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BMW 530XI Fuel System, Gasoline Delivery Fuel Pump

BMW 530XI 2007 Safety Review #10201988

BMW 530XI 2007 car safety problem was reported on Aug 31, 2007.BMW 530XI 2007, manufactured by BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC had a problem with FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP . 2008 BMW 535XI DIAGNOSED WITH DEFECTIVE FUEL PUMP. ENGINE MALFUNCTIONED AND POWER REDUCED TO HALF DURING OPERATION. ** PLEASE NOTE: ACTUAL VEHICLE IS A 2008 535XI SPORTS WAGON THE VEHICLE SECTION DOES NOT HAVE ACTUAL SELECTION AVAILABLE. *TR.Mileage was 2501 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBAPT73588C. Bmw 530xi 2007 problem was reported in LOS ANGELES, CA. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on 20070626. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. Bmw 530xi 2007 drive type:AWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Turbo. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Bmw 530xi 2007 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. VEHICLE SPEED: 70 mph.
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BMW 530XI Structure Body Bumpers

BMW 530XI 2007 Safety Review #10202745

BMW 530XI 2007 car safety problem was reported on Aug 29, 2007.BMW 530XI 2007, manufactured by BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC had a problem with STRUCTURE:BODY:BUMPERS . THIS VEHICLE, UNLIKE ALL OTHER BMW AUTOMOBILES HAS NO ROCK GUARD IN PLACE ON THE LOWER FRONT BUMPER PROTECTING THE RADIATOR, ETC FROM ROAD HAZARDS. A ROCK WAS THROWN BY A VEHICLE IN FRONT OF ME THAT PIERCED THE CONDENSER ATTACHED TO THE FRONT OF THE RADIATOR RESULTING IN THE CAR BEING TAKEN TO A SERVICE CENTER ON A ROLL BACK. I SEE THIS AS A DESIGN FLAW, (CORRECTED ON THE 08 MODEL), THAT CAN RESULT IN DANGEROUS DRIVING SITUATIONS. *TR.Mileage was 3920 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBANF73587C. Bmw 530xi 2007 problem was reported in WAVERLY, PA. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on 20070519. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. Bmw 530xi 2007 drive type:AWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Bmw 530xi 2007 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. VEHICLE SPEED: 70 mph.
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BMW 530XI Engine And Engine Cooling Cooling System Radiator Assembly

BMW 530XI 2007 Safety Review #10202745

BMW 530XI 2007 car safety problem was reported on Aug 29, 2007.BMW 530XI 2007, manufactured by BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC had a problem with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY . THIS VEHICLE, UNLIKE ALL OTHER BMW AUTOMOBILES HAS NO ROCK GUARD IN PLACE ON THE LOWER FRONT BUMPER PROTECTING THE RADIATOR, ETC FROM ROAD HAZARDS. A ROCK WAS THROWN BY A VEHICLE IN FRONT OF ME THAT PIERCED THE CONDENSER ATTACHED TO THE FRONT OF THE RADIATOR RESULTING IN THE CAR BEING TAKEN TO A SERVICE CENTER ON A ROLL BACK. I SEE THIS AS A DESIGN FLAW, (CORRECTED ON THE 08 MODEL), THAT CAN RESULT IN DANGEROUS DRIVING SITUATIONS. *TR.Mileage was 3920 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBANF73587C. Bmw 530xi 2007 problem was reported in WAVERLY, PA. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on 20070519. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. Bmw 530xi 2007 drive type:AWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Bmw 530xi 2007 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. VEHICLE SPEED: 70 mph.
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BMW 530XI Visibility

BMW 530XI 2007 Safety Review #10274087

BMW 530XI 2007 car safety problem was reported on June 08, 2009.BMW 530XI 2007, manufactured by BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC had a problem with VISIBILITY . PANORAMIC MOONROOF SHATTERED WHILE DRIVING - BMW FIXED AT NO COST. I HAD JUST CLOSED THE SHADE PRIOR, AND IF HAD NOT, WOULD OF FALLEN ON ME WHILE DRIVING. *TR.Mileage was 76850 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBANN73557C. Bmw 530xi 2007 problem was reported in MARBLEHEAD, MA. Accident was reported to Police. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 70 mph.
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BMW 530XI Power Train Automatic Transmission

BMW 530XI 2007 Safety Review #10288889

BMW 530XI 2007 car safety problem was reported on May 01, 2009.BMW 530XI 2007, manufactured by BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC had a problem with POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION . MY 2007 BMW 530XI'S AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SLAMS AS DOWN SHIFT FROM 2ND TO 1ST GEAR. THIS HAPPENS DURING STOP AND GO TRAFFIC AND WHEN THE TRANSMISSION GETS HOT. IT FELT LIKE I GOT REAR ENDED EVERY TIME. THE CAR JERKS SO HARD, IT FEELS LIKE I GOT WHIPLASH. MY WIFE REFUSE TO DRIVE THE CAR AND THINK THE CAR HAS BRAKE DEFECTS. I WENT TO THE DEALER AT LEAST 5 TIMES AND STILL NO RESOLUTION. BMW OFFERED 2 SOFTWARE UPDATES AND IT DID NOT FIX THE ISSUE. *TR.Mileage was 432000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBANF73597C. Bmw 530xi 2007 problem was reported in SILVER SPRING, MD. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Bmw 530xi 2007 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. VEHICLE SPEED: 10 mph.
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BMW 530XI Electrical System

BMW 530XI 2007 Safety Review #10344116

BMW 530XI 2007 car safety problem was reported on Jan 09, 2010.BMW 530XI 2007, manufactured by BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC had a problem with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM . A 2007 BMW 530XI CAUGHT FIRE SHORTLY AFTER IT WAS STARTED. THE LAMP CONTROL MODULE BURNED, CAUSING SPARKS, SMOKE, AND BURNING VARIOUS PARTS. THE MECHANIC AT CHAMBERS BMW SAID THAT THE LEFT FRONT HEAD LIGHT COLLECTED MOISTURE, AND THE LIGHTS DRAIN CLOGGED. THE ACCUMULATED MOISTURE CAUSED THE FIRE. THE CAR HAS AHISTORY OF ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS. IN DEC. 2008, 1 YEAR PRIOR TO THE FIRE, THE REAR SUNROOF DRAIN CLOGGED, CAUSING WATER TO COLLECT IN THE SPARE TIRE WELL. IT CAUSED THE TIRE PRESSURE LIGHT TO FALSELY SIGNAL, AS RDC MODULE HAD BURNED OUT. THERE WERE OTHER ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS, WHICH REQUIRED A RADIO REPLACEMENT. A FEW DAYS BEFORE THE FIRE, THE DASHBOARD SIGNAL FOR ENGINE OVERHEATING WENT ON DURING A COLD WINTER DAY. WE TOWED THE CAR TO THE DEALER WHO CLAIMED HE FIXED IT. TWO DAYS AFTER WE GOT THE CAR BACK, MY WIFE TURNED IT ON, STARTED TO DRIVE, AND THE FIRE STARTED. *TR.Vehicle was on fire. Mileage was 54816 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBANF73507C. Bmw 530xi 2007 problem was reported in WESTON, MA. Accident was reported to Police. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 10 mph.
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BMW 530XI Structure Body

BMW 530XI 2007 Safety Review #10365732

BMW 530XI 2007 car safety problem was reported on Feb 01, 2010.BMW 530XI 2007, manufactured by BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC had a problem with STRUCTURE:BODY . 2007 BMW 530XI, HAS WATER LEAKING ONTO REAR FLOOR FROM ROOF DRAIN BEHIND SUNROOF. THIS ROOF DRAIN REQUIRES THE SUNROOF TO BE REMOVED, HEADLINER TO BE TAKEN DOWN AND RUBBER PIPES TO BE CHANGED IN ORDER TO ENSURE PROPER DRAINAGE. THIS IS OBVIOUSLY A DESIGN FLAW AND IS SOMETHING THAT BMW SHOULD BE COVERING THE REPAIR FEES FOR INSTEAD OF CHARGING $700 TO FIX. THE WATER IN THE CAR DAMAGES THE ELECTRONICS UNDER THE PASSENGER SEAT WHICH CAUSES SAFETY ISSUES WITH THE AIRBAGS ETC. BMW IS STATING THAT THIS IS A MAINTENANCE ISSUE WHICH SEEMS STRANGE AS I HAVE NEVER HAD TO PAY $700 TO FIX A ROOF DRAIN ON ANY OTHER VEHICLE I HAVE EVER OWNED IN THE PAST. [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR.Mileage was 44238 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBANF73527C. Bmw 530xi 2007 problem was reported in PEABODY, MA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.
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BMW 530XI Fuel System, Gasoline

BMW 530XI 2007 Safety Review #10380032

BMW 530XI 2007 car safety problem was reported on Feb 01, 2011.BMW 530XI 2007, manufactured by BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC had a problem with FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE . WHEN REFEULING ON LOW FUEL IN TEMPERATURES BELOW 15 DEG F THE TANK SEALS FAIL AND LEAK OR EMIT FUEL VAPORS AFTER FILLING TANK BETWEEN HALF WAY AND FULL. THIS HAS OCCURRED AND BEEN IN FOR SERVICE 5 TIMES ON THE SAME MODE OF FAILURE ALTHOUGH 1 WAS IN WARMER TEMPERATURES. THE ENTIRE TANK WAS REPLACED THE FIRST TIME, 2ND TIME THE FUEL PUMP, 3RD TIME NO ISSUE FOUND (HIGHER TEMP), 4TH TIME 2 SEALS REPLACED, 5TH TIME ONE SEAL REPLACED. GIVEN THE MODE OF FAILURE STRONGLY SUSPECT A PRESSURE EQUALIZATION PROBLEM IS OCCURING WITH WARMER 40-50 DEG F FUEL ENTERING THE COLDER TANK CAUSING SUBSEQUENT SEAL FAILURES. *TR.Mileage was 49000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBANF73567C. Bmw 530xi 2007 problem was reported in HIGHLANDS RANCH, CO. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. Bmw 530xi 2007 drive type:AWD. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.
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BMW 530XI 2007 Safety Review #10380917

BMW 530XI 2007 car safety problem was reported on Jan 08, 2010.BMW 530XI 2007, manufactured by BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC had a problem with FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE . GAS ODOR IN GARAGE; SEALS LEAKING ON THE FUEL TANK; SEALS REPLACED. *TR.Mileage was 34300 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBANF73567C. Bmw 530xi 2007 problem was reported in HIGHLANDS RANCH, CO. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. Bmw 530xi 2007 drive type:AWD. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.
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BMW 530XI 2007 Safety Review #10380919

BMW 530XI 2007 car safety problem was reported on Mar 18, 2010.BMW 530XI 2007, manufactured by BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC had a problem with FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE . FUEL LEAKS IN GARAGE AFTER FILLUP OF EMPTY TANK. OCCURRED AFTER TEMPERATURES BELOW 20 DEG F. *TR.Mileage was 37610 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBANF73567C. Bmw 530xi 2007 problem was reported in HIGHLANDS RANCH, CO. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. Bmw 530xi 2007 drive type:AWD. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.
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BMW 530XI Electrical System

BMW 530XI 2007 Safety Review #10403811

BMW 530XI 2007 car safety problem was reported on May 23, 2011.BMW 530XI 2007, manufactured by BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC had a problem with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM . WATER COLLECTS IN SPARE TIRE WELL, BATTERY WELL, AND PASSENGER FRONT HEADLIGHT, CAUSING MASSIVE ELECTRICAL FAILURE. FIRST OCCURRENCE WAS 2009 AFTER OWNERSHIP OF THIS USED BMW 2006 530XI WAGON FROM THE BMW DEALERSHIP. THE SECOND OCCURRENCE WAS 23 MAY 2011. *TR.Mileage was 83000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBANN735X6C. Bmw 530xi 2007 problem was reported in ANN ARBOR, MI. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. Bmw 530xi 2007 drive type:AWD. VEHICLE SPEED: 25 mph.
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BMW 530XI 2007 Safety Review #10419625

BMW 530XI 2007 car safety problem was reported on July 15, 2011.BMW 530XI 2007, manufactured by BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC had a problem with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM . TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 BMW 530XI SPORTS WAGON. THE CONTACT STATED THAT A MESSAGE INDICATING THAT THE PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAGS WOULD NOT DEPLOY WAS ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER, WHERE THE DIAGNOSTIC TEST INDICATED THAT THE MAT SENSOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED, BUT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 87,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 87,400. .Mileage was 87000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBANN73587C. Bmw 530xi 2007 problem was reported in MONETA, VA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.
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BMW 530XI Air Bags Frontal

BMW 530XI 2007 Safety Review #10420138

BMW 530XI 2007 car safety problem was reported on Aug 12, 2011.BMW 530XI 2007, manufactured by BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC had a problem with AIR BAGS:FRONTAL . TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 BMW 530XI. THE CONTACT STATED THE FRONT PASSENGER AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE CONTACT RESEARCHED THE NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 08V384000 (AIR BAGS:FRONTAL), BUT THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER STATED THE VIN WAS NOT ASSOCIATED WITH THE RECALL. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 35,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 35,000. .Mileage was 35000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBANF73507C. Bmw 530xi 2007 problem was reported in WAYNE, PA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.
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BMW 530XI 2007 Safety Review #10442898

BMW 530XI 2007 car safety problem was reported on Nov 09, 2011.BMW 530XI 2007, manufactured by BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC had a problem with AIR BAGS . TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 BMW 530XI. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED UPON STARTING THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURE RECURRED ON AN INTERMITTENT BASIS. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO HAVE THE FAILURE DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WAS NOTIFIED AND THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT A SEAT PAD WOULD MOST LIKELY NEED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND OFFERED NO ASSISTANCE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 85,000. .Mileage was 85000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBANF735X7C. Bmw 530xi 2007 problem was reported in ERIE, PA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.
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BMW 530XI Engine And Engine Cooling

BMW 530XI 2007 Safety Review #10457386

BMW 530XI 2007 car safety problem was reported on Dec 10, 2010.BMW 530XI 2007, manufactured by BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC had a problem with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING . TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 BMW 530XI. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS CONSTANTLY OVERHEATING. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER WHERE THE DEALER REPLACED BOTH THE WATER PUMP AND THE THERMOSTAT. THE DEALER TOLD THE CONTACT THAT THE FAILURE COULD HAVE STARTED A FIRE IF IT WAS NOT CORRECTED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 75,578. UPDATED 6/4/12 *CN THE CONSUMER STATED HE PAID FOR THE REPAIRS. THE RECALL DID NOT COVER HIS MODEL YEAR. UPDATED 06/07/12 *JS.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBANF73527C. Bmw 530xi 2007 problem was reported in MENDHAM, NJ. Original Owner. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. Bmw 530xi 2007 drive type:AWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Bmw 530xi 2007 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. DEALER'S NAME: MORRISTOWN BMW . DEALER'S TELEPHONE NUMBER: 973-455-0700 . DEALER'S CITY: MORRISTOWN . DEALER'S STATE CODE: NJ. DEALER'S ZIPCODE: 07960 .
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BMW 530XI Seat Belts

BMW 530XI 2007 Safety Review #10458696

BMW 530XI 2007 car safety problem was reported on May 16, 2012.BMW 530XI 2007, manufactured by BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC had a problem with SEAT BELTS . VEHICLE SAYS PASSENGER RESTRAINT MALFUNCTION - PASSENGER AIR BAG WILL NOT DEPLOY IN AN EVENT OF AN ACCIDENT. THERE WAS A RECALL FOR THE YEAR 2004-2006 MODELS, FOR THE SAME REASON (PASSENGER RESTRAINT MALFUNCTION). THE RECALL DOES NOT COVER THE 2007 MODEL. THIS IS A SERIOUS DEFECT AND A SAFETY ISSUE! BMW IS CHARGING FOR THIS WHEN IT SHOULD BE FREE. THERE NEEDS TO BE A RECALL FOR THE LATER MODELS AS WELL. WHAT HAPPENS IF I AM IN A ACCIDENT. THIS IS GROSS NELIGENCE AND THEY DESERVE TO BE SUED..0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Bmw 530xi 2007 problem was reported in PLYMOUTH MEETING, PA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.
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BMW 530XI Steering

BMW 530XI 2007 Safety Review #10459546

BMW 530XI 2007 car safety problem was reported on May 10, 2012.BMW 530XI 2007, manufactured by BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC had a problem with STEERING . STEERING WHEEL LOCK WARNING APPEARS NECESSITATING EXPENSIVE REPAIR. THIS FLAW APPEARS SINCE 2006 AND ACROSS MODELS: THE 1 SERIES 3 SERIES AND 5 SERIES. THE CONDITION ISN'T BROUGHT ON BY ANY INCIDENTS. *TR .0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 70220 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBANF73547C. Bmw 530xi 2007 problem was reported in MARLBORO, NJ. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS.
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BMW 530XI 2007 Safety Review #10461287

BMW 530XI 2007 car safety problem was reported on June 11, 2012.BMW 530XI 2007, manufactured by BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC had a problem with STEERING . THE CAR BATTERY DIED AFTER SITTING FOR 6 DAYS, UPON RECHARGING THE BATTERY, THE CAR STARTED UP AND MANY WARNING LIGHTS CAME ON INCLUDING STABILITY CONTROL ISSUE, HIGH DISCHARGE ON BATTERY, STEERING LOCK; AND DATE/TIME RESET. ONCE WE RESTARTED THE CAR AND BEGAN DRIVING, ALL OF THE WARNING LIGHTS WENT AWAY EXCEPT FOR THE STEERING WHEEL LOCK WARNING LIGHT. WARNING LIGHT SAYS "ELECTRIC STEERING WHEEL MALFUNCTION. THE WHEEL CANNOT BE UNLOCKED/LOCKED. PLEASE SEE THE NEAREST BMW DEALER FOR SERVICE". AFTER READING REVIEWS, I SEE A SIMILAR OCCURRENCE WHERE THE WARNING LIGHT OCCURS ONCE A BATTERY BECOMES DISCHARGED. ONCE BROUGHT TO THE DEALERSHIP, THEY REQUIRE A WHOLE STEERING WHEEL COLUMN TO BE REPLACED. I FEEL THAT IF THE BATTERY DID NOT DIE DUE TO IT SITTING, THIS SHOULD NEVER HAVE BEEN AN ISSUE. THANK YOU *TR.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 61200 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBANF73547C. Bmw 530xi 2007 problem was reported in BUFFALO, NY. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.
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BMW 530XI Electrical System

BMW 530XI 2007 Safety Review #10461287

BMW 530XI 2007 car safety problem was reported on June 11, 2012.BMW 530XI 2007, manufactured by BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC had a problem with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM . THE CAR BATTERY DIED AFTER SITTING FOR 6 DAYS, UPON RECHARGING THE BATTERY, THE CAR STARTED UP AND MANY WARNING LIGHTS CAME ON INCLUDING STABILITY CONTROL ISSUE, HIGH DISCHARGE ON BATTERY, STEERING LOCK; AND DATE/TIME RESET. ONCE WE RESTARTED THE CAR AND BEGAN DRIVING, ALL OF THE WARNING LIGHTS WENT AWAY EXCEPT FOR THE STEERING WHEEL LOCK WARNING LIGHT. WARNING LIGHT SAYS "ELECTRIC STEERING WHEEL MALFUNCTION. THE WHEEL CANNOT BE UNLOCKED/LOCKED. PLEASE SEE THE NEAREST BMW DEALER FOR SERVICE". AFTER READING REVIEWS, I SEE A SIMILAR OCCURRENCE WHERE THE WARNING LIGHT OCCURS ONCE A BATTERY BECOMES DISCHARGED. ONCE BROUGHT TO THE DEALERSHIP, THEY REQUIRE A WHOLE STEERING WHEEL COLUMN TO BE REPLACED. I FEEL THAT IF THE BATTERY DID NOT DIE DUE TO IT SITTING, THIS SHOULD NEVER HAVE BEEN AN ISSUE. THANK YOU *TR.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 61200 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBANF73547C. Bmw 530xi 2007 problem was reported in BUFFALO, NY. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.
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BMW 530XI Service Brakes

BMW 530XI 2007 Safety Review #10462781

BMW 530XI 2007 car safety problem was reported on June 18, 2012.BMW 530XI 2007, manufactured by BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC had a problem with SERVICE BRAKES . THE PROBLEM THAT I AM HAVING STARTED ON JUNE 18, 2012, WHEN I HEARD A CLICKING SOUND COMING FROM THE DRIVERS? SIDE EVERY TIME I TURNED OFF THE IGNITION. THE CLICKING SOUND ONLY OCCURRED WHEN I TURNED OFF THE IGNITION, AND WAS ONLY HEARD FROM THE FRONT OF THE CAR. ON JUNE 19, 2012, I DECIDED TO VISIT THE BMW SERVICE DEPARTMENT TO SEE IF THEY COULD GET TO THE BOTTOM OF THIS CLICKING MY 530XI HAD. AT THIS TIME, NO ERROR MESSAGES WERE PRESENT ON THE IDRIVE SYSTEM. I DID NOT HAVE TIME TO HAVE A DIAGNOSTIC TEST THAT DAY, SO I DECIDED I WOULD RETURN THE FOLLOWING DAY TO HAVE A DIAGNOSTIC TEST PERFORMED ON IT. ON MY WAY HOME (1.5 MILE DRIVE), I HAD THE FOLLOWING MESSAGE ON MY IDRIVE SYSTEM ?AWD, DSC, ABS, AND EMERG EBV? THIS HAD ME VERY WORRIED, AND I STARTED RESEARCHING IF OTHER BMW OWNERS WERE HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM AS I DID. AFTER TALKING TO SEVERAL BMW OWNERS, THEY POINTED OUT TO ME THAT THEY ALSO EXPERIENCED THIS PROBLEM IN THE PAST, AND THAT THE PROBLEM THAT THEY HAD INVOLVED A DEFECTIVE TRANSFER CASE ACTUATOR MOTOR (BMW PART 27-10-7-546-671). ON JUNE 20, 2012, I AGAIN VISITED THE BMW SERVICE CENTER AND HAD THE DIAGNOSTIC TEST RUN ON MY VEHICLE. THE PROBLEM CAME BACK AS A DEFECTIVE TRANSFER CASE ACTUATOR MOTOR. *TT.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 49890 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBANF73527C. Bmw 530xi 2007 problem was reported in TRAVERSE CITY, MI. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. Bmw 530xi 2007 drive type:AWD. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 35 mph.
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BMW 530XI Power Train

BMW 530XI 2007 Safety Review #10462781

BMW 530XI 2007 car safety problem was reported on June 18, 2012.BMW 530XI 2007, manufactured by BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC had a problem with POWER TRAIN . THE PROBLEM THAT I AM HAVING STARTED ON JUNE 18, 2012, WHEN I HEARD A CLICKING SOUND COMING FROM THE DRIVERS? SIDE EVERY TIME I TURNED OFF THE IGNITION. THE CLICKING SOUND ONLY OCCURRED WHEN I TURNED OFF THE IGNITION, AND WAS ONLY HEARD FROM THE FRONT OF THE CAR. ON JUNE 19, 2012, I DECIDED TO VISIT THE BMW SERVICE DEPARTMENT TO SEE IF THEY COULD GET TO THE BOTTOM OF THIS CLICKING MY 530XI HAD. AT THIS TIME, NO ERROR MESSAGES WERE PRESENT ON THE IDRIVE SYSTEM. I DID NOT HAVE TIME TO HAVE A DIAGNOSTIC TEST THAT DAY, SO I DECIDED I WOULD RETURN THE FOLLOWING DAY TO HAVE A DIAGNOSTIC TEST PERFORMED ON IT. ON MY WAY HOME (1.5 MILE DRIVE), I HAD THE FOLLOWING MESSAGE ON MY IDRIVE SYSTEM ?AWD, DSC, ABS, AND EMERG EBV? THIS HAD ME VERY WORRIED, AND I STARTED RESEARCHING IF OTHER BMW OWNERS WERE HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM AS I DID. AFTER TALKING TO SEVERAL BMW OWNERS, THEY POINTED OUT TO ME THAT THEY ALSO EXPERIENCED THIS PROBLEM IN THE PAST, AND THAT THE PROBLEM THAT THEY HAD INVOLVED A DEFECTIVE TRANSFER CASE ACTUATOR MOTOR (BMW PART 27-10-7-546-671). ON JUNE 20, 2012, I AGAIN VISITED THE BMW SERVICE CENTER AND HAD THE DIAGNOSTIC TEST RUN ON MY VEHICLE. THE PROBLEM CAME BACK AS A DEFECTIVE TRANSFER CASE ACTUATOR MOTOR. *TT.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 49890 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBANF73527C. Bmw 530xi 2007 problem was reported in TRAVERSE CITY, MI. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. Bmw 530xi 2007 drive type:AWD. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 35 mph.
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BMW 530XI Electronic Stability Control

BMW 530XI 2007 Safety Review #10462781

BMW 530XI 2007 car safety problem was reported on June 18, 2012.BMW 530XI 2007, manufactured by BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC had a problem with ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL . THE PROBLEM THAT I AM HAVING STARTED ON JUNE 18, 2012, WHEN I HEARD A CLICKING SOUND COMING FROM THE DRIVERS? SIDE EVERY TIME I TURNED OFF THE IGNITION. THE CLICKING SOUND ONLY OCCURRED WHEN I TURNED OFF THE IGNITION, AND WAS ONLY HEARD FROM THE FRONT OF THE CAR. ON JUNE 19, 2012, I DECIDED TO VISIT THE BMW SERVICE DEPARTMENT TO SEE IF THEY COULD GET TO THE BOTTOM OF THIS CLICKING MY 530XI HAD. AT THIS TIME, NO ERROR MESSAGES WERE PRESENT ON THE IDRIVE SYSTEM. I DID NOT HAVE TIME TO HAVE A DIAGNOSTIC TEST THAT DAY, SO I DECIDED I WOULD RETURN THE FOLLOWING DAY TO HAVE A DIAGNOSTIC TEST PERFORMED ON IT. ON MY WAY HOME (1.5 MILE DRIVE), I HAD THE FOLLOWING MESSAGE ON MY IDRIVE SYSTEM ?AWD, DSC, ABS, AND EMERG EBV? THIS HAD ME VERY WORRIED, AND I STARTED RESEARCHING IF OTHER BMW OWNERS WERE HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM AS I DID. AFTER TALKING TO SEVERAL BMW OWNERS, THEY POINTED OUT TO ME THAT THEY ALSO EXPERIENCED THIS PROBLEM IN THE PAST, AND THAT THE PROBLEM THAT THEY HAD INVOLVED A DEFECTIVE TRANSFER CASE ACTUATOR MOTOR (BMW PART 27-10-7-546-671). ON JUNE 20, 2012, I AGAIN VISITED THE BMW SERVICE CENTER AND HAD THE DIAGNOSTIC TEST RUN ON MY VEHICLE. THE PROBLEM CAME BACK AS A DEFECTIVE TRANSFER CASE ACTUATOR MOTOR. *TT.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 49890 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBANF73527C. Bmw 530xi 2007 problem was reported in TRAVERSE CITY, MI. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. Bmw 530xi 2007 drive type:AWD. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 35 mph.
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BMW 530XI Steering

BMW 530XI 2007 Safety Review #10467638

BMW 530XI 2007 car safety problem was reported on June 15, 2012.BMW 530XI 2007, manufactured by BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC had a problem with STEERING . AWD AND DSC MALFUNCTION ERROR MESSAGE .AWD AND DSC HAVE MALFUNCTIONED. LIMITED DRIVING STABILITY. DRIVE MODERATELY. STEERING ANGLE SENSOR. *TR.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 9065 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBANF73577C. Bmw 530xi 2007 problem was reported in NEW CITY, NY. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 30 mph.
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BMW 530XI Engine

BMW 530XI 2007 Safety Review #10471451

BMW 530XI 2007 car safety problem was reported on Aug 17, 2012.BMW 530XI 2007, manufactured by BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC had a problem with ENGINE . THE ENGINE OVERHEATED ON THE HIGHWAY AND THE CAR STOPPED. I HAD TO WAIT A LIL WHILE BEFORE STATED BACK UP THEN HE OVERHEATED AGAIN. TOOK IT TO THE DEALER AND HE TOLD ME THAT COULD OFF CAUSE A FIRE. BUT AFTER REVIEW OF THE KEY DATA HE REALIZED THAT NO SERVICE WAS OVERDUE AND ASK ME TO LET THE CAR FOR THE WEEK END . I'M STILL WAITING FOR THE DIAGNOSTIC AND DON'T KNOW IF THIS MALFUNCTION IS COVER BY A RECALL. *TR.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 86000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBANF73597C. Bmw 530xi 2007 problem was reported in LAKESIDE, CA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 71 mph.
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BMW 530XI Power Train

BMW 530XI 2007 Safety Review #10480670

BMW 530XI 2007 car safety problem was reported on Oct 16, 2012.BMW 530XI 2007, manufactured by BMW of North America, LLC had a problem with POWER TRAIN . VERY COMMON PROBLEM IN 2007 BMW 530 XI IS TRANSMISSION GASKET LEAK AND I CAME TO KNOW FROM WEB THIS IS HAPPENED TO MANY VEHICLES. *TR.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 77000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBANF73527C. Bmw 530xi 2007 problem was reported in HILLSBOROUGH, NJ. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS.
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BMW 530XI Steering

BMW 530XI 2007 Safety Review #10480671

BMW 530XI 2007 car safety problem was reported on Oct 16, 2012.BMW 530XI 2007, manufactured by BMW of North America, LLC had a problem with STEERING . STEERING ANGLE SENSOR PROBLEM. *TR.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 42000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBANF73527C. Bmw 530xi 2007 problem was reported in HILLSBOROUGH, NJ. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS.
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BMW 530XI Electronic Stability Control

BMW 530XI 2007 Safety Review #10480671

BMW 530XI 2007 car safety problem was reported on Oct 16, 2012.BMW 530XI 2007, manufactured by BMW of North America, LLC had a problem with ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL . STEERING ANGLE SENSOR PROBLEM. *TR.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 42000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBANF73527C. Bmw 530xi 2007 problem was reported in HILLSBOROUGH, NJ. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS.
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BMW 530XI Engine

BMW 530XI 2007 Safety Review #10514468

BMW 530XI 2007 car safety problem was reported on July 15, 2012.BMW 530XI 2007, manufactured by BMW of North America, LLC had a problem with ENGINE . TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 BMW 530XI. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TEMPERATURE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSIS. THE TECHNICIAN STATED THE WATER PUMP WOULD HAVE TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 70,000. *TR.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 70000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBANF73597C. Bmw 530xi 2007 problem was reported in CENTERREACH, NY. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.
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BMW 530XI Exterior Lighting

BMW 530XI 2007 Safety Review #10553350

BMW 530XI 2007 car safety problem was reported on Nov 15, 2013.BMW 530XI 2007, manufactured by BMW of North America, LLC had a problem with EXTERIOR LIGHTING . I WAS RECENTLY MADE AWARE THAT THERE IS A RECALL REGARDING THE REAR TAIL LIGHTS ON 2008+ 5 SERIES VEHICLES. I RECENTLY EXPEREINCED THE SAME SYMPTOMS AS THE RECALL NOTICE ON MY REAR TAIL LIGHTS; HOWEVER MY CAR IS A 2007 MODEL. THE I-DRIVE WOULD INTERMITTENLY ALERT THAT A BULB IS OUT. I HAVE REPLACED IT BUT IT WOULD GO OUT AGAIN. I INSPECTED THE BULB CARRIER AND BULB SOCKET AND NOTICED SEVERLY BURNED CONTACT AREA'S WHERE ONE OF THE BULB SOCKETS PLUG IN. THE RECALL CLEARLY IS FOR SEDANS 2008+ BUT I SEEM TO HAVE THE EXACT ISSUE AND THERE ARE OTHERS WHO HAVE THE SAME ISSUES (SEE 5SERIES.NET FORUM WEBSITE). *TR.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBANN73547C. Bmw 530xi 2007 problem was reported in NORWALK, CT. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS.
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BMW 530XI Electrical System

BMW 530XI 2007 Safety Review #10553350

BMW 530XI 2007 car safety problem was reported on Nov 15, 2013.BMW 530XI 2007, manufactured by BMW of North America, LLC had a problem with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM . I WAS RECENTLY MADE AWARE THAT THERE IS A RECALL REGARDING THE REAR TAIL LIGHTS ON 2008+ 5 SERIES VEHICLES. I RECENTLY EXPEREINCED THE SAME SYMPTOMS AS THE RECALL NOTICE ON MY REAR TAIL LIGHTS; HOWEVER MY CAR IS A 2007 MODEL. THE I-DRIVE WOULD INTERMITTENLY ALERT THAT A BULB IS OUT. I HAVE REPLACED IT BUT IT WOULD GO OUT AGAIN. I INSPECTED THE BULB CARRIER AND BULB SOCKET AND NOTICED SEVERLY BURNED CONTACT AREA'S WHERE ONE OF THE BULB SOCKETS PLUG IN. THE RECALL CLEARLY IS FOR SEDANS 2008+ BUT I SEEM TO HAVE THE EXACT ISSUE AND THERE ARE OTHERS WHO HAVE THE SAME ISSUES (SEE 5SERIES.NET FORUM WEBSITE). *TR.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBANN73547C. Bmw 530xi 2007 problem was reported in NORWALK, CT. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS.
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BMW 530XI Structure Body Tailgate Hinge And Attachments

BMW 530XI 2007 Safety Review #10555374

BMW 530XI 2007 car safety problem was reported on May 15, 2013.BMW 530XI 2007, manufactured by BMW of North America, LLC had a problem with STRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS . I DISCOVERED FAILURES OF MULTIPLE WIRES IN THE TAILGATE/REAR WINDOW WIRING HARNESSES. THROUGH RESEARCH ONLINE I HAVE FOUND THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH THIS VEHICLE OVER SEVERAL MODEL YEARS - SEARCH FOR BMW E61 TAILGATE WIRING PROBLEMS. THE FAILURES ARE CAUSED BY A POOR DESIGN WHERE THE WIRES ENTERING THE HINGE GUIDES (4) FOR THE GLASS AND TAILGATE ARE REPEATEDLY FLEXED AT A SHARP ANGLE UNTIL THE INSULATION, THEN THE COPPER WIRE BREAKS. SAFETY ISSUES - POSSIBLE ELECTRICAL SHORT CIRCUIT LEADING TO FIRES (HIGHEST LOAD IS FOR REAR DEFROSTER); LIGHTING FAILURES (REAR HIGH BRAKE LIGHT, LICENSE PLATE LAMPS AND OTHERS); REDUCED VISIBILITY DUE TO LOSS OF WIPER/WASHER/DEFROSTER; REAR GLASS LATCH OPENING WHILE UNDERWAY, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN LOSS OF CARGO OR INGRESS OF EXHAUST FUMES. THIS IS NOT AN EASILY REPAIRED PROBLEM. IT WOULD BE BEYOND THE CAPABILITIES OF ALL BUT A SKILLED MECHANIC WITH PROPER TOOLS. I DISCOVERED IT WHEN THE REMOTE LOCK/UNLOCK USING THE KEY FOBS FAILED. AS I INVESTIGATED I FOUND THE BROKEN WIRE, ALONG WITH SEVERAL OTHERS WITH BROKEN INSULATION, SOME WITH BROKEN COPPER STRANDS. *TR.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 75000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBANN735X7C. Bmw 530xi 2007 problem was reported in KIRKLAND, WA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.
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BMW 530XI Exterior Lighting

BMW 530XI 2007 Safety Review #10555374

BMW 530XI 2007 car safety problem was reported on May 15, 2013.BMW 530XI 2007, manufactured by BMW of North America, LLC had a problem with EXTERIOR LIGHTING . I DISCOVERED FAILURES OF MULTIPLE WIRES IN THE TAILGATE/REAR WINDOW WIRING HARNESSES. THROUGH RESEARCH ONLINE I HAVE FOUND THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH THIS VEHICLE OVER SEVERAL MODEL YEARS - SEARCH FOR BMW E61 TAILGATE WIRING PROBLEMS. THE FAILURES ARE CAUSED BY A POOR DESIGN WHERE THE WIRES ENTERING THE HINGE GUIDES (4) FOR THE GLASS AND TAILGATE ARE REPEATEDLY FLEXED AT A SHARP ANGLE UNTIL THE INSULATION, THEN THE COPPER WIRE BREAKS. SAFETY ISSUES - POSSIBLE ELECTRICAL SHORT CIRCUIT LEADING TO FIRES (HIGHEST LOAD IS FOR REAR DEFROSTER); LIGHTING FAILURES (REAR HIGH BRAKE LIGHT, LICENSE PLATE LAMPS AND OTHERS); REDUCED VISIBILITY DUE TO LOSS OF WIPER/WASHER/DEFROSTER; REAR GLASS LATCH OPENING WHILE UNDERWAY, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN LOSS OF CARGO OR INGRESS OF EXHAUST FUMES. THIS IS NOT AN EASILY REPAIRED PROBLEM. IT WOULD BE BEYOND THE CAPABILITIES OF ALL BUT A SKILLED MECHANIC WITH PROPER TOOLS. I DISCOVERED IT WHEN THE REMOTE LOCK/UNLOCK USING THE KEY FOBS FAILED. AS I INVESTIGATED I FOUND THE BROKEN WIRE, ALONG WITH SEVERAL OTHERS WITH BROKEN INSULATION, SOME WITH BROKEN COPPER STRANDS. *TR.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 75000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBANN735X7C. Bmw 530xi 2007 problem was reported in KIRKLAND, WA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.
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BMW 530XI Electrical System

BMW 530XI 2007 Safety Review #10555374

BMW 530XI 2007 car safety problem was reported on May 15, 2013.BMW 530XI 2007, manufactured by BMW of North America, LLC had a problem with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM . I DISCOVERED FAILURES OF MULTIPLE WIRES IN THE TAILGATE/REAR WINDOW WIRING HARNESSES. THROUGH RESEARCH ONLINE I HAVE FOUND THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH THIS VEHICLE OVER SEVERAL MODEL YEARS - SEARCH FOR BMW E61 TAILGATE WIRING PROBLEMS. THE FAILURES ARE CAUSED BY A POOR DESIGN WHERE THE WIRES ENTERING THE HINGE GUIDES (4) FOR THE GLASS AND TAILGATE ARE REPEATEDLY FLEXED AT A SHARP ANGLE UNTIL THE INSULATION, THEN THE COPPER WIRE BREAKS. SAFETY ISSUES - POSSIBLE ELECTRICAL SHORT CIRCUIT LEADING TO FIRES (HIGHEST LOAD IS FOR REAR DEFROSTER); LIGHTING FAILURES (REAR HIGH BRAKE LIGHT, LICENSE PLATE LAMPS AND OTHERS); REDUCED VISIBILITY DUE TO LOSS OF WIPER/WASHER/DEFROSTER; REAR GLASS LATCH OPENING WHILE UNDERWAY, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN LOSS OF CARGO OR INGRESS OF EXHAUST FUMES. THIS IS NOT AN EASILY REPAIRED PROBLEM. IT WOULD BE BEYOND THE CAPABILITIES OF ALL BUT A SKILLED MECHANIC WITH PROPER TOOLS. I DISCOVERED IT WHEN THE REMOTE LOCK/UNLOCK USING THE KEY FOBS FAILED. AS I INVESTIGATED I FOUND THE BROKEN WIRE, ALONG WITH SEVERAL OTHERS WITH BROKEN INSULATION, SOME WITH BROKEN COPPER STRANDS. *TR.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 75000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBANN735X7C. Bmw 530xi 2007 problem was reported in KIRKLAND, WA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.
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BMW 530XI Visibility/wiper

BMW 530XI 2007 Safety Review #10555374

BMW 530XI 2007 car safety problem was reported on May 15, 2013.BMW 530XI 2007, manufactured by BMW of North America, LLC had a problem with VISIBILITY/WIPER . I DISCOVERED FAILURES OF MULTIPLE WIRES IN THE TAILGATE/REAR WINDOW WIRING HARNESSES. THROUGH RESEARCH ONLINE I HAVE FOUND THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH THIS VEHICLE OVER SEVERAL MODEL YEARS - SEARCH FOR BMW E61 TAILGATE WIRING PROBLEMS. THE FAILURES ARE CAUSED BY A POOR DESIGN WHERE THE WIRES ENTERING THE HINGE GUIDES (4) FOR THE GLASS AND TAILGATE ARE REPEATEDLY FLEXED AT A SHARP ANGLE UNTIL THE INSULATION, THEN THE COPPER WIRE BREAKS. SAFETY ISSUES - POSSIBLE ELECTRICAL SHORT CIRCUIT LEADING TO FIRES (HIGHEST LOAD IS FOR REAR DEFROSTER); LIGHTING FAILURES (REAR HIGH BRAKE LIGHT, LICENSE PLATE LAMPS AND OTHERS); REDUCED VISIBILITY DUE TO LOSS OF WIPER/WASHER/DEFROSTER; REAR GLASS LATCH OPENING WHILE UNDERWAY, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN LOSS OF CARGO OR INGRESS OF EXHAUST FUMES. THIS IS NOT AN EASILY REPAIRED PROBLEM. IT WOULD BE BEYOND THE CAPABILITIES OF ALL BUT A SKILLED MECHANIC WITH PROPER TOOLS. I DISCOVERED IT WHEN THE REMOTE LOCK/UNLOCK USING THE KEY FOBS FAILED. AS I INVESTIGATED I FOUND THE BROKEN WIRE, ALONG WITH SEVERAL OTHERS WITH BROKEN INSULATION, SOME WITH BROKEN COPPER STRANDS. *TR.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 75000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBANN735X7C. Bmw 530xi 2007 problem was reported in KIRKLAND, WA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.
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