general problems of the 2003 BMW 530

Two problems related to electrical system have been reported for the 2003 BMW 530. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 12/12/2009

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.

2 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 08/23/2004

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.


Other Electrical System related problems of the 2003 BMW 530



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