High Priority
SEAT BELTS — The Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) in your vehicle's passenger seat belt helps keep you safe by locking the belt in place while the seat is being used. However, in certain model…
BMW 540i Recall Statistics
Original analysis of recall history, risk grades, and safety trends.
25
Total Recalls
0.9
Avg per Year Above brand average (0.3)
28
Years Tracked
Recalls by Year
Most Common Components
Most Severe Recalls
Critical
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT — The output shafts in your 5-series or 7-series BMW are the parts that connect your driveshaft to the wheels, transferring power to keep your vehicle moving. In some 2020-2021 model…
Critical
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT — The driveshaft in your vehicle is a long rod that transfers power from the engine to the wheels. In some 2020-2021 BMW models, the part that connects the driveshaft to the rear whe…
Critical
ENGINE — Your vehicle's engine management system is like a computer that helps control your engine and brakes. In some 2020-2021 BMW models, this system might not work properly when you sta…
Critical
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE — The crankshaft sensor in your vehicle is like a messenger that tells your engine how fast it's spinning. In some 2018-2019 models, this sensor might be sending the wrong signals, c…