2001 BMW 530I Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 12%of 25 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 104,228miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the fuel system of the 2001 BMW 530I, 12% of the 25 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 104,228 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Takata recall 2001 Bmw 530I several related to car accelerates has been reported for the 2001-2005 Bmw 530I. Car accelerates on its own problem 1 failure date: 12/15/2015 we owns a 2001 Bmw 530I. The contact stated while pulling out of a bank of america in miami , florida parking space at 5 MPH, the vehicle rapidly accelerated crashing into banks wall and the atm machine causing damage to the front of the vehicle and the decoration around the atm, but not the atm machine itself. Brakes were applied but failed due to the amount of acceleration. Only my wife was injured during the crash. …”
NHTSA complaint #10862178, filed 2016-04, 46,456 miles“Major fuel leak under engine of car on a cold start (colder temps ~40 degrees fahrenheit or less). Fuel smell immediately on start up, with a steady stream fuel dripping under the car...fuel lines the driveway when backing out. Dripping appears to stop after car warms up, so multiple failed attempts to diagnose issue. However, now can see that all injectors leak and spray fuel from the housing...appears to be where the plastic and metal meets. Car runs fine throughout this time. …”
NHTSA complaint #11382807, filed 2020-12, 162,000 miles“Fuel injectors leak in extreme cold temperatures. Exact temperature unknown but has been -5f for the past 3 days and the cabin fills with the smell of gas within moments and upon opening the hood you can see a mist of fuel from the injector. Tried it last night at 8f and no noticeable leak, although still faint smell. Researched online only to discover this appears to be a consistent problem with people who live in very cold areas as myself. I purchased it used from a much milder climate. Very thankful it didn't catch on fire with my kids in it. Car will remain parked until fixed. …”
NHTSA complaint #10940051, filed 2017-01Related service bulletins
- 10247567Dec 20, 2023Engine will crank but not start. There is no communication with the integrated fuel module (TFE) whendiagnosing with ISTA. The following two fault codes will be stored in the…
- 10033130Dec 1, 2009Bmw vehicles: fuel level sensor repairs. Where it is necessary to replace the right or the left side fuel level sensor due to a failure, the entire pump and housing or delivery…
Fuel system: other model years
Other parts of the 2001 BMW 530I
5 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
5 complaintsAir bags
4 complaintsSeats
3 complaintsElectrical system
2 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaintsEngine
1 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaintsSuspension
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2001 BMW 530I
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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