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1997 BMW 540 Recalls & Complaints

We couldn't confirm the NHTSA recall list for the 1997 BMW 540 right now, so this page doesn't state a recall count — check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for current campaigns. 7 owner complaints are on file.

NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 1997 BMW 540.

1997 BMW 540 owner complaints

Owners have filed 7 complaints with NHTSA about the 1997 BMW 540, describing incidents dated May 26, 1997 to March 12, 2011.

Most-cited components

  • Air Bags 3 complaints
  • Power Train 2 complaints
  • Structure 1 complaint
  • Tires 1 complaint

Newest complaints

  • ODI #10396026 · Filed

    TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 BMW 540. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TRANSMISSION FAILED AND THE VEHICLE INSPECTED BY THE DEALER WHO ADVISED THAT THE TRANSMISSION RING GEAR FAILED AND CAUSE THE TRANSMISSION TO SLIP INTO SAFE MODE. THE MANUFACTURER ADVISED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT UNDER RECALL AND THE…

  • ODI #10019947 · Filed

    THE AIRBAG LIGHT ILLUMINATED BECAUSE OF THE PASSENGER SIDE WEIGHT SYSTEM. *NLM

  • ODI #812806 · Filed

    THE DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR AIRBAG DEPLOYED WITHOUT WARNING AFTER TURNING ON THE IGNITION. *AK

Read all 7 complaints
We couldn't confirm the NHTSA recall list for the 1997 BMW 540 right now — this is not a confirmed "no recalls". Check the VIN at NHTSA.gov/recalls for the official status.

Other BMW 540 model years

Check your 1997 BMW 540 VIN

Not every recall applies to every VIN in a given year. Enter the 17-character VIN from your BMW 540 at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether your specific vehicle has an unrepaired recall.

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