Engine complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2000 BMW 540iA has 5 NHTSA engine complaints and 0 engine-related recalls.
5
Complaints
0
Recalls
0
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 11, 2026
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 11, 2007 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | WHILE DRIVING IN MASSACHUSETTS ON 495N AT ABOUT 5:30PM I SMELLED SOMETHING BURNING. CHECKED MY GAUGE... |
| Sep 21, 2005 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | FAILURE: ENGINE COOLING FAN CLUTCH SEIZED AND THE FAN TURNED AT WATER PUMP RPM. THE FAN FLEW APART, ... |
| Jul 1, 2004 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | RADIATOR FAILURE IN 2000 BMW 540I AT 57,000 MILES.*AK |
| Feb 27, 2003 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | AT 71888 MILES THE RADIATOR OF MY BMW 540I BROKE BECAUSE OF A CRACK IN THE PLASTIC HOUSING AROUND TH... |
| Jan 1, 2003 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | COMMON RADIATOR FAILURES. ALL AT USUALLY BELOW 50K MILES. |