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2001 BMW 540i Powertrain Problems

Powertrain complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2001 BMW 540i has 3 NHTSA powertrain complaints and 0 powertrain-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2001 BMW 540i

Electrical
5Airbags
4Powertrain
3

3

Complaints

0

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

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

All Powertrain Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Feb 6, 2011POWER TRAIN2001 BMW 540I REVERSE GEAR FAILURE ON ZF 5HP24 (A5S 440Z) TRANSMISSION. MY BMW WILL NO LONGER ENGAG...
Feb 5, 2009POWER TRAINON MY 2001 BMW 540I WITH 84000 MILES WHEN THE CAR IS PUT INTO REVERSE IT WILL NOT REVERSE JUST FILLS...
Dec 3, 2005POWER TRAINI OWN A 2001 BMW 540I. I WILL PUT THE CAR IN DRIVE, THE CAR WILL MOVE REALLY SLOW, AS I GIVE IT A LI...

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