BMW 540 owners have reported 25 power train related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 7 most common power train problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's power train (11 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's automatic transmission (9 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
The contact owns a 2021 BMW 540i. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the accelerator pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle failed to accelerate as intended. There was an abnormal sound coming from the vehicle before the vehicle lost motive power. Read details...
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 contact owns a 1997 BMW 540. The contact stated that the transmission failed and the vehicle inspected by the dealer who advised that the transmission ring gear failed and cause the transmission to slip into safe mode. Read details...
While driving 30 mph vehicle vibrated from in the rear. Consumer heard a knocking noise coming from the rear of the vehicle. Consumer took the vehicle to the dealership, and mechanic determined that rear driveline failed. Read details...
Incident #1 2010: accelerated the vehicle to 75mph to enter freeway. Took foot off gas and vehicle continued to accelerate. Engaged clutch to stop acceleration and rpm continued to rise to the limiter point (approx 5500 rpm). Pulled over, started car and engine immediately went to the red line. Read details...