Vehicle was parked at walmart. Less then 5 minutes after walking into the store the vehicle burst into flames. The fire started in the front of the engine.
2001 BMW 530IA: fire, smoke or burning smell
5 of the 11 complaints about the 2001 BMW 530IA describe fire, smoke or burning smell.
- owner complaints
- 5
- of this car's complaints
- 45%
- recalls
- 0
Is there a fix? 1 service bulletin covers this area of the car. See below
Fire, smoke or burning smell by model year
- 20032
- 20015
What owners say
I parked my car and found that the electrical system had almost caught fire, melting the carpet and plastic interior, glovebox and multiple electrical components and wiring harness. The airbags had deployed and there was black soot covering the interior. I found that there was water accumulated beneath the passenger footwell, where there is a major electrical fuse panel. The car is currently in front of my home and I've had to find a replacement vehicle due to the extensive damage to the wiring harness and modules. Also the smoke damage would prevent me from wanting to drive the car. It had been raining regularly for the previous months during winter and I believe it's possible that water was being diverted to this area where the main electrical fuses were located. There do not appear to be any provisions to keep water from accumulating or to protect the fuses from water intrusion. The angle at which the car was parked was with the front pointed up at an incline of approximately 15 degrees. This occurred on a city street. The car is irreparable and must be disposed of.
Car caught fire while parked in garage.
Consumer claims that after engine fan was replaced engine caught on fire. *ak auxiliary cooling fan caught fire two weeks after it was replaced, consumer is concerned because the new fan has the same part as the fan that caught fire.
Auxilliary cooling fan motor caught fire after vehicle engine turned off.
Service bulletins that may apply
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Questions about the 2001 BMW 530IA fire or smoke
Is fire, smoke or burning smell a common problem on the 2001 BMW 530IA?
5 of 11 owner complaints about the 2001 BMW 530IA (45%) mention fire, smoke or burning smell. The model year with the most reports is 2001.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2001 BMW 530IA?
There are 0 recalls and 1 service bulletin for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
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