AI-generated from NHTSA recall & complaint counts
Pre-purchase inspection checklist — 1998 BMW 540I
NHTSA data on file today
The 1998 BMW 540I has 1 NHTSA recall campaign and 26 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #98V142000 BMW/REAR AXLE DIFFERENTIAL NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Engine and Engine Cooling 16 complaints
- Latches/Locks/Linkages 2 complaints
- Structure 2 complaints
- Air Bags 1 complaint
- Parking Brake 1 complaint
- Power Train 1 complaint
Together, the 26 complaints on file report 1 injury (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
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