Critical
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE — The crankshaft sensor in your vehicle is a critical part that helps the engine run smoothly. It might be using the wrong set of instructions, which could cause it to misread the en…
BMW 540d Recall Statistics
Original analysis of recall history, risk grades, and safety trends.
4
Total Recalls
0.1
Avg per Year Below brand average (0.3)
28
Years Tracked
Recalls by Year
Most Common Components
Most Severe Recalls
Critical
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE) — The EGR valve is a critical part in your diesel engine that helps reduce emissions. In some 2018 BMW 540d xDrive models, the valve's built-in cooler can leak, causing soot and cool…
Critical
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE) — The EGR valve in your 540d xDrive is responsible for controlling exhaust gases. Over time, it can develop a leak that lets diesel soot mix with coolant, creating a smoldering risk.