BMW 540 owners have reported 40 electrical system related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 13 most common electrical system problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's electrical system (24 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's wiring (3 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
On and off system notification of "passenger restraint system malfunction" with and without a passenger in the seat. Also, the airbag off/disabled light on the instrument cluster illuminated. Read details...
My check engine light came on for chassis stabilization and drivetrain malfunction. I took it to the dealership and they told me they repair would not be covered under warranty. Dealership alleges a rodent gnawed on a engine wiring harness. Read details...
I have a 2000 BMW 540i (e39). My car was in a pristine condition, and all of sudden, the "engine failsafe prog" message came up, and the car shutdown. I took it to a dealership, and I was told the thermostat was burned badly, causing the engine wiring harness and dme burned as well. Read details...
The contact owns a 2001 BMW 540i. The contact stated that the dealer had previously performed an unknown air bag recall repair; however, the failure occurred a year after the recall repair was performed. Read details...
Vehicle fails to start. Towed to dealer. Unable to locate source of problem. Please provide further details. Read details...