There have been 2 safety recalls for the BMW 530IT. The most recent recalls are shown below. Table 1 and Table 2 show the historical recalls and the recall statistics by the model year of the BMW 530IT.
This could cause the throttle valve to remain partially open. It his were to occur, the car might not decelerate as expected increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1992 BMW 318I, 1993 BMW 318I, 1994 BMW 318I, 1995 BMW 318I, 1996 BMW 318I, 1997 BMW 318I, 1994 BMW 318IC, 1995 BMW 318IC, 1996 BMW 318IC, 1997 BMW 318IC, 1992 BMW 318IS, 1993 BMW 318IS, 1994 BMW 318IS, 1995 BMW 318IS, 1996 BMW 318IS, 1997 BMW 318IS, 1995 BMW 318TI, 1996 BMW 318TI, 1997 BMW 318TI, 1992 BMW 325I, 1993 BMW 325I, 1994 BMW 325I, 1995 BMW 325I, 1994 BMW 325IC, 1995 BMW 325IC, 1992 BMW 325IS, 1993 BMW 325IS, 1994 BMW 325IS, 1995 BMW 325IS, 1989 BMW 525I, 1990 BMW 525I, 1991 BMW 525I, 1992 BMW 525I, 1993 BMW 525I, 1994 BMW 525I, 1995 BMW 525I, 1992 BMW 525IT, 1993 BMW 525IT, 1994 BMW 525IT, 1995 BMW 525IT, 1994 BMW 530I, 1995 BMW 530I, 1994 BMW 530IT, 1995 BMW 530IT, 1994 BMW 540I, 1995 BMW 540I, 1993 BMW 740I, 1994 BMW 740I, 1995 BMW 740I, 1996 BMW 740I, 1997 BMW 740I, 1994 BMW 840CI, 1995 BMW 840CI, 1996 BMW 840CI, 1997 BMW 840CI, 1995 BMW M3, 1996 BMW M3, 1997 BMW M3, 1996 BMW Z3, 1997 BMW Z3 |
| Component: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL |
| Recall Summary: The cruise control and throttle cables are attached to the same throttle valve actuating lever at the throttle housing. It is possible that the plastic bushing on either cable could break due to environmental influences coupled with vibration.... Details of this recall 🔎 |
If this happens, the brake lights either will not operate or will be continuously on, regardless of brake pedal position. Following drivers would not be able to determine whether the vehicle is stopping, increasing the potential for a vehicle accident.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1992 BMW 325I, 1993 BMW 325I, 1994 BMW 325I, 1994 BMW 325IC, 1992 BMW 325IS, 1993 BMW 325IS, 1994 BMW 325IS, 1990 BMW 525I, 1991 BMW 525I, 1992 BMW 525I, 1993 BMW 525I, 1994 BMW 525I, 1992 BMW 525IT, 1993 BMW 525IT, 1994 BMW 525IT, 1994 BMW 530I, 1994 BMW 530IT, 1990 BMW 535I, 1991 BMW 535I, 1992 BMW 535I, 1994 BMW 540I, 1990 BMW 735I, 1991 BMW 735I, 1992 BMW 735I, 1990 BMW 735IL, 1991 BMW 735IL, 1992 BMW 735IL, 1993 BMW 740I, 1994 BMW 740I, 1993 BMW 740IL, 1994 BMW 740IL, 1990 BMW 750I, 1991 BMW 750I, 1992 BMW 750I, 1995 BMW M3 |
| Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:SWITCHES:BRAKE LIGHT |
| Recall Summary: The brake light switch can fail allowing the switch to remain in the "brake lights off" position or in the "brake lights on" position. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
| Date | Component | Vehicle Affected |
|---|---|---|
| Aug. 19, 1997 | Vehicle Speed Control | 410,000 |
| Jul. 1, 1996 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic:switches:brake Light | 180,000 |
| Model | # Recalls |
|---|---|
| 1995 BMW 530IT | 1 |
| 1994 BMW 530IT | 2 |