540i

BMW 540I (1992) – 98V178000

Vehicle recall defect – Vehicle Description: Passenger Vehicles. A MalfunCTIon Or Failure Of A Coolant System Component, Such As A Thermostat, Water Pump, Or Fan Belt, Can Result In Significantly Increased Coolant Temperature And System Pressure. If The Indications Of A Critical Overheating Condition Is Not Noticed By The Driver, It Is Possible That Damage To, Or Failure Of, A Coolant System Component Could Occur.


BMW 540I (2001) – 19V015000

Vehicle recall defect – BMW Of North America, Llc (BMW) Is Recalling Certain Model Year 2000-2003 525I Sedan, 530I Sedan, 540I Sedan, 2001-2003 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. This Recall Affects Certain Vehicles Where The Original Steering Wheel Has Been Replaced With The Optional Sports Steering Wheel. The Sports Steering Wheel Has A Frontal Air Bag Inflator That May Explode Due To Propellant Degradation Occurring After Long-Term Exposure To High Absolute Humidity, Temperature And Temperature Cycling.


BMW 540I (1991) – 98V178000

Vehicle recall defect – Vehicle Description: Passenger Vehicles. A MalfunCTIon Or Failure Of A Coolant System Component, Such As A Thermostat, Water Pump, Or Fan Belt, Can Result In Significantly Increased Coolant Temperature And System Pressure. If The Indications Of A Critical Overheating Condition Is Not Noticed By The Driver, It Is Possible That Damage To, Or Failure Of, A Coolant System Component Could Occur.


BMW 540I (2001) – 03V421000

Vehicle recall defect – On Certain Passenger Vehicles, A Microprocessor In The Air Bag Control Module, Which Activates The Front Air BAGS, The Side Air BAGS, The Front Seat Safety Belt Pretensioners, And The Battery Safety Terminal, May Have A MalfunCTIon That Could Lead To An Unintended Activation Of One Or More Of These Components.


BMW 540I (2001) – 02V138000

Vehicle recall defect – On Certain Passenger Vehicles, The Engine Auxiliary/Cooling Fan Operation, Including Variable Speed, Is Electronically Controlled. Failure Of The Fan Motor Can Cause The Electrical Circuitry Of The Fan Control Unit To Overload And Fail, Causing The Fan To Stop Operating.


BMW 540I (2001) – 01V206000

Vehicle recall defect – Vehicle Description: Passenger Vehicles. The Engine Auxiliary/Cooling Fan Operation, Including Variable Speed, Is Electronically Controlled. Failure Of The Fan Motor Can Cause The Electrical Circuitry Of The Fan Control Unit To Overload And Fail, Causing The Fan To Stop Operating.


BMW 540I (2000) – 19V015000

Vehicle recall defect – BMW Of North America, Llc (BMW) Is Recalling Certain Model Year 2000-2003 525I Sedan, 530I Sedan, 540I Sedan, 2001-2003 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. This Recall Affects Certain Vehicles Where The Original Steering Wheel Has Been Replaced With The Optional Sports Steering Wheel. The Sports Steering Wheel Has A Frontal Air Bag Inflator That May Explode Due To Propellant Degradation Occurring After Long-Term Exposure To High Absolute Humidity, Temperature And Temperature Cycling.


BMW 540I (2000) – 00V048000

Vehicle recall defect – Vehicle Description: Passenger Vehicles. The Brake Lamps In These Vehicles Are Controlled By A Switch Activated By The Movement Of The Brake Pedal. This Switch Could Fail Internally, Causing It To Remain Either In The “Brake Lamps Off” Position Or In The “Brake Lamps On” Position.


BMW 540I (1999) – 99V004000

Vehicle recall defect – Vehicle Description: Passenger Vehicles. The Thickness Of The Main Positive Electrical Cable (Generator To Starter) Insulation Is Less Than Specified, Making It Susceptible To Being Abraded Or Cut By The Clip That Secures The Cable To The Generator.


BMW 540I (1998) – 98V142000

Vehicle recall defect – Vehicle Description: Passenger Vehicles. The Differential Pinion Shaft Within The Differential Case Assembly Was Produced Without The Appropriate Surface Hardening. This Can Result In The Shaft Experiencing Premature Wear.