1999 BMW 540 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
N/A
Safety Rating
3
Owner Complaints
0
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1999 BMW 540
The 1999 BMW 540 has received a total of 3 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The most commonly reported problems involve the Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System (1 complaint), Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemradiator Assembly (1 complaint), and Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 1999 BMW 540
There are no recalls on file with NHTSA for the 1999 BMW 540. No Active Recalls
Owner Complaints for the 1999 BMW 540
3 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1999 BMW 540. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemradiator Assembly | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
WHILE DRIVING LESS THAN 5 MPH THE ACCELERATOR BECAME STUCK. *NM *JB
1. NO SYMPTOMS; 2. CRACKED RADIATOR NECK, THAT WAS FORTUNATLY CAUGHT JUST PRIOR TO A CATASTROPHIC FAILURE. THE RADIATOR NECK BROKE IN MY HAND AS I WAS REMOVING IT. 3.REPLACED RADIATOR. *AK
ACCORDING TO REPAIR FACILITY (BMW DEALER), THIS IS A KNOWN PROBLEM, POORLY DESIGNED/MANUFACTURED RADITOR, THAT BMW WILL NOT ACKNOWLEDGE. THEY WILL NOT EVEN RE-DESIGNED AND OR MAKE MODIFICATIONS TO CURRECT RADIATOR DESIGN FOR THE 540 MODEL. PLEASE DO SOMETHING ABOUT THIS. DT
Safety Rating for the 1999 BMW 540
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1999 BMW 540 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1999 BMW 540
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 1999 BMW 540
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the BMW 540
- 1994 BMW 540 — 2 complaints
- 1995 BMW 540 — 8 complaints
- 1996 BMW 540 — 0 complaints
- 1997 BMW 540 — 9 complaints
- 1999 BMW 540 (current)
- 2001 BMW 540 — 5 complaints
- 2002 BMW 540 — 0 complaints