Service Brakes Problems of BMW 530

BMW 530 owners have reported 48 service brakes related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 7 most common service brakes problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's service brakes (38 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's brake light on (4 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.


Recently reported Service Brakes problems of BMW 530

The Service Brakes problem

After returning to my vehicle, I received an alert that the chassis stabilization system had a fault. The car was free, rolling and had no parking brake while it was on an incline. There was zero ability to turn the steering wheel. I consider this a life-threatening safety issue.   Read details...

The Brake Light On problem

The contact owns a 2006 BMW 530i. While driving various speeds, the brake pedal extended all the way down to the floor and there was a delay when the brake pedal was engaged. The brake warning light illuminated.   Read details...

The Brakes Failed problem

BMW north America and jackie cooper BMW , okc , ok refused to repair my 2007 503i , on the basis it did not affect my vehicle NHTSA campaign id 10v446000 states that it does brake vacuum part failure by third party BMW mechanic and owner , failure occurred while in traffic NHTSA no help   Read details...

The Power Assist Brake Vacuum problem

Brakes stopped functioning as per document 10v446000 has been determined that it was the brake booster. I contacted BMW USA and was told that my vehicle does not apply to this campaign.   Read details...

The Brake Loud Noise problem

The contact owns a 2005 BMW 530i. While driving at an unknown speed, the contact heard a loud noise near the front driver's side wheel. The dealer could not duplicate the failure and did not state if the vehicle was included in NHTSA campaign id number: 10v446000 (service brakes, hydraulic).   Read details...




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