Airbags complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2001 BMW 540i has 4 NHTSA airbags complaints and 2 airbags-related recalls.
4
Complaints
2
Recalls
0
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 11, 2026
19V015000
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...
03V421000
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, A MICROPROCESSOR IN THE AIR BAG CONTROL MODULE, WHICH ACTIVATES THE FRONT AIR BAGS, THE SIDE AIR BAGS, THE FRONT SEAT S...
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 3, 2026 | AIR BAGS | The contact owns a 2001 BMW 540i. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: (17V04... |
| Mar 10, 2017 | AIR BAGS | TAKATA RECALL: BOTH THE MANUFACTURER (BMW NORTH AMERICA) AND THE LOCAL DEALER (UNITED BMW OF ROSWELL... |
| May 1, 2016 | AIR BAGS | POSSIBLE TAKATA INFLATOR: AT FIRST THE PASSENGER AIRBAG LIGHT CAME ON OCCASIONALLY AND NOW THE PASS... |
| Mar 23, 2001 | AIR BAGS | CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING 60MPH ON INTERSTATE AND SIDE/ TOP AIRBAGS EXPLODED. AFTER THEY EXPLODED, W... |