There have been 16 safety recalls for the BMW 540I. The most recent recalls are shown below. Table 1 and Table 2 show the historical recalls and the recall statistics by the model year of the BMW 540I.
a loss of brake power assist or rear brake function can result in extended stopping distance. a loss of abs or dsc can cause a loss of vehicle handling and control. either of these scenarios can increase the risk of a crash.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2024 BMW 530I, 2024 BMW 540I, 2023 BMW 740I, 2024 BMW 740I, 2025 BMW 740I, 2024 BMW 750E, 2024 BMW I5, 2025 BMW I5, 2024 BMW I7, 2023 BMW X1, 2024 BMW X1, 2024 BMW X2, 2024 BMW X5, 2025 BMW X5, 2025 BMW X6, 2023 BMW X7, 2024 BMW X7, 2025 BMW X7, 2024 BMW XM, 2025 Mini Cooper, 2025 Mini Cooper S, 2025 Mini Countryman S All4, 2025 Mini Jcw Countryman All4, 2024 Rolls-royce Spectre |
| Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE |
| Recall Summary: bmw of north america (bmw) is recalling certain 2023-2024 x1, 2024-2025 x5, 2025 x6, 2023-2025 x7, 740i, 760i, 2024 xm, 530i, 540i, i7, 750e, x2, 2024-2025 i5, 2024 rolls royce spectre, 2025 mini countryman s all4, jcw countryman all4, and 2025 mini hardtop 2 door (cooper, cooper s) vehicles.... Details of this recall 🔎 |
loss of braking assist can increase the risk of a crash.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2020 BMW 540I, 2020 BMW 745LE, 2021 BMW 745LE, 2020 BMW M340i, 2020 BMW X3, 2020 BMW X4, 2021 BMW X4, 2019 BMW Z4, 2020 BMW Z4, 2021 BMW Z4, 2020 Toyota Supra, 2021 Toyota Supra |
| Component: ENGINE |
| Recall Summary: bmw of north america, llc (bmw) is recalling certain 2020 m340i, m340i xdrive, 540i, 540i xdrive, x3 m40i, 2020-2021 x4 m40i, 745le xdrive, 2019-2021 z4 m40i, and 2020-2021 toyota supra vehicles. during engine start, the engine management software may cause loss of braking assist.... Details of this recall 🔎 |
increased electrical resistance can increase the risk of a fire.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2021 BMW 530I, 2021 BMW 540I, 2021 BMW 740LI, 2021 BMW 840I, 2021 BMW M340i, 2021 BMW M440i, 2021 BMW X5, 2021 BMW X6, 2021 BMW X7 |
| Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY |
| Recall Summary: bmw of north america, llc (bmw) is recalling certain 2021 m340i xdrive, m440i xdrive coupe, 530i, 530i xdrive, 540i, 540i xdrive, 740li, 740li xdrive, 840i gran coupe, 840i xdrive gran coupe, x5 sdrive40i, x5 xdrive40i, x6 sdrive40i, x6 xdrive40i, and x7 xdrive40i vehicles.... Details of this recall 🔎 |
in the event of a crash of sufficient severity, deployment of the head air bag may be impaired and/or the igniter could separate from the inflator, increasing the risk of injury.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2017 BMW 530E, 2018 BMW 530E, 2017 BMW 530I, 2017 BMW 540I |
| Component: AIR BAGS |
| Recall Summary: bmw of north america, llc (bmw) is recalling certain 2017 530i, 530i xdrive, 540i and 540i xdrive and 2017-2018 530e xdrive vehicles. prior exposure to excessive levels of humidity within the driver and passenger head air bag inflators may affect the proper deployment of the head air bags.... Details of this recall 🔎 |
an inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2000 BMW 525I, 2001 BMW 525I, 2002 BMW 525I, 2003 BMW 525I, 2000 BMW 530I, 2001 BMW 530I, 2002 BMW 530I, 2003 BMW 530I, 2000 BMW 540I, 2001 BMW 540I, 2002 BMW 540I, 2003 BMW 540I, 2000 BMW X5 Sav, 2001 BMW X5 Sav, 2002 BMW X5 Sav, 2003 BMW X5 Sav, 2004 BMW X5 Sav |
| Component: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE INFLATOR MODULE |
| Recall Summary: bmw of north america, llc (bmw) is recalling certain model year 2000-2003 525i sedan, 530i sedan, 540i sedan, 525i sports wagon and 540i sports wagon vehicles, and 2000-2004 x5 sav 3.0i, x5 sav 4.4i, and x5 sav 4.6is vehicles.... Details of this recall 🔎 |
In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2002 BMW 325CI, 2003 BMW 325CI, 2004 BMW 325CI, 2005 BMW 325CI, 2006 BMW 325CI, 2002 BMW 325I, 2003 BMW 325I, 2004 BMW 325I, 2005 BMW 325I, 2002 BMW 325XI, 2003 BMW 325XI, 2004 BMW 325XI, 2005 BMW 325XI, 2002 BMW 330CI, 2003 BMW 330CI, 2004 BMW 330CI, 2005 BMW 330CI, 2006 BMW 330CI, 2002 BMW 330I, 2003 BMW 330I, 2004 BMW 330I, 2005 BMW 330I, 2002 BMW 330XI, 2003 BMW 330XI, 2004 BMW 330XI, 2005 BMW 330XI, 2002 BMW 525I, 2003 BMW 525I, 2002 BMW 530I, 2003 BMW 530I, 2002 BMW 540I, 2003 BMW 540I, 2002 BMW M3, 2003 BMW M3, 2004 BMW M3, 2005 BMW M3, 2006 BMW M3, 2002 BMW M5, 2003 BMW M5, 2003 BMW X5 |
| Component: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE INFLATOR MODULE |
| Recall Summary: BMW of north America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2002-2005 325i, 325xi, 330i, and 330xi sedans, and 325xi and 325i sportswagons, 2002-2006 330ci, 325ci, and m3 convertibles and 325i, 330i, and m3 coupes, 2002-2003 m5, 540i, 525i sedan, and 530i sedans, and 540i and 525i sportswagons, ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
| Date | Component | Vehicle Affected |
|---|---|---|
| Sep. 18, 2024 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited Slip:control Unit/module | 270 |
| Aug. 2, 2021 | Engine | 50,024 |
| Dec. 9, 2020 | Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery | 812 |
| Apr. 29, 2020 | Air Bag | 33 |
| Jan. 14, 2019 | Air Bags:frontal:driver Side Inflator Module | 170,148 |
| May. 28, 2015 | Air Bags:frontal:driver Side Inflator Module | 419,235 |
| Oct. 24, 2003 | Air Bags:frontal:sensor/control Module | 23,000 |
| May. 16, 2002 | Engine And Engine Cooling:cooling System:fan | 1,550 |
| Jun. 21, 2001 | Engine And Engine Cooling:cooling System:fan | 76,469 |
| Feb. 17, 2000 | Exterior Lighting:brake Lights:switch | 17,700 |
| Jan. 4, 1999 | Electrical System:battery:cables | 1,615 |
| Aug. 4, 1998 | Engine And Engine Cooling:cooling System | 340,000 |
| Jun. 22, 1998 | Power Train:driveline:differential Unit | 1,100 |
| Aug. 19, 1997 | Vehicle Speed Control | 410,000 |
| Jul. 1, 1996 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic:switches:brake Light | 180,000 |
| Jan. 27, 1994 | Visibility:power Window Devices And Controls | 1,400 |
| Model | # Recalls |
|---|---|
| 2024 BMW 540I | 1 |
| 2021 BMW 540I | 1 |
| 2020 BMW 540I | 1 |
| 2017 BMW 540I | 1 |
| 2003 BMW 540I | 2 |
| 2002 BMW 540I | 2 |
| 2001 BMW 540I | 4 |
| 2000 BMW 540I | 2 |
| 1999 BMW 540I | 1 |
| 1998 BMW 540I | 1 |
| 1995 BMW 540I | 2 |
| 1994 BMW 540I | 4 |
| 1993 BMW 540I | 1 |
| 1992 BMW 540I | 1 |
| 1991 BMW 540I | 1 |
| 1990 BMW 540I | 1 |
| 1989 BMW 540I | 1 |