Air Bag Related Problems of the 2001 BMW 530

Table 1 shows five common air bag related problems of the 2001 BMW 530. The number one most common problem is related to the air bag (two problems). The second most common problem is related to the side/window air bag (two problems).

Table 1. Air Bag related problems of BMW 530


Recently reported Air Bag problems of the 2001 BMW 530

The Air Bag problem

On October 31, 2003 at 9:30pm, airbags(front, head - driver side/front, side, head - passenger side) deployed as driver was starting the engine of a parked car. The impact shattered the front windshield and driver received a concussion.   Read details...

The Side/window Air Bag problem

The contact owns a 2001 BMW 530ia. While driving 35 mph, the passenger side air bag deployed without warning. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 206,000.   Read details...

The Air Bag Light On problem

Air bag indicator light recently illuminated upon starting car. Now comes on each time car is driven.   Read details...


Air Bag related problems in other BMW 530 model year vehicles:



530 Service Bulletins
530 Safety Recalls
530 Defect Investigations