Electrical complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2000 BMW 540i has 6 NHTSA electrical complaints and 0 electrical-related recalls.
6
Complaints
0
Recalls
0
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 11, 2026
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 15, 2012 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | WIRING HARNESS IN LOOM AT CONNECTION BETWEEN BODY AND TRUNK LID IS SHOWING CRACKED WIRES WHICH CAN L... |
| Oct 27, 2011 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | LIKE 80% OF OWNERS OF BMW 540I, 740I, 740IL, X5 OWNERS FROM YEARS 1999-2003 SUFFER FROM FACTORY DEFE... |
| Mar 28, 2008 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | I HAVE A 2000 BMW 540I (E39). MY CAR WAS IN A PRISTINE CONDITION, AND ALL OF SUDDEN, THE "ENGINE FA... |
| Jan 10, 2008 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 BMW 540I. WHILE DRIVING LESS THAN 70 MPH, THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT IN T... |
| Dec 23, 2005 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | I WAS MOVING MY CAR IN ORDER TO PARK IT SOMEWHERE ELSE. THE CAR STARTED THEN COMPLETE FAILURE. THE C... |
| Oct 10, 2000 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS | TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 BMW 540I. SHE STATED THAT THE BATTERY CONTINUED TO FAIL ON THE VEHICLE WH... |