BMW 540D recalls and problems by year
NHTSA lists 4 recalls and 3 owner complaints for the BMW 540D (model years 2018). The most reported problem area is engine (2 complaints), followed by air bags (1 complaint). The 2018 model year has the most recalls (4).
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
Most reported problem areas
What owners name in their complaints across all BMW 540D model years. A complaint can name more than one area.
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 2 | 1 of 1 | |
| Air bags | 1 | 1 of 1 | |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 1 | 1 of 1 |
All 4 recalls
| Recall | Date | Problem area | Model years | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24V588000 | Aug 8, 2024 | Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system, emission control, gas recirculation valve (egr valve) | 2018 | 15 |
| 22V614000 | Aug 10, 2022 | Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system, emission control, gas recirculation valve (egr valve) | 2018 | 298 |
| 19V684000 | Sep 27, 2019 | Back over prevention: sensing system, camera | 2018 | 257,473 |
| 18V465000 | Jul 11, 2018 | Engine and engine cooling: engine | 2018 | 5,309 |
Vehicles: the manufacturer's estimate of all vehicles potentially affected by the recall, across every model it covers. Each model-year page lists what its recalls fix.
Complaint counts grow with how many cars were sold and how long they have been on the road; compare years with that in mind. Complaints are unverified owner reports.