BMW 540 owners have reported 18 service brakes related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 5 most common service brakes problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's service brakes (11 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's brake antilock control unit/module (3 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Service Brakes problems | |
| Brake Antilock Control Unit/module problems | |
| Brake Electric Antilock problems | |
| Brake Sensor problems | |
| Brake Light On problems |
In November 2025 my breaks quit working. I had aaa haul my car to a repair shop. They ran the codes on the car and found that it was related to a recall on 2021 BMW 540i's for the oil vacuum pump assembly, pan and gasket. I then had it towed to BMW and found out that my VIN was not in the recall. Read details...
I had troubles with my abs module unit that is attached to my BMW 1999 540ia. I have become aware that this is a common problem that disables the abs control of my car and many other same model cars as mine. Read details...
Abs warning and dsc light is on indicating failure of abs electronic module. Abs and dsc is no longer operable. This is a safety issue since the car will no longer have abs and dynamic stability control system in operable condition. Read details...
Tl the contact owns a 2017 BMW 540i. While driving 55 mph, the contact depressed the accelerator pedal and the vehicle began to jerk without warning. When the vehicle was pulled over, turned off, and restarted, it resumed normal operation. Read details...
The driver owns a 1999 BMW 540i with 72,579 miles. Over the past two months the disc BMW electronic stability control system icon and the amber abs and brake lights illuminated in one of two scenarios: (1) just after a new ignition cycle, (2) during normal driving. Read details...