BMW 540iA recalls by year
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
8 recalls found for the BMW 540iA in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, and 42 owner complaints. Choose a model year:
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 BMW 540iA | 1 | 2 |
| 2001 BMW 540iA | 3 | 7 |
| 2000 BMW 540iA | 0 | 8 |
| 1999 BMW 540iA | 2 | 10 |
| 1998 BMW 540iA | 1 | 3 |
| 1997 BMW 540iA | 0 | 12 |
| 1995 BMW 540iA | 1 | 0 |
| 1994 BMW 540iA | 1 | 0 |
| 1993 BMW 540iA | 1 | 0 |
| 1992 BMW 540iA | 1 | 0 |
| 1991 BMW 540iA | 1 | 0 |
| 1990 BMW 540iA | 1 | 0 |
| 1989 BMW 540iA | 1 | 0 |
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Newest BMW 540iA recalls
- Oct 24, 200303V421000Air bags23,000 vehiclesBMW 525i, 525iA and 8 more models
On certain passenger vehicles, a microprocessor in the air bag control module, which activates the front air bags, the side air bags, the front seat safety belt pretensioners,…
- May 16, 200202V138000Engine and engine cooling1,550 vehiclesBMW 325Ci, 325i and 20 more models
On certain passenger vehicles, the engine auxiliary/cooling fan operation, including variable speed, is electronically controlled.
- Nov 26, 200101V352000Tires1,318 vehiclesBMW 525i, 525iA and 5 more models
Vehicle description: during the tire mounting process on certain passenger vehicles built with standard (non-sport) suspension and equipped with continental contitouringcontact…
- Jun 21, 200101V206000Engine and engine cooling76,469 vehiclesBMW 325Ci, 325i and 20 more models
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles.
- Jan 4, 199999V005000Power train249 vehiclesBMW 540iA, 540IAT and 2 more models
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with a 5HP24 automatic transmission.
- Jan 4, 199999V004000Electrical system1,615 vehiclesBMW 540i, 540iA and 3 more models
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles.
- Aug 4, 199898V178000Engine and engine cooling340,000 vehiclesBMW 735i, 735IA and 34 more models
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles.
- Jun 22, 199898V142000Power train1,100 vehiclesBMW 540i, 540iA and 3 more models
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles.