BMW 540 owners have reported 5 structure related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 3 most common structure problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's structure (2 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's door (2 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Structure problems | |
| Door problems | |
| Body problems |
After a couple times using my cup holders in my 2000 BMW 540 I they broke. They are made of cheap plastic and are very poorly designed. I have checked out other models up to the 2007 year and BMW has failed to come out with a quality cup holder. Read details...
Interior door latch/handle broken and fell off of door, must be opened from the exterior. Mjs Read details...
About June 2024 when I was driving downslope at about 30 mph, when I hit break the car accelerated. Fortunately, nobody and no car were around and I gained control of the car by pumping the break. I did not think much about this issue to report it. On August 23, 2024, I was driving home. Read details...