BMW 530I 2003, manufactured by BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC had a problem with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM . TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 BMW 530I. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BATTERY FAILED SEVERAL TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS WHO ADVISED THE CONTACT THAT THERE WAS NOTHING THEY COULD DO TO REMEDY THE FAILURE. THE BATTERY WAS REPLACED AT THAT TIME BUT THE FAILURE PERSISTED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL MECHANIC WHO INSPECTED AND DISCOVERED THAT THE BATTERY CABLES WERE FAULTY. THE BATTERY AND BATTERY CABLES WERE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED WHO STATED THERE WERE NO RECALLS FOR THE VEHICLE AND OFFERED NO FURTHER ASSISTANCE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 1,500 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 86,000..0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 1500 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBADT634X3C. Bmw 530i 2003 problem was reported in PATCHOGUE, NY. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.
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BMW 530I Engine And Engine Cooling

BMW 530I 2003 Safety Review #10490510

BMW 530I 2003 car safety problem was reported on Dec 13, 2012.BMW 530I 2003, manufactured by BMW of North America, LLC had a problem with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING . REGULAR DAY GOING TO WORK, NOTICE SMOKE COMING FROM OUTSIDE OF PASSENGER SIDE OF CAR, PULLED OVER CHECK UNDER HOOD, DIDN'T SEE ANY SMOKE, GOT BACK IN CAR AND SMOKE START COMING FROM GLOVE DEPARTMENT AREA, WITHIN A MINUTE CAR START GETTING FILLED WITH SMOKE, I GOT OUT TO CALL 911 AND GOT ABOUT 100 FEET FROM CAR AND I HEARD A POP AND THE CAR WENT INTO FLAMES AND CONTINUE UNTIL IT BURNED ALL UP INSIDE AND OUT. *TR.Vehicle was on fire. 0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 124012 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBADT63493C. Bmw 530i 2003 problem was reported in STAFFORD, VA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.
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BMW 530I Seats

BMW 530I 2003 Safety Review #10491601

BMW 530I 2003 car safety problem was reported on Nov 19, 2012.BMW 530I 2003, manufactured by BMW of North America, LLC had a problem with SEATS . I WAS DRIVING TO WORK ON A VERY COLD DAY AT APPROXIMATELY 6AM. I TURNED THE DRIVER SEAT HEATER ON. AFTER 5-10 MINUTES, I STARTED TO NOTICE A STRONG BURNING SMELL. I ALSO FELT A STINGING ON THE BACK OF MY LEFT LEG. I PULLED OVER AND GOT OUT TO EXAMINE THE CAR, AND NOTICED A SMALL HOLE HAD BEEN BURNT THROUGH THE LEATHER SEAT. THERE WAS SMOKE RISING UP AND OUT FROM THE HOLE ITSELF. THE EXTREMELY HOT COIL FOR THE SEAT HEATER WAS VISIBLE DIRECTLY IN THE MIDDLE OF THE HOLE. MY PANTS ALSO HAVE A HOLE BURNT IN THEM FROM THE SEAT. THERE SHOULD DEFINITELY BE A RECALL PLACED REGARDING THIS BLATANT MATERIAL FAILURE, AS MANY OTHER PEOPLE HAVE BEEN SIMILARLY AFFECTED AND COULD BE BURNED. *TR.Vehicle was on fire. 0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 126000 miles. Bmw 530i 2003 problem was reported in DREXEL HILL, PA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 30 mph.
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