BMW 540IA recalls and problems
4 recalls and 17 owner complaints for 3 model years. Pick your year for full details.
Recalls
4
Complaints
17
Crashes reported
0
Fires reported
3
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BMW 540IA by year
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 540IA | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2001 540IA | 3 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2000 540IA | 0 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Most reported BMW 540IA problems
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 9 | |
| Power Train | 4 | |
| Electrical System | 2 | |
| Seats | 1 | |
| Seat Belts | 1 | |
| Air Bags | 1 | |
| Structure | 1 |
All BMW 540IA recalls
| Recall | Date | Years | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03V-421 | Oct 24, 2003 | 2001 | Air Bags | On certain passenger vehicles, a microprocessor in the air bag control module, which activates the front air bags, the side air bags, the front seat safety belt pretensioners, and the battery safety terminal, may have a… |
| 02V-138 | May 16, 2002 | 2001 | Engine and Engine Cooling | On certain passenger vehicles, the engine auxiliary/cooling fan operation, including variable speed, is electronically controlled. |
| 01V-352 | Nov 26, 2001 | 2002 | Tires | Vehicle description: during the tire mounting process on certain passenger vehicles built with standard (Non-sport) suspension and equipped with continental contitouringcontact ch95 ecoplus tires, size 225/65r16 95h… |
| 01V-206 | Jun 21, 2001 | 2001 | Engine and Engine Cooling | Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. |
Frequently asked questions
What is the worst year for the BMW 540IA?
By owner complaints to NHTSA, the 2000 BMW 540IA has the most reports (8). Check the 2000 page for the problems owners describe.
How many recalls does the BMW 540IA have?
NHTSA lists 4 safety recalls covering BMW 540IA model years 2001–2002.
What are the most common BMW 540IA problems?
Owners report engine and engine cooling, power train, electrical system problems most often.