BMW 540I recalls
17 safety recalls for the BMW 540I (model years 2000–2003, 2017–2024), explained in plain English. Pick your year:
All BMW 540I recalls
| Date | Recall | Vehicles | Problem | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-13 | 26V525 | 2020–2026 BMW 840I & 2020–2026 BMW 840I Xdrive + 4 more | Powertrain & transmission | 36,823 |
| 2024-09-19 | 24V697 | 2023–2025 BMW 740I & 2023–2025 BMW X7 + 15 more | Stability control | 309 |
| 2021-08-03 | 21V598 | 2019–2021 BMW Z4 & 2020–2021 BMW 745LE + 5 more | Engine | 50,024 |
| 2021-07-22 | 21V554 | 2021 BMW 228I & 2021 BMW 230I + 24 more | Seat belt | 21,537 |
| 2021-02-19 | 21V096 | 2019–2021 BMW 330I & 2019–2021 BMW 840I + 19 more | Backup camera | 13,858 |
| 2021-02-04 | 21V046 | 2020–2021 BMW 530I & 2020–2021 BMW 540I + 1 more | Powertrain & transmission | 28 |
| 2020-12-10 | 20V761 | 2021 BMW 530I & 2021 BMW 540I + 7 more | Electrical system | 812 |
| 2020-09-30 | 20V598 | 2020–2021 BMW 530I & 2020–2021 BMW 540I + 5 more | Backup camera | 312 |
| 2020-04-30 | 20V243 | 2017–2018 BMW 530E & 2017 BMW 530I + 1 more | Airbag | 33 |
| 2019-09-30 | 19V684 | 2018–2020 BMW 530E & 2018–2020 BMW 530I + 23 more | Backup camera | 257,473 |
| 2019-01-31 | 19V015 | 2000–2004 BMW X5 SAV & 2000–2003 BMW 525I + 2 more | Airbag ⛔ | 157,549 |
| 2018-07-17 | 18V465 | 2018 BMW 230I & 2018 BMW 330E + 18 more | Engine | 5,309 |
| 2015-05-28 | 15V318 | 2002–2006 BMW 325CI & 2002–2006 BMW 330CI + 10 more | Airbag ⛔ | 419,235 |
| 2003-10-30 | 03V421 | 2001 BMW 525I & 2001 BMW 525IA + 8 more | Airbag | 23,000 |
| 2002-05-20 | 02V138 | 2001 BMW 325CI & 2001 BMW 325I + 20 more | Engine | 1,550 |
| 2001-07-02 | 01V206 | 2001 BMW 325CI & 2001 BMW 325I + 20 more | Engine | 76,469 |
| 2000-02-28 | 00V048 | 2000 BMW 323I & 2000 BMW 328I + 8 more | Lights | 17,700 |
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FAQ
How many recalls does the BMW 540I have?
The BMW 540I has 17 NHTSA safety recalls across model years 2000–2003, 2017–2024. The 2021 model year has the most (6).
Are BMW 540I recall repairs free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)