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recalls
The BMW 540 has 1 recall covering 230,117 vehicles as reported; model year 2003 is covered by the most (1).
Updated Oct 11, 2026 · recalls to Oct 6, 2026
Recalls
1
Most for 2003: 1
Units affected
230K
As reported
Overall stars
-
Not rated
Complaints, 12 mo
0
To Sep 2026
Do-not-drive
1
Recalls
By model year
Which model years are covered by the most recalls, and which get the most complaints
Recalls by model year
How many recalls cover each model year. Hover a year for the count.
Owner complaints
Safety complaints about the BMW 540, by the month they were received
Complaints per month
0 in the 12 months to Sep 2026.
Components named most
- Engine and engine cooling6
- Air bags5
- Electrical system2
- Power train2
- Service brakes, hydraulic2
- Structure2
- Vehicle speed control2
- Complaints
- 25
- Crashes reported
- 0
- Fires reported
- 3
- People injured
- 1
Counts only, as reported by owners and not verified.
Parts recalled
Recalls of the BMW 540 by component
- Air bags1 · 230K units
BMW 540 recalls
Newest first
| Date | Recall | Hazard | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 20, 2017 | BMW 320, 323, 325, 330 and 6 more (2000-2003): Air bagsNo. 17V047000Do not drive | Crash risk | 230,117 |
Related pages
Questions and answers
Is the 2003 BMW 540 recalled?
Yes: 1 recall covers the 2003 BMW 540. Check the recall pages below for what is wrong and the free fix; a dealer can tell if a single vehicle still needs the repair.
How many recalls does the BMW 540 have?
1 recalls cover the BMW 540, for 230,117 vehicles as reported. The most common problem is air bags (1 recalls).
What do owners complain about most on the BMW 540?
Engine and engine cooling: named in 6 of the 25 safety complaints about the BMW 540, then air bags (5). One complaint can name several components.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data, updated daily. Models are written as published, so a few versions of one model can be listed under slightly different names.