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2001 BMW 540i Electrical Problems

Electrical complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2001 BMW 540i has 5 NHTSA electrical complaints and 0 electrical-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2001 BMW 540i

Electrical
5
Airbags
4
Powertrain
3

5

Complaints

0

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 11, 2026

All Electrical Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Nov 1, 2022ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGSThe contact owns a 2001 BMW 540I. The contact stated that the dealer had previously performed an unk...
May 16, 2010ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING3RD (HIGH) TAIL LIGHT BULB AND SOCKET OVERHEATS AND MELTS, RENDERING THE LIGHT INOPERABLE AND POSSIB...
Mar 10, 2009ELECTRICAL SYSTEMELECTRICAL SHORT IN FAULTY THERMOSTAT CAUSED ALL WIRING TO MELT AND LEAD TO A DAMAGE OF MAIN COMPUTE...
Oct 24, 2002ELECTRICAL SYSTEMBMW 540I ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS / DAMAGE TO INTERNAL HEATING AND ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT. THEY POSE A HAZA...
Jan 15, 2002ELECTRICAL SYSTEMVEHICLE FAILS TO START. TOWED TO DEALER. UNABLE TO LOCATE SOURCE OF PROBLEM. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER...

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