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BMW 540iA 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

2000
0
2001
3 C
2002
1 F
2003
0
2004
0
2005
0
2006
0
2007
0
2008
0
2009
0
2010
0
2011
0
2012
0
2013
0
2014
0
2015
0
2016
0
2017
0
2018
0
2019
0
2020
0
2021
0
2022
0
2023
0
2024
0
2025
0
2026
0
2027
0

Most Common Components

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
2
TIRES
1
AIR BAGS
1

Most Severe Recalls

High Priority

TIRES:SIDEWALL — The sidewall of your tires might have been damaged during the mounting process. This could be happening on 2001 vehicles with a specific type of Continental tire, size 225/65R16 95…

Critical

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN — The fan in your vehicle is controlled by an electric motor that helps keep your engine cool. In certain models, this motor can fail, causing the fan to stop working.

Critical

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN — The fan in your vehicle helps keep your engine cool by blowing air through the radiator. It's controlled by an electronic unit that can fail, causing the fan to stop working.

High Priority

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE — The air bag control module is a critical computer that activates your front and side airbags, as well as your seatbelt pretensioners and battery safety terminal. In some 2003 BMW m…

Worst Years (Most Recalls)

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