CarRecallWatchThe 1997 BMW 540 has no safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 7 complaints with NHTSA.
The most-reported problem area is Air Bags (4 reports).
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7Owner complaints
0Crashes reported
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1997 BMW 540 recalls
No safety recalls on file for the 1997 BMW 540.
Most common 1997 BMW 540 problems
Problem areas named in the 7 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Air Bags | 4 |
| Structure | 2 |
| Power Train | 2 |
| Tires | 1 |
What owners report
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 BMW 540. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TRANSMISSION FAILED AND THE VEHICLE INSPECTED BY THE DEALER WHO ADVISED THAT THE TRANSMISSION RING GEAR FAILED AND CAUSE THE TRANSMISSION TO SLIP INTO SAFE MODE. THE MANUFACTURER ADVISED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT UNDER RECALL AND THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 141,000.
THE AIRBAG LIGHT ILLUMINATED BECAUSE OF THE PASSENGER SIDE WEIGHT SYSTEM. *NLM
BURNED OUT ODOMETER/TRIP LEDS. SHOWS PARTIAL NUMBERS AND CHARACTERS ONLY. *AK
STRUCTURE DESIGN OF THE VEHICLE (STRUTS BETWEEN WINDOWS) ARE TOO LARGE CAUSING POOR VISIBILTY. YH
SIDEWALL FAILURE CAUSED HIGH SPEED BLOW OUT. CONTENENTAL SIZE - 225/55R16, DOT033208.
1997 BMW 540 questions
Does the 1997 BMW 540 have any recalls?
No. NHTSA has no safety recalls on file for the 1997 BMW 540 at this time.
What are the most common problems with the 1997 BMW 540?
Based on 7 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Air Bags (4), Structure (2), Power Train (2).
How do I check if a recall on my 1997 BMW 540 has been fixed?
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