- The problem
- The power brake booster may have been improperly machined causing stress and possibly cracks in the master cylinder where it is attached to the power brake booster.
- The fix
- Components will be inspected for improper machining and, if found, master cylinder and power brake booster will be replaced.
Vehicle safety record
1984 BMW 533 Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 1984 BMW 533 have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 1 recall, the latest in January 1984 for the vacuum.
NHTSA data checked
Rated once enough 533 years are on file
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
1984 BMW 533 recalls 1
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
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No owner has filed a complaint about this vehicle with NHTSA. If yours has a problem, share it here and report it to NHTSA.
BMW 533: every year compared
All 533 years1984 BMW 533 vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 BMW 533 | 0 | 1 | - | |
| 1984 BMW 318I | 5 | 0 | A | Compare |
| 1984 BMW 318 | 3 | 3 | D | Compare |
| 1984 BMW 325 | 3 | 1 | C | Compare |
| 1984 BMW 633 | 1 | 1 | - | Compare |
| 1984 BMW 733I | 1 | 0 | - | Compare |
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Questions about the 1984 BMW 533
Does the 1984 BMW 533 have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 1984 BMW 533: vacuum (January 1984). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
How many complaints has the 1984 BMW 533 had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
What should I do if my 1984 BMW 533 has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data