2002 BMW 540IA Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

2002 BMW 540IA recalls

Most common 2002 BMW 540IA problems

Problem areas named in the 2 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem area	Reports
Power Train	1
Electrical System	1
Seats	1

What owners report

2012-08-24, Electrical System
I WENT OUT TO MY BMW 540I AND FOUND THE DRIVER'S POWER SEAT ALL THE WAY BACK IN THE HORIZONTAL POSITION. I DID NOT LEAVE IT THIS WAY, SO THIS WAS CONFUSING TO ME. WHEN I ATTEMPTED TO MOVE IT BACK UPRIGHT INTO A COMFORTABLE DRIVING POSITION, IT DID NOT RESPOND- THE SEAT WAS DEAD. I COULD NOT MOVE IT MANUALLY, EITHER. I WAS FORCED TO DRIVE THE CAR A SHORT DISTANCE TO DROP MY SON OFF AT AN ACTIVITY, SO I DECIDED TO DRIVE IT AND LEAN FORWARD WHILE DRIVING. MY PLAN WAS TO TAKE THE CAR TO MY LOCAL BMW MECHANIC LATER THAT NIGHT AND DROP IT OFF TO BE REPAIRED. MY SON AND I WERE ONLY TWO MINUTES INTO OUR DRIVE, I WAS LEANING FORWARD, AND HE SAID "DO YOU SMELL SMOKE?" I DID SMELL IT, AND WAS

2008-07-21, Power Train
ON 7/19/2008, MY 2002 BMW 540I WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION CAUGHT FIRE WHILE MYSELF AND MY WIFE DRIVING TOWARD AN EVENING PARTY. AT FIRST I SMELL SOMETHING IS BURNING THEN SEE A TINY BIT OF SMOKE. I PARKED THE CAR IN A BANK OF AMERICA PARKING LOT AND MY WIFE WENT OUT TO CHECK THE CAR, AND SHE SAW FIRE STARTED TO BURST. WE CALL 911 AND WITHIN FIVE MINUTES, THE FRONT END OF THE CAR IS IN FLAME. THE LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT CAME THE PUT OUT THE FIRE. THE CAR IS NOW BEEN TOW TO A LOCAL SHOP AND WILL BE MOVED TO THE "TOTAL LOT" OF MY INSURANCE COMPANY. I DID A QUICK SEARCH ON THE INTERNET, AND FOUND OUT I AM NOT THE ONLY ONE. I HOPE BMW CAN FIND OUT EXACTLY WHAT CAUSE THE FIRE AND FIX THE P

2002 BMW 540IA questions

Does the 2002 BMW 540IA have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 2002 BMW 540IA: Tires:Sidewall. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 2002 BMW 540IA?

Based on 2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Power Train (1), Electrical System (1), Seats (1).

How do I check if a recall on my 2002 BMW 540IA has been fixed?

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