BMW 540 owners have reported 6 suspension related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 6 most common suspension problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's front suspension (1 problem). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's suspension (1 problem). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
Dealership was unable to perform the front spring strut recall 04v183000 repairs within a reasonable time. The consumer contacted customer service and received an insufficient reply. Read details...
On September 11, 2024, I took my vehicle to BMW of great neck for a tire and rim job under insurance. BMW failed to return my lug nuts, leaving my vehicle in an unsafe condition. It took nearly a month for them to provide the missing lug nuts. Read details...
I have a 1997 540 BMW with 180,000 mi. Investigating the cause of a flat driver side right front tire I discovered the front spring strut plate was cracked and allowed itself and the coil spring to contact and cut down the tire. Found NHTSA campaign # 04v183000 describing exact condition. Read details...
Driver-side front wheel bearing makes noise when wheel spins freely. This was reported several times to dealer in past. Dealer replaced passenger-side front bearing ! driver-side beraing still noisy. Waiting for complete failure to prove dealer wrong. Read details...
The front strut spring perch failed on my 1997 model BMW 540i. The perch cut into tire. His happened at low-speed, so no injuries resulted (luckily). Mw na has issued a recall, but my vehicle supposedly is not covered, I think it missed by two months. My build date is 08/96. Read details...