Does the 1999 BMW 540iA have any recalls?

2 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: power train, electrical system. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.

How do I check if my 1999 BMW 540iA recall has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a BMW dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 1999 BMW 540iA?

10 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.

1999 BMW 540iA recalls

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

2 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026

For the 1999 BMW 540iA. These apply to the model and year, not to one particular vehicle: check your VIN to see whether yours is included and whether it has been repaired.

Has your BMW been repaired?

Recalls here come from NHTSA’s records for the model and year. Not every vehicle of a model is included in every recall, and this site can’t see whether a repair has been done. Only a VIN lookup can tell you that.

Check your VIN with NHTSA

NHTSA’s VIN search doesn’t show recalls that were already repaired, recalls more than 15 years old, or some small manufacturers’ recalls. A BMW dealer can also check your VIN. Recall repairs are free.

1999 BMW 540iA recalls, newest first

January 4, 1999NHTSA 99V005000249 vehicles potentially affected

Power train › Automatic transmission

Summary: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with a 5HP24 automatic transmission. Premature wear of the ring gear can occur, leading to the loss of 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and reverse gears.
Consequence: If this problem occurs, the car may no longer operate in reverse, 1st, 2nd, or 3rd gears.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the automatic transmission.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

January 4, 1999NHTSA 99V0040001,615 vehicles potentially affected

Electrical system › 12V/24V/48V battery › Cables

Summary: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The thickness of the main positive electrical cable (generator to starter) insulation is less than specified, making it susceptible to being abraded or cut by the clip that secures the cable to the generator.
Consequence: The cable insulation can be worn away, exposing the wire. The wire could contact the clip or a short circuit could occur.
Remedy: Dealers will apply a thickness of insulating tape to the cable in the area of the clip, and install a revised clip.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

Owners have filed 10 complaints about the 1999 BMW 540iA with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public; NHTSA uses them to decide what to investigate.

Crashes reported: 0
Fires reported: 1
Injuries reported: 0
Deaths reported: 0

Most complained-about components

Engine and engine cooling › Cooling system › Radiator assembly4
Engine and engine cooling1
Engine and engine cooling › Cooling system1
Equipment1
Exterior lighting › Headlights1

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Questions

Does the 1999 BMW 540iA have any recalls?: 2 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: power train, electrical system. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.
How do I check if my 1999 BMW 540iA recall has been fixed?: Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a BMW dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 1999 BMW 540iA?: 10 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.