2001 BMW 530I Other or unknown Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 8%of 25 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 94,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the other or unknown of the 2001 BMW 530I, 8% of the 25 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 94,000 miles.
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.
“Was driving home from work 2.3 miles no A/C on pulled in driveway car was wissling smoke water pour out everywhere . Temp gage did not show over heated. All coolant gone burst and leaked out buttom of engine.”
NHTSA complaint #10983602, filed 2017-05, 94,000 miles“Complaint regarding the cup holders in the 2001 Bmw 530I. The consumer stated he has been burned several times by the spilling of a hot beverage that was in the cup holed. The consumer stated a typical 16oz cup will not stay in the cup holder.”
NHTSA complaint #10137747, filed 2005-09Other or unknown: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 3 | 23% |
| 2022 | 3 | 38% |
| 2021 | 3 | 18% |
| 2020 | 2 | 20% |
| 2019 | 1 | 7% |
| 2018 | 4 | 15% |
| 2017 | 2 | 11% |
| 2007 | 3 | 4% |
| 2006 | 6 | 7% |
| 2004 | 1 | 1% |
| 2002 | 1 | 3% |
| 2001 | 2 | 8% |
Other parts of the 2001 BMW 530I
5 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
5 complaintsAir bags
4 complaintsFuel system
3 complaintsSeats
3 complaintsElectrical system
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 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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