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2002 BMW 530i

4 recalls Most severe issue: High Priority

All recalls are free to repair at your local dealership. Contact your dealer to schedule service.

Known Safety Recalls

High Priority #19V015000 Plain English
Component

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Manufacturer
BMW of North America, LLC
What Happened
The airbag in your front passenger seat and driver's seat is designed to deploy in a crash to protect you. In some 2000-2004 BMW models, the inflator that makes the airbag work may degrade over time, especially in humid conditions.
Risk if Unfixed
If the inflator fails, it could explode and send sharp metal fragments into the driver or passengers, causing serious injury or even death.
Free Fix
Your BMW dealer will inspect your vehicle for a specific steering wheel, and if it's affected, they'll replace the airbag module with a safe one, completely free. Don't drive your vehicle until it's been inspected and repaired.
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Original — What Happened
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2000-2003 525i Sedan, 530i Sedan, 540i Sedan, 2001-2003 525i Sports Wagon and 540i Sports Wagon vehicles, and 2000-2004 X5 SAV 3.0i, X5 SAV 4.4i, and X5 SAV 4.6is vehicles. This recall affects certain vehicles where the original steering wheel has been replaced with the optional sports steering wheel. The sports steering wheel has a frontal air bag inflator that may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Original — Remedy
Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the vehicle has been remedied. BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicle for an optional sports steering wheel with an affected inflator. Dealers will replace the air bag module as necessary, free of charge. The recall began March 14, 2019. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
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High Priority #15V318000 Plain English
Component

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Manufacturer
BMW of North America, LLC
What Happened
The driver's air bag in your vehicle is designed to deploy in a crash to protect you from injury. However, the air bag in your 2002-2005 3-series or 2002-2003 5-series or X5 might have a faulty part that could let moisture in, causing the air bag to rupture.
Risk if Unfixed
If you're in a crash that triggers the air bag, it could burst apart, sending sharp metal pieces toward you or other passengers. This could cause serious injury or even death.
Free Fix
Your BMW dealer will replace the driver's air bag module with a new one, at no cost to you. To ensure your safety, please don't drive your vehicle until this recall is completed. BMW will contact you and schedule the repair.
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Original — What Happened
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2002-2005 325i, 325xi, 330i, and 330xi Sedans, and 325xi and 325i Sportswagons, 2002-2006 330Ci, 325Ci, and M3 Convertibles and 325i, 330i, and M3 Coupes, 2002-2003 M5, 540i, 525i Sedan, and 530i Sedans, and 540i and 525i Sportswagons, and 2003 X5 3.0i and 4.4i Sports Activity Vehicles. Please note that the 5-series and X5 vehicles are only included if they are equipped with the optional sports steering wheel. The affected vehicles are equipped with a dual-stage driver frontal air bag that may be susceptible to moisture intrusion which, over time, could cause the inflator to rupture.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Original — Remedy
Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the vehicle has been remedied. BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front driver air bag module, free of charge. The recall began Aug 2016. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. Note: This recall supersedes recall 14V-348 in its entirety. Additionally, vehicles that have had their driver side frontal air bag replaced previously as part of a recall remedy need to have their air bag replaced under this recall as well. Note: On December 17, 2015 BMW removed the model year 2004 X5 3.0i and 4.4i Sports Activity vehicle from this recall. Those vehicles were mistakenly identified as including the air bags that are subject to this recall.
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High Priority #02V057000 Plain English
Component

SUSPENSION

Manufacturer
BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE
What Happened
The strut mount is a critical part of your vehicle's suspension system that keeps your front wheel stable. In some cases, it wasn't properly assembled during manufacturing, which could cause it to come loose.
Risk if Unfixed
If the strut mount fails, it could affect your vehicle's handling and control, especially when driving on an empty road. This could increase the risk of a crash, especially if you're cornering or braking hard.
Free Fix
Your BMW dealer will replace both front strut mounts for free, and you should schedule the repair as soon as you get the recall notice.
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Original — What Happened
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, DURING THE STRUT MOUNT MANUFACTURING PROCESS, THE THRUST BEARING WAS NOT PROPERLY POSITIONS AND SECURED. IF THE SUSPENSION IS FULLY UNLOADED, THE FRONT STRUT COULD SEPARATE FROM THE UPPER MOUNT.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
THIS COULD AFFECT VEHICLE HANDLING AND CONTROL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Original — Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE BOTH FRONT SPRING STRUT UPPER MOUNTS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MARCH 15, 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT BMW AT 1-800-831-1117.
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High Priority #01V352000 Plain English
Component

TIRES:SIDEWALL

Manufacturer
BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE
What Happened
The sidewall of your tire is the part that meets the road. In some 2001 BMW vehicles, the sidewall was damaged during the tire mounting process, creating a sharp edge that could cut into the tire's surface.
Risk if Unfixed
If you drive with low tire pressure for a long time, the tire could be damaged, making your vehicle harder to control. This could lead to a crash, especially if you're driving at high speeds.
Free Fix
Your authorized BMW dealer will inspect all five tires for any damage, and replace any tires with cuts free of charge. You should schedule the inspection as soon as possible and request the free repair if your tire is affected.
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Original — What Happened
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: DURING THE TIRE MOUNTING PROCESS ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES BUILT WITH STANDARD (NON-SPORT) SUSPENSION AND EQUIPPED WITH CONTINENTAL CONTITOURINGCONTACT CH95 ECOPLUS TIRES, SIZE 225/65R16 95H, HAVING DOT CODES 4001, 4101, OR 4201, THE OUTER SIDEWALL SURFACE OF THE TIRES MAY HAVE BEEN CUT BY A SHARP EDGE. OPERATION OF THE VEHICLE OVER A LONG PERIOD OF TIME COULD LEAD TO A REDUCTION OF INFLATION PRESSURE.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
CONTINUED DRIVING WITH LOW INFLATION PRESSURE IN THE TIRE COULD ULTIMATELY RESULT IN DAMAGE TO THE TIRE, AFFECT VEHICLE HANDLING AND CONTROL, AND COULD IN SOME CASES RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Original — Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT ALL FIVE TIRES FOR A POSSIBLE CUT IN THE SIDEWALL, AND IF A CUT IS FOUND, THE TIRE WILL BE REPLACED. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN DECEMBER 10, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT BMW AT 1-800-831-1117.
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AIR BAGS
2 recalls
SUSPENSION
1 recall
TIRES
1 recall

Other BMW 530i Years

2025
3 recalls
2024
5 recalls
2023
1 recall
2022
3 recalls
2021
7 recalls
2020
5 recalls
2019
1 recall
2018
2 recalls
2017
1 recall
2011
1 recall
2010
1 recall
2009
1 recall
2008
1 recall
2007
2 recalls
2006
3 recalls
2003
2 recalls
2001
4 recalls
2000
1 recall

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