2003 BMW 530I air bags problems
17 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the air bags on the 2003 BMW 530I — 37% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Takata recall..received notification 6 months ago. I have called bmw to set up an appointment and have been told I will be notified when parts arrive. Thus was 6 months ago”
filed Dec 23, 2016
“Tl* takata recall. The contact owns 2003 bmw 530i. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 15v318000 (air bags) however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The…”
filed Oct 4, 2016
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- This recall affects certain vehicles where the original steering wheel has been replaced…Campaign 19V015000 · Jan 14, 2019
- Please note that the 5-series and X5 vehicles are only included if they are equipped with…Campaign 15V318000 · May 28, 2015
Related service bulletins
Takata air bag recall-related short-term alternate transportation and consequential repairs this service information bulletin supersedes si b01 31 18 dated october 2018.
B013118 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Apr 1, 2019Takata air bag recall-related short-term alternate transportation and consequential repairs this service information bulletin supersedes si b01 31 18 dated october 2018.
B013118 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Apr 1, 2019Takata class action settlement. Customer support program. Front driver side airbag modules.
B011618 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jan 1, 2019
Air Bags problems in other 530I years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 530I | 13 | 52% |
| 2007 530I | 20 | 27% |
| 2006 530I | 32 | 38% |
| 2005 530I | 37 | 64% |
| 2004 530I | 49 | 38% |
| 2002 530I | 8 | 28% |
| 2001 530I | 4 | 16% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2003 BMW 530I
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.