BMW 530 owners have reported 122 engine and engine cooling related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 17 most common engine and engine cooling problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's engine and engine cooling (68 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's crankcase (pcv) (7 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
Start blowing black smoke-while idling, over heated, stalled. Read details...
The contact owns a 2007 BMW 530i. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 22v119000 (engine and engine cooling). The contact stated that while driving at approximately 65 mph, there was smoke coming from the hood. The "transmission overheating" message was displayed. Read details...
Vehicle wont stop leaking oil. Read details...
Car vibrates when ac is on. Passenger seat belt buzzes when no one is in the seat as well as seat belt tighten while driving. Transmission hesitant at times. ( transmission warning light come on at times, when car has already been service). Read details...
My 4 month old 2003 BMW 530ia spontaneously caught on fire starting in the engine compartment while sitting out on my driveway next to my house. The car was totaled. The car was not running and had been off for 3. 5 hours. Read details...