Engine complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2000 BMW 540i has 10 NHTSA engine complaints and 0 engine-related recalls.
10
Complaints
0
Recalls
0
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 11, 2026
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 11, 2013 | ENGINE | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 BMW 540I. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 10 MPH, SHE HEARD A LOUD... |
| Jun 10, 2013 | ENGINE | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 BMW 540I. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER SHIFTING INTO REVERSE, THE ENGIN... |
| Nov 17, 2010 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 BMW 540I. WHILE THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 1 MPH IN THE DRIVEW... |
| Oct 8, 2010 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | ENGINE FIRE: ELECTRONIC THERMOSTAT WIRES OVERHEATED AND CAUSED WIRES AND ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS TO B... |
| Apr 20, 2004 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | WHILE DRIVING COOLANT WAS LEAKING FROM THE RADIATOR. DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED, BUT DID NOT RESOLVE T... |
| Nov 13, 2003 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | RADIATOR FAILURE (BLOCKED). *LA |
| Oct 18, 2003 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | WATER PUMP FAILURE.THIS IS A KNOWN DEFECT THAT INVOLVES A HIGH PERCENTAGE OF THE E39 540I BMW. THE F... |
| Jul 26, 2003 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | RADIATOR FAILURE. *AK |
| Jun 15, 2003 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | BMW 2000 540I, V8, FAILURE (CRACKED, LOSS OF COOLANT) OF UPPER RADIATOR HOSE CONNECTOR. I HAD 3 1/2... |
| Mar 1, 2003 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | RADIATOR FAILURE. *AK |