BMW 540 owners have reported 1 parking brake related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 1 most common parking brake problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's mechanical parking brake (1 problem). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Mechanical Parking Brake problems |
Both sun visors cracked along weld seam. Replaced by dealer. Temperature control switche covers broken. Replaced by dealer. Noticed the design of new covers is different and eliminates risk of failure. Parking brake doesn't hold. Dealer admits bad desin and tried different shoes without success in past. Deler couldn't fix, resulting in safety hazard.