Table 1 shows one common electrical system related problems of the 2017 BMW 540.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Electrical System problems |
1. Airbag light - repaired on 9/18/23 ( cause : pass. Front seat occupancy detection ) a. No explanation needed b. Replaced by dealer c. Warning chime and message on dash d. Labor and part cost $2380. 93 2. Instrument cluster - repaired on 9/18/23 ( blackout , loss of speedometer , fuel level , engine temp. Directional indicator , etc. A. Cluster would blink ( on - off ) than total blackout. B. Labor and part cost $1905. 28.
Daytime running lights on the driver's side are malfunctioning. Connection between headlight housing and the daytime running lights are melted. Dealer found faults stored for headlight malfunction. They recommended replacing headlighthousing and led module. The dealer has reproduced and confirmed the issue.
The instrument cluster display shakes and goes completely black unable to know haw fast your driving with all the system down you never know when its going to happen.
Backup camera is blacking out. Very dangerous. There was a recall for 2018-19 BMW's but not for 2017 Bmws. Forums also report a lot of problems with this reverse camera.