BMW 540 owners have reported 84 engine and engine cooling related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 13 most common engine and engine cooling problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's radiator (47 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's engine cooling system (12 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
I was driving in stop and go traffic when I noticed the steering felt a little stiffer than usual. After about 5 miles and better flowing traffic I pulled into a restaurant for dinner when my upper radiator hose exploded. I pulled into a stall and opened the hood to inspect what happened. Read details...
My son was driving home in rush hour traffic on connecticut Ave. It was raining rather hard and visibility was low. My son all of the sudden smelled smoke coming through the vents and the engine shut down. It would not restart. Read details...
Vehicle has severely poor quality coolant hoses made from poor quality material that cannot withstand the flow of pressure within the coolant system process. Leading to the hoses deteriorating from internal pressure thus causing the coolant hoses to leak. Read details...
Engine doesn't rev up above 4500 rpms and misfires. Engine check light on. Dealer replaced one of two catalytic converters under warranty. According to private clubs abd web sites of BMW owners, 540i cat converters last 50kmiles only. Read details...
The contact owns a 2000 BMW 540i. While the contact was driving approximately 1 mph in the driveway, there was a loud roaring noise outside of the vehicle. Immediately, the engine was turned off. The radiator fan blades detached, dented the hood, which caused the paint to peel and then fell to the Read details...