GVWR: Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)
GVW R_to: Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)
Make: BMW
Make ID: 452
Manufacturer: BMW AG
Manufacturer Id: 966
Model: 530i
Model ID: 2585
Model Year: 2007
Motorcycle Chassis Type: Not Applicable
Motorcycle Suspension Type: Not Applicable
Other Restraint System Info: Dual-stage suppl. restraint system (SRS) certified to the advanced airbag requiremnets of FMVSS 208, S14.
Plant City: DINGOLFING
Plant Country: GERMANY
Seat Belts All: Manual
Series: 5-Series
TPMS: Direct
Trailer Body Type: Not Applicable
Trailer Type: Not Applicable
Vehicle Descriptor: WBANE735*7B
Vehicle Type: PASSENGER CAR
Model year
COMPONENT
Complaint
2007
ENGINE
MY 2007 BMW 530I ENGINE CAUGHT FIRE ON APRIL 15 THE MOMENT CAR WAS IGNITED IN THE EARLY MORNING. I WAS WITH MY WIFE AND 2.5 YEARS OLD SON AT THE TIME OF INCIDENT. IT COULD HAVE BEEN A MAJOR DISASTER OR EVEN BLAST IF WE WERE NOT HOME OR WITH FIRE EXTINGUISHER TO CONTROL THE FIRE ON TIME. WE REPORTED ABOUT THIS LIFE-THREATENING INCIDENT TO BMW NA MULTIPLE TIMES BUT THEIR CUSTOMER SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE FROM CORPORATE HEADQUARTERS BETSY HOHMANN CALLED OUR CONCERNS AS HYPOTHETICAL UNLESS THERE WERE PERSONAL INJURIES INVOLVED. BMW OF FREMONT SERVICE CENTER IDENTIFIED THAT PCV HEATED HOSE SHORTED OUT AND BURNT OTHER COMPONENTS. THE WIRE HARNESS AND INTAKE MANIFOLD WERE BURNT OUT AND MELTED. THE DEALERSHIP VERBALLY ACCEPTED THIS ISSUE A DESIGN FLAW THAT CAUSED ALMOST 6-9 INCHES FLAMES INSIDE THE ENGINE. BMW NA CUSTOMER SERVICE OFFERED A DEAL TO FIX THE PROBLEM AS LONG AS WE SIGN A CONFIDENTIAL NDA TO HIDE THE FACTS. BMW NA ALSO RECOMMENDED US TO SELL THIS CAR AFTER REPAIRS BUT WE DON'T WANT TO RISK ANYONE ELSEВїїS LIFE BY NOT DISCLOSING THE FIRE EVEN IF WE AGREE TO BMW NA'S PROPOSED RESOLUTION. OUR CONFIDENCE IN BMW BRAND HAS ALREADY SHAKEN FROM THE OUTCOME OF OUR CONVERSATIONS BECAUSE AFTER ALL THIS IS THE MATTER OF CUSTOMER LIFE, SAFETY, TRUST AND BRAND. *TR
2007
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
2007 BMW 530 EVAPORATIVE COOLER LEAK IN DASHBOARD, CAUSING FREON IN PASSENGER CABINET. IN ADDITION TO LEAKY FREON IN THE AIR. VERY COMMON PROBLEM ACCORDING TO DEALER IN TUCSON, AZ FOR BMW THEY REPLACE THEM ALL THE TIME EVEN ON COUPLE YEAR OLD CARS, USUALLY THEY CHARGE CUSTOMER FOR IT. ALL THE FREON LEAKING IN COMPARTMENT CAN'T BE GOOD FOR US. *TR