general problems of the 2003 BMW 530

18 problems related to air bag have been reported for the 2003 BMW 530. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 12/20/2019

To whom it may concern: I have been contacted by a BMW recall person who has cleard my vehicle of having any problem with the airbag. However, I continue to receive recall notifications via mail. What needs to be done to stop the flow of paper to my mailbox?.

2 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 12/10/2016

No commitment yet from dealer to replace defected airbag. Nhtsa recall number: 15v318.

3 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 10/04/2016

Takata recall. The contact owns 2003 BMW 530i. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15v318000 (air bags) however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced the failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

4 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 09/17/2016

Tl-takata recall. The contact owns a 2003 BMW 530ia. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 15v318000 (air bags) however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect. Ss.

5 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 06/29/2016

The contact owns a 2003 BMW 530i. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15v318000 (air bags); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.

6 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 06/15/2016

The contact owns a 2003 BMW 530ia. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15v318000 (air bags); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.

7 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 05/11/2016

Takata recall. . Received notification 6 months ago. I have called BMW to set up an appointment and have been told I will be notified when parts arrive. Thus was 6 months ago.

8 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 02/18/2016

I received a letter in July of 2015 stating that there IA a recall on driver-side front air bag module (recall campaign no. : 15v-318) and have yet to receive another notification when the dealerships can fix this dangerous defect. Please advise!.

9 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 07/25/2015

Takata recall. The contact owns a 2003 BMW 530i. The contact received a recall notification for the air bags; however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

10 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 07/20/2015

The contact owns a 2003 BMW 530i. The contact stated that the recall notice for NHTSA campaign number: 15v318000 (air bags) was received in July of 2015. After contacting the dealer and the manufacturer on multiple occasions, the contact was informed that the parts needed to repair the vehicle were still not available and no estimated time for receiving the parts could be given. The contact had not experienced a failure.

11 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 07/15/2015

Takata recall. The contact owns a 2003 BMW 530ia. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15v318000 (air bags); however, the parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

12 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 07/12/2015

"takata recall" - my 2003 BMW driver-side front air bag module (15v-318) was recalled in July 2015 and I can't get any info from BMW if they will ever fix it. I have been calling for one year on this, as I was instructed to do by BMW, and they still will provide me with no information as to if or when it will ever be replaced. They have notified me that the air bag can result in "serious injury or death. " I have documentation on my numerous attempts to resolve this by calling every 3-4 months as they requested. It has now gone on for one year, and when I said to the BMW representative a couple of days ago, "it seems like this could go on and on and nothing will ever get fixed," the response was "that's correct. " I have read on-line that you should "take public transportation or ride share" but I live in l. A. And require a car to et to and from work. I won't let my son drive my car because I fear for his safety. I can't afford another car. I read on-line that older cars (mine is a 2003) and heat (I live in the san fernando valley of California and it gets hot) can make the air bag more dangerous. I have been driving this car, knowing it's dangerous, for a year, and I am always fearful that someone next to me on the freeway might drift into my lane, while texting, causing the dangerous air bag to go off and send metal shards into me. This can't go on with no end in sight. I feel like they just want me to get so frustrated that I dump my car. I'm definitely frustrated, but I need to keep this car. Please help me get some answers and a time when this can be fixed. It's an unacceptable stress to put on someone that they could die from a faulty airbag while the company keeps refusing to give you information and has no intention to fix it in a timely manner. I have documents regarding their notification and my phone calls to them. Thank you.

13 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 07/01/2015

Takata recall. The contact owns a 2003 BMW 530ia. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15v318000 (air bags) however the parts to do the repair were not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts unavailable.

14 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 07/01/2015

Tl- takata recall- the contact owns a 2003 BMW 530i. The contact stated that the recall notice for NHTSA campaign number: 15v318000 (air bags) was received in July of 2015. After contacting the dealer on multiple occasions, the contact was informed that the parts needed to repair the vehicle were still not available and no estimated time for receiving the parts could be given. The contact had not experienced a failure. Djr.

15 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 07/01/2015

Rec'd. Recall notice in July 2015 regarding "recall campaign no. 15v-318: driver-side front air bag module". Still have not heard from BMW as to remedy.

16 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 05/27/2015

Takata recall. The contact owns a 2003 BMW 530ia. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15v318000 (air bags). The parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact called peter pan BMW (2695 s e camino real, san mateo, CA 94403, (650) 349-9077) where it was confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedy. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available. Parts distribution disconnect.

17 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 10/10/2003

My car is on the list of cars with defective airbags and I have not received any kind of notification or recall information regarding my vehicle. I want this taken care of immediately and have the defective airbags replaced.

18 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 01/01/2003

Takata recall. Are the airbags safe? the car is on the recall list.



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