1997 BMW 540Bmw 540 1997

Vehicle Details: Consumer Complaints, Service Bulletins

Below you will find all available information on the 1997 BMW 540.

ManufacturerKnown WMI(s)Fuel Type
BMW
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NHTSA Mandated Recalls

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Bulletins

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  • B510819 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: The basic conditions for initializing the power windows are not met.
  • 00/11/96R - UNKNOWN OR OTHER: New vehicle preparation and maintenance requirements. *tw
For a more detailed bulletin page, see the Complaints page
Most Recent Consumer Complaints and Accidents
CrashFireTowedInjuredDeathsFailure
Date
NoNoN NoneNone20110311

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.

NoNoN NoneNone19990330

Burned out odometer/trip leds. Shows partial numbers and characters only. *ak

NoNoN NoneNone19980929

Sidewall failure caused high speed blow out. Contenental size - 225/55r16, dot033208.

NoNoN NoneNone19970524

The driver's side door airbag deployed without warning after turning on the ignition. *ak

NoNoN NoneNone

Glove compartment lock continually failing/sticking, repaired several times and continues to stick. Yh

NoNoN NoneNone

The airbag light illuminated because of the passenger side weight system. *nlm

NoNoN NoneNone

Driver feels airbags are a problem for short people.

For a complete list of all consumer complaints and OBD II codes, see the Complaints page

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