CarRecallWatchThe 1995 BMW 540i has 2 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 10 complaints with NHTSA, including 1 crash, 1 fire, 1 injury.
The most-reported problem area is Engine And Engine Cooling (4 reports).
1995 BMW 540i recalls
Most common 1995 BMW 540i problems
Problem areas named in the 10 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 4 |
| Seats | 2 |
| Power Train | 2 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 2 |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages | 1 |
| Electrical System | 1 |
| Steering | 1 |
| Suspension | 1 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 |
What owners report
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 BMW 540I. WHEN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED, THE VEHICLE SURGED WITH INCREASED ACCELERATION. THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 97V131000 (VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL). IN ADDITION, THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT DECELERATE AT THE APPROPRIATE TIME DUE TO THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 66,774.
THE BILSTEIN SHOCK ABSORBERS I PURCHASED FOR MY CAR HAVE BEGUN TO COME APART WHICH ALLOWS THE STRUT TO MOVE WHEN AND WHERE IT SHOULDN'T THIS MAKING THE CAR EASY TO LOSE CONTROL OF. THE CAR PULLS AND DARTS WHILE MAINTAINING A STRAIGHT COURSE IN MOTION. IT'S WORSE WHEN STEERING SINCE THE BUSTED PART HAS BECOME A MOVABLE LINK RATHER THAN A FIXED LINK. THE SHOCKS ARE DEFECTIVE FROM THE MANUFACTURER. THE BILSTEIN PART NUMBER FOR THE SHOCK INSERT IS S4-P36 3019 HO
ADDENDUM TO ODI ID NUMBER 10439751 THE FIRE WAS STARTED BECAUSE THE IHKRIII HVAC UNIT, WHICH CAN BE FOUND IN AN EXTREMELY LARGE NUMBER OF BMW MODELS, IN MY CAR WAS CONFIGURED INCORRECTLY BY THE MANUFACTURER, BMW. THE BLOWER MOTOR IS ON A ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT THAT USES A 30AMP FUSE RECOMMENDED BY BMW, WHICH IS LOCATED ON THE FUSE BOX COVER, TO REGULATE THE RATE THE BLOWER MOTOR CAN RECEIVE 12VOLTS. WHEN THE BLOWER MOTOR ITSELF REQUIRES 12VOLTS AT A RATE OF 12AMPS TO OPERATE NORMALLY. WHEN THE BLOWER MOTOR BEGINS TO FAIL, THE RESISTANCE IN THE CIRCUIT DROPS AND INCREASES THE RATE AT WHICH THE BLOWER MOTOR RECEIVES 12VOLTS, INCREASING THE AMPS (CURRENT) IN THE ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT, WHICH
WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED CONSUMER HEARD A SCREECHING SOUND COMING FROM THE BRAKES. THE SCREECHING OCCURRED WHETHER THE BRAKES WERE DEPRESSED OR NOT. DEALER EXAMINED THE VEHICLE ON FIVE DIFFERENT OCCASIONS, AND DEALER REPLACED THE ROTORS AND BRAKE PADS. HOWEVER, THE SCREECHING BRAKE PROBLEM WAS STILL EVIDENT. ALSO, CONSUMER BECAME LOCKED INSIDE OF THE VEHICLE AND COULD NOT GET OUT DUE TO THE AUTOMATIC LOCKS MALFUNCTIONING.*AK
CONSUMER STATES WHILE DRIVING THE GEARSHIFT CAME OFF RESULTING A MULTI CAR ACCIDENT AND CAUSED MAJOR INJURIES. NLM
1995 BMW 540i questions
Does the 1995 BMW 540i have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls for the 1995 BMW 540i: Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System; Vehicle Speed Control. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 1995 BMW 540i?
Based on 10 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Engine And Engine Cooling (4), Seats (2), Power Train (2).
How do I check if a recall on my 1995 BMW 540i has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.