BMW 540 owners have reported 2 problems related to brake electric antilock (under the service brakes category). The most recently reported issues are listed below.
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. It is unknown if brake could be randomly activated by the failed abs module while driving. Common failure on 1999 or plus 5-series BMW based on user discussion on internet. The failure is temperture related. The higher the temperture, the quicker the warning light will come on.
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While driving at 55 mph engine compartment caught on fire. Insurance investigators claimed fire was due to brake fluid being expelled from abs system and iginiting exhaust manifold.
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| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Brake Antilock Control Unit/module problems | |
| Brake Electric Antilock problems | |
| Service Brakes problems | |
| Brake Sensor problems | |
| Brake Light On problems |