1995 BMW 540 recalls & problems
The 1995 BMW 540 has no safety recalls on file with NHTSA, and 6 owner complaints. The most-reported problem area is engine and engine cooling (3 complaints).
Recalls0safety recalls
Complaints6filed by owners
Crashes · fires0 · 2reported in complaints
Injuries · deaths0 · 0reported in complaints
Safety recalls
No safety recalls have been filed for the 1995 BMW 540.
Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. A recall listed here may already have been fixed on a particular car: enter its 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls.
What owners report
| Problem area | Complaints | Typical mileage* |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and engine cooling Engine; Engine › Gasoline | 3 | — |
| Equipment Appliance › Air conditioner | 1 | — |
| Seats | 1 | — |
| Service brakes, hydraulic Foundation components › Master cylinder | 1 | — |
| Visibility Defroster/defogger/hvac system › Fan/motor | 1 | — |
| Electrical system | 1 | — |
*Median odometer reading when the problem happened, where owners gave one. One complaint can name several problem areas.
Recent owner complaints
- Nov 19, 2011 · 76,500 miles · fireVisibility › Defroster/defogger/hvac system › Fan/motor
DRIVING THROUGH THE BROOKLYN BATTERY TUNNEL HEADING INTO MANHATTAN THE BLOWER MOTOR IN MY CAR FAILED. I WAS DRIVING IN THE TUNNEL WHEN I TURNED ON THE HEAT IN MY CAR, THEN SMOKE BEGAN COMING OUT OF THE AIR VENTS. I TURNED OFF THE HEAT IMMEDIATELY. THE SMOKE BEGAN FILLING THE CABIN, SO I OPENED ALL OF THE WINDOWS IN THE CAR AND OPENED THE MOONROOF. I WAS ABLE TO MAKE OUT OF THE TUNNEL AND STOPPED AT THE EXIT OF THE TUNNEL IN MANHATTAN. I THEN TURNED THE CAR OFF AND TOOK THE KEY OUT OF THE IGNITION. ONE OF THE BROOKLYN BATTERY TUNNEL OFFICERS SAW ME GET OUT OF THE CAR AND SEES THE SMOKE COMING FROM THE CAR. AT THIS POINT THERE WAS MELTING PLASTIC THAT WAS SURROUNDED IN FLAMES FALLING FROM… - Apr 16, 2002 · 111,047 milesEngine and engine cooling › Engine
ENGINE CYLINDER WALL CORROSION, KNOWN AS NICKEL CELL CORROSION, CAUSED BY FUEL CONTACTING CYLINDER WALL. EVENTUALLY THE CORROSION CREATES A HOLE IN THE CYLINDER WALL, LEAKS AND LOSS OF COMPRESSION. CONTINUES TO GET WORSE OVER TIME. MECHANIC SAYS ITS A KNOWN MANUFACTURER DEFECT, BMW EXTENDED THE WARRANTY TO 6 YEARS AND 100000 MILES BECAUSE OF IT. IS THE MANUFACTURER RESPONSIBLE FOR CORRECTING THIS DEFECT? HOW MANY VEHICLES HAVE BEEN AFFECTED? WHEN DID BMW EXTEND THE WARRANTY? WHY WEREN'T EXISTING OWNERS CONTACTED AND MADE AWARE OF THIS PROBLEM? ANY HELP WOULD BE APPRECIATED. *TS *JB ****DIMSII IVOQ ENTRY POSTED AFTER 12-12-02 CUT OVER TO ARTEMIS****760777 - Apr 15, 2001Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Master cylinder
THERE'S A HOLE IN CYLINDER, WHICH MAKES VEHICLE HARD TO DRIVE.*AK - Feb 9, 2000Seats
DRIVER'S SEAT ROCKS BACK AND FORTH ON ITS RAILS AND FEELS LOOSE. SEAT BELT IS ANCHORED TO SEAT. SEEMS LIKE SEAT ASSEMBLY MIGHT COME OFF IN AN ACCIDENT. ALSO VERY DISTRACTING WHILE DRIVING. *AK - Feb 4, 1995Equipment › Appliance › Air conditioner
ELECTRONIC CLIMATE CONTROL MODULE FAILED. *DH - Aug 10, 1995 · fireEngine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline
ENGINE FIRE. *DSH
Owner complaints are submitted to NHTSA by the public and are not verified. Shown as filed (NHTSA removes personal details); long reports are shortened.