Gasoline Fuel System Problems of BMW 530

BMW 530 owners have reported 7 gasoline fuel system related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 4 most common gasoline fuel system problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's tank assembly (3 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's fuel pump (2 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.

Table 1. Gasoline Fuel System related problems of BMW 530


Recently reported Gasoline Fuel System problems of BMW 530

The Tank Assembly problem

Tl the contact owns a 2004 BMW 530i. The contact stated after driving the vehicle for two hours there was an abnormal odor of fuel detected. The vehicle was taken to BMW of nashville (1568 mallory ln, brentwood, TN 37027(615) 928-2541) however, the mechanic was unable to determine the failure.   Read details...

The Fuel Pump problem

When refeuling on low fuel in temperatures below 15 deg f the tank seals fail and leak or emit fuel vapors after filling tank between half way and full. This has occurred and been in for service 5 times on the same mode of failure although 1 was in warmer temperatures.   Read details...

The Gasoline Fuel System problem

We have a 2006 BMW 530i in January of 2013 we had a ignition coil go out with around 75000 miles which was about a 275. 00$ to get fixed. Then on 6/26/13 we had 2 more ignition coils go out at 78000 miles, that time it was 507.   Read details...

The Gasoline Storage problem

I work for an insurance company. Our insured was rear ended in a 2004 BMW 530i with 14k miles. After the collision, the vehicle caught fire on the rear section of vehicle, destroying it.   Read details...




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