2005 BMW 530I Structure Problems
1 NHTSA complaint on file
Structure Issues in the 2005 BMW 530I
1 structure 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
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Injuries
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Deaths
All Structure Complaints
MY 2005 BMW 530I HAS A MICROPROCESSOR UNIT LOCATED IN THE SPARE TIRE SUMP IN THE TRUNK. WATER GOT INTO THE TRUNK AND SHORTED OUT THIS UNIT. THIS IS A POOR PLACE TO LOCATE SUCH A VITAL PART, AS THIS PARTICULAR MICROPROCESSOR CONTROLS THE VEHICLE'S IDRIVE SYSTEM (BMW'S INTEGRATED SYSTEM WHICH INCLUDES THE RADIO, HEAT/AIR SETTINGS, DIAGNOSTICS, ETC). BMW WILL ONLY FIX THIS ITEM AS PART OF A NEW CAR WARRANTY. REPAIRS CAUSED BY THE POOR PLACEMENT OF THIS UNIT CAN COSTS INTO THE THOUSANDS IF CONDUCTED BY A BMW DEALERSHIP. IF THE MICROPROCESSOR SHORTS OUT WHILE IN OPERATION IT COULD CATCH FIRE. *TR
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
Engine
1 complaint
Equipment Adaptivemobility
1 complaint
Steering
1 complaint
Structurebody
1 complaint
Vehicle Speed Control
1 complaint
Visibility
1 complaint
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher
1 complaint
Wheels
1 complaint