Power Train Related Problems of the 2001 BMW 540

Table 1 shows two common power train related problems of the 2001 BMW 540. The number one most common problem is related to the automatic transmission (three problems). The second most common problem is related to the power train (one problem).

Table 1. Power Train related problems of BMW 540

Problem Category Number of Problems
Automatic Transmission problems
3
Power Train problems
1

Recently reported Power Train problems of the 2001 BMW 540

The Automatic Transmission problem

On my 2001 BMW 540i with 84000 miles when the car is put into reverse it will not reverse just fills like it is in neutral.   Read details...

The Power Train problem

2001 BMW 540i reverse gear failure on zf 5hp24 (a5s 440z) transmission. My BMW will no longer engage reverse, car feels like it is still in neutral.   Read details...


Power Train related problems in other BMW 540 model year vehicles:



540 Service Bulletins
540 Safety Recalls
540 Defect Investigations