BMW 540 owners have reported 8 vehicle speed control related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 4 most common vehicle speed control problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's vehicle speed control (3 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's cruise control (2 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Vehicle Speed Control problems | |
| Cruise Control problems | |
| Accelerator Pedal problems | |
| Accelerator Stuck problems |
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...
When cruise control is activated, the vehicle accelerates rapidly in out-of-control manner. Sometimes it also decelerates rapidly, and lurches. Read details...
The contact owns a 2019 BMW 540i. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the vehicle stalled without warning while depressing the accelerator pedal. The contact stated that while attempting to park the vehicle, the failure recurred. Read details...
While driving less than 5 mph the accelerator became stuck. Read details...