3
recalls
The BMW 540IAT has 3 recalls covering 24,864 vehicles as reported; model year 1999 is covered by the most (2).
Updated Oct 11, 2026 · recalls to Oct 6, 2026
Recalls
3
Most for 1999: 2
Units affected
25K
As reported
Overall stars
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Complaints, 12 mo
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To Sep 2026
Do-not-drive
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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.
Parts recalled
Recalls of the BMW 540IAT by component
- Air bags1 · 23K units
- Electrical system1 · 1,615 units
- Power train1 · 249 units
BMW 540IAT 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 |
| 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 |
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Questions and answers
Is the 2001 BMW 540IAT recalled?
Yes: 1 recall covers the 2001 BMW 540IAT. 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 540IAT have?
3 recalls cover the BMW 540IAT, for 24,864 vehicles as reported. The most common problem is air bags (1 recalls).
What do owners complain about most on the BMW 540IAT?
Engine and engine cooling: named in 3 of the 5 safety complaints about the BMW 540IAT, then power train (1). 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.