BMW 540I recalls
NHTSA's records list 12 safety recalls covering the BMW 540I since Nov. 1, 2016, for model years 2000-2003, 2017-2024. The most recent was reported to NHTSA on Aug. 12, 2026. 1 of them carried a “Do not drive” or “Park outside” warning.
Built by the Tribune's code from NHTSA's official records. No AI wrote this page. Updated Nov. 7, 2026.
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2024 BMW 540I recalls 1
- Improperly Welded Brake Control Module May Fail
Component: electronic stability control (esc). 309 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2023 BMW 540I recalls 1
- Loss of Rear Wheel Power from Driveshaft Damage
Component: power train. 39,144 vehicles potentially affected.
2022 BMW 540I recalls 1
- Loss of Rear Wheel Power from Driveshaft Damage
Component: power train. 39,144 vehicles potentially affected.
2021 BMW 540I recalls 6
- Loss of Rear Wheel Power from Driveshaft Damage
Component: power train. 39,144 vehicles potentially affected.
- Passenger Seat Belt Malfunction/FMVSS 208
Component: seat belts. 21,537 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Rearview Camera Image Malfunction/FMVSS 111
Component: back over prevention. 13,858 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Output Shafts May Break
Component: power train. 28 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- 48V Battery Connection Misassembled
Component: electrical system. 812 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Rearview Camera Image Obscured/FMVSS 111
Component: back over prevention. 312 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2020 BMW 540I recalls 5
- Loss of Braking Assist
Component: engine. 50,024 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Rearview Camera Image Malfunction/FMVSS 111
Component: back over prevention. 13,858 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Output Shafts May Break
Component: power train. 28 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Rearview Camera Image Obscured/FMVSS 111
Component: back over prevention. 312 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- No Back-Up Camera Display Image/FMVSS 111
Component: back over prevention. 257,473 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2019 BMW 540I recalls 1
- No Back-Up Camera Display Image/FMVSS 111
Component: back over prevention. 257,473 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2018 BMW 540I recalls 2
- No Back-Up Camera Display Image/FMVSS 111
Component: back over prevention. 257,473 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Crankshaft Sensor Firmware may Cause Stall
Component: engine and engine cooling. 5,309 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2017 BMW 540I recalls 1
- Head Air Bag Inflator Humidity Exceeds Specs
Component: air bags. 33 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2003 BMW 540I recalls 1
- Inflators In Sports Steering Wheels May Explode
Component: air bags. 157,549 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2002 BMW 540I recalls 1
- Inflators In Sports Steering Wheels May Explode
Component: air bags. 157,549 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2001 BMW 540I recalls 1
- Inflators In Sports Steering Wheels May Explode
Component: air bags. 157,549 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2000 BMW 540I recalls 1
- Inflators In Sports Steering Wheels May Explode
Component: air bags. 157,549 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Counted and listed by the Tribune's code from NHTSA's recall records. A recall appears under every model year it covers.