https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-540 New NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for the BMW 540. en-us Sun, 18 Oct 2026 03:29:10 GMT https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-540 https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-540#complaint-1409799 Fri, 22 Sep 2017 00:00:00 GMT DEALERSHIP IN CONCORD CALIFORNIA HAS BEEN TRYING TO DELAY REPAIRING MY VEHICLE AIRBAG EVEN AFTER APPOINTMENT. DID NOT EVEN START FIXING MY VEHICLE AFTER WAITING 5 PLUS HOURS. https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-540 https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-540#recall-17V047000-bmw-bmw-540-2001 Fri, 20 Jan 2017 00:00:00 GMT BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2000-2002 BMW 320i, 323i, 325i, 325xi, 330i, 330xi, 323Ci, 325Ci, 330Ci, M3, 323iT, 325iT and 325xiT vehicles, 2001-2002 525i, 530i, 540i, M5, 525iT and 540iT vehicles, and 2001-2003 X5 3.0i, X5 4.4i, and X5 4.6is vehicles. These vehicles may have had a driver-side air bag module installed as replacement equipment such as after a vehicle crash https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-540 https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-540#complaint-951966 Sun, 02 Dec 2012 00:00:00 GMT I WAS DRIVING ALONG AND I HEARD A "PANG" SOUND FOLLOWED BY A LOSS OF POWER STEERING, A MOMENT LATER MY BATTERY LIGHT CAME ON. I WAS ABLE TO GET THE CAR TO A SAFE STOPPING PLACE TO BE TOWED BEFORE THE LOST BELT THAT FOLLOWED OVERHEATED ME. PUMP SNAPPED IN AT LEAST ONE PLACE MAKING THE PULLEY CROOKED, AND SHREDDING THE BELT. *TR https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-540 https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-540#complaint-895035 Tue, 13 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT DRIVING THROUGH THE BROOKLYN BATTERY TUNNEL HEADING INTO MANHATTAN THE BLOWER MOTOR IN MY CAR FAILED. I WAS DRIVING IN THE TUNNEL WHEN I TURNED ON THE HEAT IN MY CAR, THEN SMOKE BEGAN COMING OUT OF THE AIR VENTS. I TURNED OFF THE HEAT IMMEDIATELY. THE SMOKE BEGAN FILLING THE CABIN, SO I OPENED ALL OF THE WINDOWS IN THE CAR AND OPENED THE MOONROOF. I WAS ABLE TO MAKE OUT OF THE TUNNEL AND STOPPED A https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-540 https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-540#complaint-895036 Tue, 13 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT DRIVING THROUGH THE BROOKLYN BATTERY TUNNEL HEADING INTO MANHATTAN THE BLOWER MOTOR IN MY CAR FAILED. I WAS DRIVING IN THE TUNNEL WHEN I TURNED ON THE HEAT IN MY CAR, THEN SMOKE BEGAN COMING OUT OF THE AIR VENTS. I TURNED OFF THE HEAT IMMEDIATELY. THE SMOKE BEGAN FILLING THE CABIN, SO I OPENED ALL OF THE WINDOWS IN THE CAR AND OPENED THE MOONROOF. I WAS ABLE TO MAKE OUT OF THE TUNNEL AND STOPPED A https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-540 https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-540#complaint-851805 Fri, 15 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMT TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 BMW 540. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TRANSMISSION FAILED AND THE VEHICLE INSPECTED BY THE DEALER WHO ADVISED THAT THE TRANSMISSION RING GEAR FAILED AND CAUSE THE TRANSMISSION TO SLIP INTO SAFE MODE. THE MANUFACTURER ADVISED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT UNDER RECALL AND THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 141,000. https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-540 https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-540#complaint-582246 Wed, 17 May 2006 00:00:00 GMT DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING A ROUND ROCK OF 4-5 INCHES IN DIAMETER WAS DROVE OVER AND STRUCK THE FRONT AIR DAM RIGHT OF THE CENTER. AS A RESULT, THE DRIVER SIDE CURTAIN AIR BAG AND THE DRIVER SIDE HEAD PROTECTION AIR BAG DEPLOYED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS ALERTED AND THE CONTACT IS WAITING FOR A RETURN PHONE CALL. https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-540 https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-540#complaint-521174 Thu, 10 Feb 2005 00:00:00 GMT WHILE DRIVING LESS THAN 5 MPH THE ACCELERATOR BECAME STUCK. *NM *JB https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-540 https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-540#complaint-509883 Sun, 05 Dec 2004 00:00:00 GMT 1. NO SYMPTOMS; 2. CRACKED RADIATOR NECK, THAT WAS FORTUNATLY CAUGHT JUST PRIOR TO A CATASTROPHIC FAILURE. THE RADIATOR NECK BROKE IN MY HAND AS I WAS REMOVING IT. 3.REPLACED RADIATOR. *AK https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-540 https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-540#complaint-426884 Tue, 26 Aug 2003 00:00:00 GMT RADIATOR FAILED AT 40K MILES IN MIDDLE OF RUSH HOUR TRAFFIC,OBSCURING VISION WHILE DRIVING BETWEEN MANY CARS AND THEN STRANDING CAR FAT DANGEROUS INTERCHANGE. *NLM https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-540 https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-540#complaint-407883 Thu, 15 May 2003 00:00:00 GMT THE AIRBAG LIGHT ILLUMINATED BECAUSE OF THE PASSENGER SIDE WEIGHT SYSTEM. *NLM https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-540 https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-540#complaint-404324 Fri, 25 Apr 2003 00:00:00 GMT ENGINE CYLINDER WALL CORROSION, KNOWN AS NICKEL CELL CORROSION, CAUSED BY FUEL CONTACTING CYLINDER WALL. EVENTUALLY THE CORROSION CREATES A HOLE IN THE CYLINDER WALL, LEAKS AND LOSS OF COMPRESSION. CONTINUES TO GET WORSE OVER TIME. MECHANIC SAYS ITS A KNOWN MANUFACTURER DEFECT, BMW EXTENDED THE WARRANTY TO 6 YEARS AND 100000 MILES BECAUSE OF IT. IS THE MANUFACTURER RESPONSIBLE FOR CORRECTING THIS https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-540 https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-540#complaint-383859 Tue, 03 Dec 2002 00:00:00 GMT ACCORDING TO REPAIR FACILITY (BMW DEALER), THIS IS A KNOWN PROBLEM, POORLY DESIGNED/MANUFACTURED RADITOR, THAT BMW WILL NOT ACKNOWLEDGE. THEY WILL NOT EVEN RE-DESIGNED AND OR MAKE MODIFICATIONS TO CURRECT RADIATOR DESIGN FOR THE 540 MODEL. PLEASE DO SOMETHING ABOUT THIS. DT https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-540 https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-540#complaint-347962 Wed, 08 May 2002 00:00:00 GMT ACCELERATOR PEDAL STCKS WHEN FOOT PRESSURE IS RELEASED. RESPONSE OF ACCELERATOR IS VERY QUICK. DEALER WAS NOTIFIED. *AK GAS PEDAL STUTTERING/ BINDING CONDITION IS WORSE WHEN VEHICLE IS OUT IN SUN FOR A FEW HOURS. DEALER REPLACED PEDAL THREE TIMES. *TT https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-540 https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-540#complaint-343476 Tue, 16 Apr 2002 00:00:00 GMT THERE'S A HOLE IN CYLINDER, WHICH MAKES VEHICLE HARD TO DRIVE.*AK https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-540 https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-540#complaint-343477 Tue, 16 Apr 2002 00:00:00 GMT THERE'S A HOLE IN CYLINDER, WHICH MAKES VEHICLE HARD TO DRIVE.*AK https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-540 https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-540#complaint-196691 Wed, 09 Feb 2000 00:00:00 GMT DRIVER'S SEAT ROCKS BACK AND FORTH ON ITS RAILS AND FEELS LOOSE. SEAT BELT IS ANCHORED TO SEAT. SEEMS LIKE SEAT ASSEMBLY MIGHT COME OFF IN AN ACCIDENT. ALSO VERY DISTRACTING WHILE DRIVING. *AK https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-540 https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-540#complaint-183406 Wed, 10 Nov 1999 00:00:00 GMT BURNED OUT ODOMETER/TRIP LEDS. SHOWS PARTIAL NUMBERS AND CHARACTERS ONLY. *AK https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-540 https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-540#complaint-167682 Mon, 30 Aug 1999 00:00:00 GMT GLOVE COMPARTMENT LOCK CONTINUALLY FAILING/STICKING, REPAIRED SEVERAL TIMES AND CONTINUES TO STICK. YH https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-540 https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-540#complaint-166337 Mon, 23 Aug 1999 00:00:00 GMT STRUCTURE DESIGN OF THE VEHICLE (STRUTS BETWEEN WINDOWS) ARE TOO LARGE CAUSING POOR VISIBILTY. YH https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-540 https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-540#complaint-141845 Fri, 12 Mar 1999 00:00:00 GMT SIDEWALL FAILURE CAUSED HIGH SPEED BLOW OUT. CONTENENTAL SIZE - 225/55R16, DOT033208. https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-540 https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-540#complaint-79927 Tue, 01 Jul 1997 00:00:00 GMT THE DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR AIRBAG DEPLOYED WITHOUT WARNING AFTER TURNING ON THE IGNITION. *AK https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-540 https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-540#complaint-79928 Tue, 01 Jul 1997 00:00:00 GMT THE DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR AIRBAG DEPLOYED WITHOUT WARNING AFTER TURNING ON THE IGNITION. *AK https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-540 https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-540#complaint-74993 Thu, 24 Apr 1997 00:00:00 GMT DRIVER FEELS AIRBAGS ARE A PROBLEM FOR SHORT PEOPLE. https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-540 https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-540#complaint-62364 Fri, 22 Nov 1996 00:00:00 GMT AN ELECTRICAL SHORT IN THE BRAKE LIGHT, CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO CATCH ON FIRE IN THE BRAKE PEDAL. *AK *JB https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-540 https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-540#complaint-50627 Mon, 22 Jul 1996 00:00:00 GMT ELECTRONIC CLIMATE CONTROL MODULE FAILED. *DH https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-540 https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-540#complaint-41654 Thu, 25 Apr 1996 00:00:00 GMT ENGINE FIRE. *DSH https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-540 https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-540#complaint-3681 Tue, 28 Feb 1995 00:00:00 GMT VEHICLES ABS BRAKING SYSTEM AT NO GIVEN TIME CAR WILL NOT STOP DEALERSHIP IS AWARE OF PROBLEM. 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