NHTSA Safety Recalls
Bmw 540i Recalls by Year
Every model year from 2000 to 2024, ranked by how many recalls it carries.
Across 4 model years (2000–2024) the Bmw 540i has 8 NHTSA recalls. The worst year is 2001 with 4; the cleanest is 2024 with 1.
- Model years
- 4
- Total recalls
- 8
- Worst year
- 2001
- Cleanest year
- 2024
2000–2024
4 recalls
1 recalls
Recalls by model year
| Year | Recalls | Relative |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 Bmw 540i | 1 | |
| 2017 Bmw 540i | 1 | |
| 2001 Bmw 540i | 4 | |
| 2000 Bmw 540i | 2 |
What gets recalled most on the Bmw 540i
- AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE2
- ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN2
- AIR BAGS1
- AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE1
- ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC):CONTROL MODULE1
- EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH1
Reading these numbers
A high recall count is not the same as an unreliable car. Recalls are safety defects the manufacturer reports and repairs free; a maker that files many of them is often being more diligent, not less. Older model years also accumulate recalls simply by existing longer.
What matters for a specific car is whether its own VIN is covered by an open campaign. Check it on NHTSA's lookup or call 1-888-327-4236.