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BMW 540I RECALLS

There are currently 38 recalls available for this model

BMW 540I

Problems and complaints by year for BMW 540I vehicles. The largest recall of the model came in 2021 when cars were invited to dealerships for troubleshooting with 5 issues.

The common problems for this model: Engine (11), Air Bags (8), Sensing System (7), Transmission (3), Electrical (2), Lighting (2), Equipment (2), Visibility (1), Brakes (1), Seats (1).

List of Models

2024 BMW 540I 2024 BMW 540I
  • Recall: Brakes

  • Number of recalls: 1

2021 BMW 540I 2021 BMW 540I
  • Recall: Electrical, Seats, Sensing System, Transmission

  • Number of recalls: 5

2020 BMW 540I 2020 BMW 540I
  • Recall: Engine, Sensing System, Transmission

  • Number of recalls: 5

2019 BMW 540I 2019 BMW 540I
  • Recall: Sensing System

  • Number of recalls: 1

2018 BMW 540I 2018 BMW 540I
  • Recall: Engine, Sensing System

  • Number of recalls: 2

2017 BMW 540I 2017 BMW 540I
  • Recall: Air Bags

  • Number of recalls: 1

2003 BMW 540I 2003 BMW 540I
  • Recall: Air Bags

  • Number of recalls: 2

2002 BMW 540I 2002 BMW 540I
  • Recall: Air Bags

  • Number of recalls: 2

2001 BMW 540I 2001 BMW 540I
  • Recall: Air Bags, Engine

  • Number of recalls: 4

2000 BMW 540I 2000 BMW 540I
  • Recall: Air Bags, Lighting

  • Number of recalls: 2

1999 BMW 540I 1999 BMW 540I
  • Recall: Electrical

  • Number of recalls: 1

1998 BMW 540I 1998 BMW 540I
  • Recall: Transmission

  • Number of recalls: 1

1995 BMW 540I 1995 BMW 540I
  • Recall: Engine, Equipment

  • Number of recalls: 2

1994 BMW 540I 1994 BMW 540I
  • Recall: Engine, Equipment, Lighting, Visibility

  • Number of recalls: 4

1993 BMW 540I 1993 BMW 540I
  • Recall: Engine

  • Number of recalls: 1

1992 BMW 540I 1992 BMW 540I
  • Recall: Engine

  • Number of recalls: 1

1991 BMW 540I 1991 BMW 540I
  • Recall: Engine

  • Number of recalls: 1

1990 BMW 540I 1990 BMW 540I
  • Recall: Engine

  • Number of recalls: 1

1989 BMW 540I 1989 BMW 540I
  • Recall: Engine

  • Number of recalls: 1

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Years to Avoid

1 2024
5 2021
5 2020
1 2019
2 2018
1 2017
2 2003
2 2002
4 2001
2 2000
1 1999
1 1998
2 1995
4 1994
1 1993
1 1992
1 1991
1 1990
1 1989

Worst Reported Problems

2002 BMW 540I 2002 BMW 540I
  • Issues: Air Bags

  • Total cars affected: 419235

  • NHTSA campaign: 15V318000

  • Date of the problem: 28/05/2015

1994 BMW 540I 1994 BMW 540I
  • Issues: Equipment

  • Total cars affected: 410000

  • NHTSA campaign: 97V131000

  • Date of the problem: 19/08/1997

1989 BMW 540I 1989 BMW 540I
  • Issues: Engine

  • Total cars affected: 340000

  • NHTSA campaign: 98V178000

  • Date of the problem: 04/08/1998

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