Bmw 540i Touring 1999
Vehicle Details: Recalls, Fuel Economy, Emissions, Consumer Complaints, Decoded VIN Details, Service Bulletins
Below you will find all available information on the 1999 BMW 540i Touring.
The vehicle is described as a Rear-Wheel Drive Compact Cars Station Wagon (excluding van and truck based).
| Manufacturer | Known WMI(s) | Fuel Type |
|---|---|---|
| BMW | Regular | |
| City MPG | Highway MPG | CO2 emissions |
| 14 - 16 MPG | 19 - 22 MPG | 493.72 - 555.43 g/mile |
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What is the MPG of a 1999 BMW 540i Touring?
- The 1999 BMW 540i Touring has an EPA estimated city efficiency of 14 - 16 MPG and an estimated highway efficiency of 19 - 22 MPG.
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What is the fuse box diagram for the 1999 BMW 540i Touring?
- Fuse box diagrams for the 1999 BMW 540i Touring can be found here
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What is the annual fuel cost for the 1999 BMW 540i Touring?
- EPA estimated annual fuel cost for the 1999 BMW 540i Touring is $3000.
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Where is the 1999 BMW 540i Touring produced?
- The 1999 BMW 540i Touring is produced in Dingolfing, Germany.
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Are there recalls for the 1999 BMW 540i Touring?
- There are 1 recall(s) for the 1999 BMW 540i Touring, additional information is below.
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How much horsepower does the 1999 BMW 540i Touring have?
- The 1999 BMW 540i Touring has 282 horsepower.
- 4.4L 8 cylinder 5-speed automatic
- 4.4L 8 cylinder 6-speed manual
Automatic 5-spd Rear-Wheel Drive 540i
Description Data Engine cylinders 8 Engine displacement in liters 4.4 Transmission Automatic 5-spd You save/spend over 5 years compared to an average car ($). savings are positive; a greater amount spent yields a negative number. for dual fuel vehicles, this is the cost savings for gasoline -5250 Description Data Annual petroleum consumption in barrels for fuel type 1 16.5283 City mpg for fuel type 1, 16 Combined mpg for fuel type 1, 18 Engine cylinders 8 Engine displacement in liters 4.4 Drive axle type Rear-Wheel Drive Annual fuel cost for fuel type 1 ($) 3000 Fuel type with fuel type 1 and fuel type 2 (if applicable) Regular Fuel type 1. for single fuel vehicles, this will be the only fuel. for dual fuel vehicles, this will be the conventional fuel. Regular Gasoline Highway mpg for fuel type 1, 22 Vehicle record id 14961 4 door luggage volume (cubic feet) 11 Model name (carline) 540i Has my mpg data; see yourmpgvehicle and yourmpgdrivervehicle Y If true, this vehicle operates on a blend of gasoline and electricity in charge depleting mode false 4-door passenger volume (cubic feet) 93 Transmission Automatic 5-spd Unadjusted city mpg for fuel type 1 19.9885 Unadjusted highway mpg for fuel type 1 30.8908 EPA vehicle size class Compact Cars You save/spend over 5 years compared to an average car ($). savings are positive; a greater amount spent yields a negative number. for dual fuel vehicles, this is the cost savings for gasoline -5250 Date the vehicle record was created (iso 8601 format) Tue Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 2013 Date the vehicle record was last modified (iso 8601 format) Tue Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 2013 Automatic 5-spd Rear-Wheel Drive 540i
Description Data Engine cylinders 8 Engine displacement in liters 4.4 Transmission Automatic 5-spd You save/spend over 5 years compared to an average car ($). savings are positive; a greater amount spent yields a negative number. for dual fuel vehicles, this is the cost savings for gasoline -7250 Transmission descriptor; for information see the fueleconomy.gov details 3MODE Description Data Annual petroleum consumption in barrels for fuel type 1 18.5944 City mpg for fuel type 1, 14 Combined mpg for fuel type 1, 16 Engine cylinders 8 Engine displacement in liters 4.4 Drive axle type Rear-Wheel Drive Annual fuel cost for fuel type 1 ($) 3400 Fuel type with fuel type 1 and fuel type 2 (if applicable) Regular Fuel type 1. for single fuel vehicles, this will be the only fuel. for dual fuel vehicles, this will be the conventional fuel. Regular Gasoline Highway mpg for fuel type 1, 19 Vehicle record id 14962 4 door luggage volume (cubic feet) 11 Model name (carline) 540i Has my mpg data; see yourmpgvehicle and yourmpgdrivervehicle Y If true, this vehicle operates on a blend of gasoline and electricity in charge depleting mode false 4-door passenger volume (cubic feet) 93 Transmission Automatic 5-spd Unadjusted city mpg for fuel type 1 17.2 Unadjusted highway mpg for fuel type 1 26.8967 EPA vehicle size class Compact Cars You save/spend over 5 years compared to an average car ($). savings are positive; a greater amount spent yields a negative number. for dual fuel vehicles, this is the cost savings for gasoline -7250 Transmission descriptor; for information see the fueleconomy.gov details 3MODE Date the vehicle record was created (iso 8601 format) Tue Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 2013 Date the vehicle record was last modified (iso 8601 format) Tue Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 2013 Manual 6-spd Rear-Wheel Drive 540i
Description Data Engine cylinders 8 Engine displacement in liters 4.4 Transmission Manual 6-spd You save/spend over 5 years compared to an average car ($). savings are positive; a greater amount spent yields a negative number. for dual fuel vehicles, this is the cost savings for gasoline -7250 Description Data Annual petroleum consumption in barrels for fuel type 1 18.5944 City mpg for fuel type 1, 14 Combined mpg for fuel type 1, 16 Engine cylinders 8 Engine displacement in liters 4.4 Drive axle type Rear-Wheel Drive Annual fuel cost for fuel type 1 ($) 3400 Fuel type with fuel type 1 and fuel type 2 (if applicable) Regular Fuel type 1. for single fuel vehicles, this will be the only fuel. for dual fuel vehicles, this will be the conventional fuel. Regular Gasoline Highway mpg for fuel type 1, 21 Vehicle record id 14963 4 door luggage volume (cubic feet) 11 Model name (carline) 540i Has my mpg data; see yourmpgvehicle and yourmpgdrivervehicle N If true, this vehicle operates on a blend of gasoline and electricity in charge depleting mode false 4-door passenger volume (cubic feet) 93 Transmission Manual 6-spd Unadjusted city mpg for fuel type 1 17.1994 Unadjusted highway mpg for fuel type 1 29.1499 EPA vehicle size class Compact Cars You save/spend over 5 years compared to an average car ($). savings are positive; a greater amount spent yields a negative number. for dual fuel vehicles, this is the cost savings for gasoline -7250 Date the vehicle record was created (iso 8601 format) Tue Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 2013 Date the vehicle record was last modified (iso 8601 format) Tue Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 2013 Automatic 5-spd Rear-Wheel Drive 540i Touring
Description Data Engine cylinders 8 Engine displacement in liters 4.4 Transmission Automatic 5-spd You save/spend over 5 years compared to an average car ($). savings are positive; a greater amount spent yields a negative number. for dual fuel vehicles, this is the cost savings for gasoline -7250 Transmission descriptor; for information see the fueleconomy.gov details 3MODE Description Data Annual petroleum consumption in barrels for fuel type 1 18.5944 City mpg for fuel type 1, 14 Combined mpg for fuel type 1, 16 Engine cylinders 8 Engine displacement in liters 4.4 Drive axle type Rear-Wheel Drive Annual fuel cost for fuel type 1 ($) 3400 Fuel type with fuel type 1 and fuel type 2 (if applicable) Regular Fuel type 1. for single fuel vehicles, this will be the only fuel. for dual fuel vehicles, this will be the conventional fuel. Regular Gasoline Highway mpg for fuel type 1, 19 Vehicle record id 15210 4 door luggage volume (cubic feet) 33 Model name (carline) 540i Touring Has my mpg data; see yourmpgvehicle and yourmpgdrivervehicle Y If true, this vehicle operates on a blend of gasoline and electricity in charge depleting mode false 4-door passenger volume (cubic feet) 96 Transmission Automatic 5-spd Unadjusted city mpg for fuel type 1 17.2 Unadjusted highway mpg for fuel type 1 26.8967 EPA vehicle size class Small Station Wagons You save/spend over 5 years compared to an average car ($). savings are positive; a greater amount spent yields a negative number. for dual fuel vehicles, this is the cost savings for gasoline -7250 Transmission descriptor; for information see the fueleconomy.gov details 3MODE Date the vehicle record was created (iso 8601 format) Tue Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 2013 Date the vehicle record was last modified (iso 8601 format) Tue Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 2013
Bulletins are notices put out by manufacturers in conjunction with the NHTSA to notify the public of manufacturing issues or changes.
- B510819 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: The basic conditions for initializing the power windows are not met.
- B170100 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING: The lower radiator coolant return hose may come in contact with the secondary air system check valve flange gasket when the engine coolant is at operating temperature due to coolant system pressure and expansion of the hose.
- B013118 - AIR BAGS: Takata air bag recall-related short-term alternate transportation and consequential repairs this service information bulletin supersedes si b01 31 18 dated october 2018.
- B013118 - AIR BAGS: Takata air bag recall-related short-term alternate transportation and consequential repairs this service information bulletin supersedes si b01 31 18 dated october 2018.
- B080119 - AIR BAGS: In an effort to improve the completion rate on takata air bag recall affected vehicles; bmw na has expanded the bmw ultimate rewards platform to include a new recall support page. This page will allow irfs to check their customers vins for
- B011618 - AIR BAGS: AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE: Takata class action settlement. Customer support program. Front driver side airbag modules.
- B650916 - EQUIPMENT: Radio / navigation / head unit identification guide
- B011618 - AIR BAGS: For the above-referenced vehicles with driver?S side airbag modules, bmw of north america, llc (?Bmw na?) will provide a customer support program as outlined in the takata settlement customer support program overview attachment. This ?Comp
- B122817 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE: Service action: program dme (for o2 sensors): due to dme software error, the following oxygen sensors plausibility fault codes may be stored in dme 5.2.1 control module:
- B122917 - EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL : Service action: program dme: the incorrect dataset could be programmed into dme 5.2.1 control module.
139 Results returned successfully. NOTE: Any missing decoded values should be interpreted as NHTSA does not have data on the specific variable. Missing value should NOT be interpreted as an indication that a feature or technology is unavailable for a vehicle.
| Variable | Value |
|---|---|
| Air Bag Loc Front | 1st Row (Driver and Passenger) |
| Body Class | Sedan/Saloon |
| DisplacementCC | 4400.00 |
| DisplacementCI | 268.4 |
| DisplacementL | 4.40 |
| Doors | 4 |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 |
| EngineHP | 282 |
| EngineKW | 210.2874 |
| Engine Manufacturer | BMW-AG |
| Error Text | 0 - VIN decoded clean. Check Digit (9th position) is correct |
| Fuel Type Primary | Gasoline |
| Make | BMW |
| MakeID | 452 |
| Manufacturer | BMW AG |
| Manufacturer Id | 966 |
| Model | 540i |
| ModelID | 5195 |
| Model Year | 1999 |
| NCSA Body Type | 4-door sedan, hardtop |
| NCSA Make | BMW |
| NCSA Model | 5-series |
| Other Restraint System Info | Driver and Passenger Dual-Stage Advanced Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) |
| Plant City | DINGOLFING |
| Plant Country | GERMANY |
| Seat Belts All | Manual |
| Series | 5-Series |
| VIN | WBADN5344XGC92834 |
| Vehicle Type | PASSENGER CAR |
| Crash | Fire | Towed | Injured | Deaths | Failure Date |
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| No | No | N | None | None | 20150621 |
Tl* the contact owns a 1999 bmw 540i. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed that the positive battery cable was burned. The vehicle was repaired. The vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 99v004000 (electrical system). The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 147,076.
| No | No | N | None | None | 20150319 |
My 1999 bmw 540i was just sitting in the driveway and we heard a loud thud. I walked out to the bmw and noticed the passenger airbag had deployed for no reason, shattering the windshield. If this had happened while driving, it could have caused a serious accident. *tr
| No | No | N | None | None | 20131126 |
Power steering pump broke causing accessory belt to be thrown from engine at highway speeds, resulting in loss of steering and power. *tr
| No | No | N | None | None | 20110510 |
My transmission would not accelerate or move. I had the trans rebuild and 2 years later the same problem. The trans has lost gears 1-3 and reverse, multistate repaired the trans again 2013, ifor the second time, it never worked after repairs. The engine light stays on, bmw says i need new trans and engine. When i looked up recalls for 540i, it states the same trans problem and it should be replaced. When i look up engine there are known engine problems with 540i, not my vin. I also have electrical issues, which have a recall on 540i, but not my vin. Also issues with coolant, which is another known issue, but not my vin. I have tried to get bmw to diagnose, but they only recommend replacing all parts at my expense, even though there is a history of these type of issues with the 540i, 1999 cars. I want bmw to replace all know issue parts at their expense and they have refused due to my vin, not willing to add vin to the issue. All issues with my car are known issues for 540i 1999 cars. *tr
| No | No | N | None | None | 20110324 |
Vehicle was driven at highway speed (55-60mph) and a loud metallic 'thunk' noise was heard as if something struck or bounced off the underside of the car. The serpentine drive belt was discovered to have come off the drive pulleys, and upon closer inspection the power steering pump was discovered to be loose. The upper mounting ear was broken, and the lower mounting bolt was missing entirely. It appears the break in the upper mounting ear cause the lower bolt to vibrate loose, and in turn the serpentine drive belt was dislodged. The result was sudden loss of power steering that nearly caused an accident when attempting to turn at low speed due to sudden and unexpected increase in steering effort.
| No | No | N | None | None | 20110215 |
Tl*the contact owns a 1999 bmw 540i. The contact stated that while driving at 35 mph, the vehicle accelerated without warning and hesitated when shifting the gear. The failure recurred several times. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed that the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 160,000. Updated 6/8/15*cn updated 10/3/1017*cn
| No | No | N | None | None | 20101104 |
Tl*the contact owns a 1999 bmw 540i. The contact stated that the rear drivers side door was unable to open from the inside and outside. The vehicle was inspected by a dealer who informed the contact that the door lock actuator had failed. The vehicle was repaired. The failure mileage was 135,000.
| No | No | N | None | None | 20100811 |
Started my car and heard a thumping noise and found out it was my belt being chewed up because the power steering pump brackets broke. *tr
| No | No | N | None | None | 20090814 |
My 1999 bmw 540i has had intermittent door unlocking failures for several years. The any of the four doors may suddenly become double locked so that neither the electronic buttons or any manual efforts will unlock/open the doors. Fortunately not all of the door locks have failed at the same time, so occupants have been able to climb over and between seats to egress the car. Mechanics say that the problem is relays in the general module (gm iii) which controls all of the door locks. In the past the problem would self-correct in a few hours or days. Two weeks ago, one back door followed by the other a couple of days later locked and won't unlock. Apparently, the crash sensor which tells the gm to unlock the doors in the event of a crash will not work. This failure traps occupants in the car. *tr
| VIN | Year | Model | Manufactured In |
|---|---|---|---|
| WBADR633XXGN90593 | 1999 | 540i | DINGOLFING , GERMANY |
| WBADN5344XGC92834 | 1999 | 540i | DINGOLFING , GERMANY |