8
recalls
The BMW 540IA has 8 recalls covering 445,301 vehicles as reported; model year 2001 is covered by the most (3).
Updated Oct 11, 2026 · recalls to Oct 6, 2026
Recalls
8
Most for 2001: 3
Units affected
445K
As reported
Overall stars
-
Not rated
Complaints, 12 mo
0
To Sep 2026
Do-not-drive
0
None
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 540IA, by the month they were received
Complaints per month
0 in the 12 months to Sep 2026.
Components named most
- Engine and engine cooling26
- Power train6
- Air bags2
- Electrical system2
- Equipment1
- Exterior lighting1
- Latches/locks/linkages1
- Complaints
- 42
- Crashes reported
- 1
- Fires reported
- 5
- People injured
- 0
Counts only, as reported by owners and not verified.
Parts recalled
Recalls of the BMW 540IA by component
- Engine and engine cooling3 · 418K units
- Power train2 · 1,349 units
- Air bags1 · 23K units
- Electrical system1 · 1,615 units
- Tires1 · 1,318 units
BMW 540IA recalls
Newest first
| Date | Recall | Hazard | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 24, 2003 | BMW 525I, 525IA, 525IT, 525ITA and 6 more (2001): Air bagsNo. 03V421000 | Injury | 23,000 |
| May 16, 2002 | BMW 325CI, 325I, 325IT, 330CI and 18 more (2001): Engine and engine coolingNo. 02V138000 | Fire | 1,550 |
| Nov 26, 2001 | BMW 525I, 525IA, 525IA Sport Wagon, 530I and 3 more (2002): TiresNo. 01V352000 | Crash risk | 1,318 |
| Jun 21, 2001 | BMW 325CI, 325I, 325IT, 330CI and 18 more (2001): Engine and engine coolingNo. 01V206000 | Fire | 76,469 |
| Jan 4, 1999 | BMW 540IA, 540IAT, 740IA, 740ILA (1999): Power trainNo. 99V005000 | Other or not stated | 249 |
| Jan 4, 1999 | BMW 540I, 540IA, 540IAT, 740IA and 1 more (1999): Electrical systemNo. 99V004000 | Cuts | 1,615 |
| Aug 4, 1998 | BMW 318I, 318IA, 318IC, 318ICA and 32 more (1988-1995): Engine and engine coolingNo. 98V178000 | Injury | 340,000 |
| Jun 22, 1998 | BMW 540I, 540IA, 740IA, 740ILA and 1 more (1998): Power trainNo. 98V142000 | Other or not stated | 1,100 |
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Questions and answers
Is the 2002 BMW 540IA recalled?
Yes: 1 recall covers the 2002 BMW 540IA. 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 540IA have?
8 recalls cover the BMW 540IA, for 445,301 vehicles as reported. The most common problem is engine and engine cooling (3 recalls).
What do owners complain about most on the BMW 540IA?
Engine and engine cooling: named in 26 of the 42 safety complaints about the BMW 540IA, then power train (6). 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.