Service Brakes Related Problems of the 1999 BMW 540

Table 1 shows four common service brakes related problems of the 1999 BMW 540. The number one most common problem is related to the brake antilock control unit/module (three problems). The second most common problem is related to the service brakes (one problem).

Table 1. Service Brakes related problems of BMW 540


Recently reported Service Brakes problems of the 1999 BMW 540

The Brake Antilock Control Unit/module problem

I had troubles with my abs module unit that is attached to my BMW 1999 540ia. I have become aware that this is a common problem that disables the abs control of my car and many other same model cars as mine.   Read details...

The Service Brakes problem

Power steering pump broke causing accessory belt to be thrown from engine at highway speeds, resulting in loss of steering and power.   Read details...

The Brake Light On problem

The driver owns a 1999 BMW 540i with 72,579 miles. Over the past two months the disc BMW electronic stability control system icon and the amber abs and brake lights illuminated in one of two scenarios: (1) just after a new ignition cycle, (2) during normal driving.   Read details...


Service Brakes related problems in other BMW 540 model year vehicles:



540 Service Bulletins
540 Safety Recalls
540 Defect Investigations