Brake Electric Antilock problems of the 1999 BMW 540

One problem related to brake electric antilock has been reported for the 1999 BMW 540. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Brake Electric Antilock problem

Failure Date: 11/10/2005

Abs warning and dsc light is on indicating failure of abs electronic module. Abs and dsc is no longer operable. This is a safety issue since the car will no longer have abs and dynamic stability control system in operable condition. It is unknown if brake could be randomly activated by the failed abs module while driving. Common failure on 1999 or plus 5-series BMW based on user discussion on internet. The failure is temperture related. The higher the temperture, the quicker the warning light will come on.


Other Service Brakes related problems of the 1999 BMW 540



540 Service Bulletins
540 Safety Recalls
540 Defect Investigations