BMW 540IA recalls and problems by year
NHTSA lists 3 recalls and 7 owner complaints for the BMW 540IA (model years 2000–2002). The most reported problem area is engine and engine cooling (3 complaints), followed by air bags (1 complaint). The 2001 model year has the most recalls (3).
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2 | |
| 2001 | 3 | 7 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2000 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 1 |
Most reported problem areas
What owners name in their complaints across all BMW 540IA model years. A complaint can name more than one area.
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine and engine cooling | 3 | 1 of 3 | |
| Air bags | 1 | 1 of 3 | |
| Electrical system | 1 | 1 of 3 | |
| Power train | 1 | 1 of 3 | |
| Seat belts | 1 | 1 of 3 |
All 3 recalls
| Recall | Date | Problem area | Model years | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03V421000 | Oct 24, 2003 | Air bags: frontal, sensor/control module-inactive | 2001 | 23,000 |
| 02V138000 | May 16, 2002 | Engine and engine cooling: cooling system, fan | 2001 | 1,550 |
| 01V206000 | Jun 21, 2001 | Engine and engine cooling: cooling system, fan | 2001 | 76,469 |
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.