Does the 2019 BMW 540I have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2019 BMW 540I, the most recent reported on September 27, 2019 (Back over prevention: sensing system, camera). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What are the most common problems with the 2019 BMW 540I?

Owners have filed 12 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is unknown or other (3 complaints), followed by vehicle speed control (3).

How many 2019 BMW 540I complaints mention a crash or fire?

2 of 12 complaints report a crash and 0 a fire; 0 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

2019 BMW 540I recalls and problems

1 recall and 12 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2019 BMW 540I.

recalls

owner complaints

complaints mentioning a crash

mentioning a fire

Recalls apply to specific production ranges. To see whether a particular car still has an open recall, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for safety recalls are free at authorised dealers.

2019 BMW 540I recalls

Back over prevention: sensing system, camera

NHTSA campaign 19V684000 · reported September 27, 2019 · BMW of North America, LLC · 257,473 vehicles potentially affected

The problem: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2018 540d, 2018-2020 530i, 530i xDrive, 540i, 540i xDrive, M550i xDrive, M5, 530e, 530e xDrive, X3 sDrive, X3 xDrive, X3 M40i, X3 M, and 2019-2020 X4 xDrive, X4 M40i, X4 M, X7 xDrive, X7 M50i, 740Li, 740Li xDrive, 750Li, 750Li xDrive, 8 Series Convertible and Coupe 840i, 840i xDrive, M850i xDrive, X5 sDrive, X5 xDrive, X5 M50i, X6 xDrive, X6 M50i, 330i, 330i xDrive, M340i, M340i xDrive, Z4 sDrive, Z4 M40i, 740Le xDrive and 745Le xDrive, 2018-2019 640i xDrive Gran Turismo and Rolls-Royce Phantom, 2019 M850i xDrive Gran Coupe and Rolls-Royce Cullinan and 2020 Toyota Supra vehicles. The back-up camera and display settings can be adjusted such that the rear view image is no longer visible and the system will retain that setting the next time the vehicle is placed in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rearview Mirrors."
The risk: The lack of an image in the back-up camera display increases the risk of a crash.
The fix: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will update the back-up camera software, free of charge. The recall began November 8, 2019. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 or Rolls-Royce at 1-877-877-3735. Toyota owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371.

Most reported problems

Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.

Unknown or other3
Vehicle speed control3
Power train2
Air bags1
Electrical system1
Engine1
Forward collision avoidance1
Fuel/propulsion system1
Lane departure1
Visibility1

What owners report

Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.

Oct 22, 2026 · Wheels
In March of 2026 I decided to make use of the vehicles lane keeping assistant and set the lane keeping assistant to maximum safety settings. Within 2 months I noticed the car began to slip l/shudder at the front end while taking highway exit ramps. After this happened a few times I pulled over and checked the front…

May 14, 2026 · Vehicle speed control · 30,600 miles · crash reported
The contact owns a 2019 BMW 540i. The contact stated that while slowly driving into the driveway the vehicle erroneously accelerated forward at a high rate of speed and crashed into the garage door. The contact indicated that during the incident the brake pedal was being pressed but the vehicle did not immediately…

Mar 25, 2026 · Engine
I own a 2019 BMW 540 with B58 engine and I have begun noticing abnormal rattling noise from the engine area, which may indicate early stage failure of the oil pump assembly. There are widespread reports from other owners of failure of the oil pump rotor housing/adjusting ring due to heat-related degradation of plastic…

Dec 27, 2024 · Visibility · 23,000 miles
The contact owns a 2019 BMW 540i Sedan. The contact stated while driving at 45 MPH, the peripheral rear-view mirror detached and collided with the passenger's window. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage…

Nov 11, 2022 · Unknown or other
Radiator Grill does not open when running. It remains in the close position. It started with the engine symbol that appeared on the dash.

540I model years compared

Year	Recalls	Complaints	Crashes
2017	1	20	0
2018	2	31	3
2019	1	12	2
2020	5	3	0
2021	6	9	1
2022	1	6	1

Across all years, the 2000 540I has the most complaints (31). All BMW 540I years →

Questions

Does the 2019 BMW 540I have any recalls?: Yes. NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2019 BMW 540I, the most recent reported on September 27, 2019 (Back over prevention: sensing system, camera). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2019 BMW 540I?: Owners have filed 12 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is unknown or other (3 complaints), followed by vehicle speed control (3).
How many 2019 BMW 540I complaints mention a crash or fire?: 2 of 12 complaints report a crash and 0 a fire; 0 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received October 22, 2026.