2005 BMW 530I Engine Problems
1 NHTSA complaint on file
Engine Issues in the 2005 BMW 530I
1 engine complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 2005 BMW 530I. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.
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Complaints
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Crashes
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Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
All Engine Complaints
I HAVE LEFT MY CAR AT THE AIRPORT FOR A 2 DAY BUSINESS TRIP. WHEN I DROVE BACK FROM THE AIRPORT, WHILE ON THE HIGHWAY, I SAW A BIG PLUME OF SMOKE COMING FROM THE BACK OF MY CAR. THE ENGINE KIND OF HESITATED BUT DIDN'T' STALL. I WAS ABLE TO DRIVE TO A SAFE PLACE AND CHECK THE OIL DIPSTICK. THERE WAS NO OIL LEFT IN THE OIL COMPARTMENT. WHEN THE ENGINE COOLED DOWN I SAW BLACK LIQUID DRIPPING OFF THE EXHAUST PIPE. THE CAR SMELLED LIKE BURNT OIL. I SPOKE TO THE DEALERSHIP THAT SERVICES MY CAR AND THEY TOLD ME TO TOW IT TO AVOID ANY FURTHER DAMAGE. THE DEALERSHIP IDENTIFIED THE PROBLEM AS A FROZEN OIL SEPARATOR THAT CREATED A VACUUM LOCK AND PUSHED THE OIL TO BURN THRU THE ENGINE AND THE EXHAUST SYSTEM. FROM FURTHER DISCUSSION WITH THE DEALERSHIP SERVICE ADVISOR AND LOOKING INTO...
Other 2005 BMW 530I Problem Areas
Air Bags
31 complaints
Electrical System
10 complaints
Seat Belts
8 complaints
Air Bagsfrontal
5 complaints
Exterior Lighting
5 complaints
Air Bagsfrontalsensorcontrol Module
4 complaints
Power Train
4 complaints
Service Brakes
3 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulic
3 complaints
Tires
2 complaints
Equipment Adaptivemobility
1 complaint
Steering
1 complaint
Structure
1 complaint
Structurebody
1 complaint
Vehicle Speed Control
1 complaint
Visibility
1 complaint
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher
1 complaint
Wheels
1 complaint