Airbags complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2000 BMW 540i has 7 NHTSA airbags complaints and 1 airbags-related recall.
7
Complaints
1
Recalls
2
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 11, 2026
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AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2000-2003 525i Sedan, 530i Sedan, 540i Sedan, 2001-2003 525i Sports Wagon and 540i Spo...
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 22, 2023 | AIR BAGS | Car had sat for about a week since I had driven it. I opened the driver door, inserted the key, and ... |
| Jul 6, 2023 | AIR BAGS | I needed to move the car after it was sitting for about 3 weeks. It would not start due to the batte... |
| Feb 27, 2011 | AIR BAGS | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 BMW 540I. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH WHEN ROAD DEBRIS ... |
| Oct 14, 2010 | AIR BAGS | BOUGHT A BMW WITH THE AIRBAG SIGN ON FROM A CAR DEALERSHIP. *TR |
| Feb 8, 2005 | AIR BAGS | WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH DRIVER'S AIR BAG INADVERTENTLY DEPLOYED. DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED, BUT DID NOT R... |
| Feb 6, 2005 | AIR BAGS | WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH DRIVERS AIR BAG INADVERTENTLY DEPLOYED. DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED, BUT DID NOT R... |
| Mar 22, 2001 | AIR BAGS | NOTE: CAR COULD BE DRIVEN AFTER AIRBAG WENT OFF. ENGINE TURNED OFF WHEN BAG RELEASED.*AK |