1997 BMW 540
0 recalls, 9 complaints - 3 TSBs
No recalls found for this vehicle.
Complaint Statistics
9 total complaints
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| AIR BAGS | 2 |
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | 1 |
| AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW | 1 |
| TIRES:SIDEWALL | 1 |
| STRUCTURE | 1 |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 1 |
| POWER TRAIN | 1 |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 1 |
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Apr 15, 2011
Incident date: Mar 12, 2011
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 BMW 540. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TRANSMISSION FAILED AND THE VEHICLE INSPECTED BY THE DEALER WHO ADVISED THAT THE TRANSMISSION RING GEAR FAILED AND CAUSE THE TRANSMISSION TO SLIP INTO SAFE MODE. THE MANUFACTURER ADVISED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT UNDER RECALL AND THE VE... Read more
AIR BAGS
May 15, 2003
THE AIRBAG LIGHT ILLUMINATED BECAUSE OF THE PASSENGER SIDE WEIGHT SYSTEM. *NLM
POWER TRAIN
Nov 10, 1999
Incident date: Apr 1, 1999
BURNED OUT ODOMETER/TRIP LEDS. SHOWS PARTIAL NUMBERS AND CHARACTERS ONLY. *AK
STRUCTURE:BODY
Aug 30, 1999
GLOVE COMPARTMENT LOCK CONTINUALLY FAILING/STICKING, REPAIRED SEVERAL TIMES AND CONTINUES TO STICK. YH
STRUCTURE
Aug 23, 1999
STRUCTURE DESIGN OF THE VEHICLE (STRUTS BETWEEN WINDOWS) ARE TOO LARGE CAUSING POOR VISIBILTY. YH
TIRES:SIDEWALL
Mar 12, 1999
Incident date: Oct 1, 1998
SIDEWALL FAILURE CAUSED HIGH SPEED BLOW OUT. CONTENENTAL SIZE - 225/55R16, DOT033208.
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Jul 1, 1997
Incident date: May 26, 1997
THE DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR AIRBAG DEPLOYED WITHOUT WARNING AFTER TURNING ON THE IGNITION. *AK
AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW
Jul 1, 1997
Incident date: May 26, 1997
THE DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR AIRBAG DEPLOYED WITHOUT WARNING AFTER TURNING ON THE IGNITION. *AK
AIR BAGS
Apr 24, 1997
DRIVER FEELS AIRBAGS ARE A PROBLEM FOR SHORT PEOPLE.
Technical Service Bulletins, 1997 BMW 540
3 manufacturer communications from 2 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 1 |
| 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 1 |
| 133000 VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS | 1 |
B510819
Jan 16, 2024
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
The basic conditions for initializing the power windows are not met.
B510819
Jan 16, 2024
133000 VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
The basic conditions for initializing the power windows are not met.
00/11/96R
Oct 1, 1996
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
NEW VEHICLE PREPARATION AND MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS. *TW
BMW 540 - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the BMW 540 across all model years (2001, 2002).
2
Total Recalls
29
Total Complaints
0
Investigations
0
Reported Crashes
4
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths