There are no safety recalls for the 2000 BMW 540IA, but owners have filed 8 complaints with NHTSA.
2000 BMW 540IA problems reported by owners
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 5 | |
| Power Train | 2 | |
| Structure | 1 | |
Most reported parts
- Engine and Engine Cooling › Cooling System › Radiator Assembly — 3
- Power Train › Automatic Transmission — 2
- Engine and Engine Cooling › Cooling System › Fan — 1
Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 71,888 miles (median of owner reports).
Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.
Recent 2000 BMW 540IA complaints
Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.
Structure · at 41,000 miles · reported Jun 20, 2009
After a couple times using my cup holders in my 2000 bmw 540 I they broke. They are made of cheap plastic and are very poorly designed. I have checked out other models up to the 2007 year and bmw has failed to come out with a quality cup holder. Even a better replacement would be helpful! It now costs me $150.00 just in parts to replace them each time they break. I consider my car to have no cup holders and won't allow people to use them because they break so easily. This is a "luxury car" with a cheap short cut in the options department. Very dissappointing. Shame on bmw! According to the…
Engine and Engine Cooling · at 138,000 miles · reported Dec 19, 2007
While driving in massachusetts on 495n at about 5:30pm I smelled something burning. Checked my gauges and all seemed well, thought it may be a wood burning stove in the area I just kept driving. I turned off rt495 and onto rt 119. About a mile down rt119 I noticed a lot of smoke building up inside the car, I then realized my car was on fire and before I can pull off the road the inside of the car filled with smoke and burned my eyes and I was choking a lot. I slammed it into park, shut the key and jumped out the car. A car behind me pulled over and said he was following me and smelled my car…
Power Train · at 75,000 miles · reported Aug 14, 2007
After approximately 75,000 miles on my bmw 540i, the transmission will not go into reverse. The dealer says it has internal slippage/damage and will have to be replaced with a remanufacuted one. I found out that this is a common problem with bmw - see http://www.consumeraffairs.com/automotive/bmw_trans.html for testimony of lots of other bmw owners who lost reverse. It surprises me that bmw doesn't warranty their transmissions/drivetrain as long as the "lower quality" american and asian vehicle makers do. But if the tranny routinely quits around the 60-80k mile mark, I guess it's a smart…
Engine and Engine Cooling · at 71,888 miles · reported Oct 27, 2003
At 71888 miles the radiator of my bmw 540i broke because of a crack in the plastic housing around the outlet.I had read about this problem on the roadfly message board. I read that the raditors broke around the hose and they only lasted about 50,000 miles. When I read it, I wondered if I was due, about a month later, I was setting at a stop light and when the light turned green, I accelerated away from the light and as I did I saw steam coming out of the fender wells. It first I thought it was another car, but soon realized it was mine. I pulled over and called to have the car towed to the…
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2000 BMW 540IA have any recalls?
No. NHTSA has no safety recalls for the 2000 BMW 540IA as of this update. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the latest status.
What is the most common problem with the 2000 BMW 540IA?
Owners report engine and engine cooling problems most often (5 reports), followed by power train (2). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 71,888 miles.
Are BMW recall repairs free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized BMW dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.