Bmw 540i 2000
Vehicle Details: Recalls, Fuel Economy, Emissions, Consumer Complaints, Decoded VIN Details, Service Bulletins
Below you will find all available information on the 2000 BMW 540i.
The vehicle is described as a Rear-Wheel Drive Compact Cars 4-door sedan, hardtop.
| Manufacturer | Known WMI(s) | Fuel Type |
|---|---|---|
| BMW | Premium | |
| City MPG | Highway MPG | CO2 emissions |
| 14 - 16 MPG | 19 - 22 MPG | 493.72 - 555.43 g/mile |
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Sub-models: - 540i Touring - 540i Sport Wagon -
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What is the MPG of a 2000 BMW 540i?
- The 2000 BMW 540i 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 2000 BMW 540i?
- Fuse box diagrams for the 2000 BMW 540i can be found here
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What is the annual fuel cost for the 2000 BMW 540i?
- EPA estimated annual fuel cost for the 2000 BMW 540i is $3700.
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Where is the 2000 BMW 540i produced?
- The 2000 BMW 540i is produced in Dingolfing, Germany.
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Are there recalls for the 2000 BMW 540i?
- There are 2 recall(s) for the 2000 BMW 540i, additional information is below.
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How much horsepower does the 2000 BMW 540i have?
- The 2000 BMW 540i has 282 horsepower.
- 4.4L 8 cylinder 5-speed automatic
- 4.4L 8 cylinder 6-speed manual
Recall 130026 [USA]: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Recall 9422 [USA]: If this happens, the brake lamps either will not operate or will be continuously illuminated, regardless of brake pedal position.
To ensure accuracy and for your safety, it is recommended to do a free VIN recall check here or here [USA] - UK - Canada.
Automatic 5-spd Rear-Wheel Drive 540i
Description Data Engine cylinders 8 Engine displacement in liters 4.4 Transmission Automatic 5-spd You save/spend over 5 years compared to an average car ($). savings are positive; a greater amount spent yields a negative number. for dual fuel vehicles, this is the cost savings for gasoline -8750 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 ($) 3700 Fuel type with fuel type 1 and fuel type 2 (if applicable) Premium Fuel type 1. for single fuel vehicles, this will be the only fuel. for dual fuel vehicles, this will be the conventional fuel. Premium Gasoline Highway mpg for fuel type 1, 22 Vehicle record id 15762 4 door luggage volume (cubic feet) 11 Model name (carline) 540i Has my mpg data; see yourmpgvehicle and yourmpgdrivervehicle Y If true, this vehicle operates on a blend of gasoline and electricity in charge depleting mode false 4-door passenger volume (cubic feet) 93 Transmission Automatic 5-spd Unadjusted city mpg for fuel type 1 19.9447 Unadjusted highway mpg for fuel type 1 30.8559 EPA vehicle size class Compact Cars You save/spend over 5 years compared to an average car ($). savings are positive; a greater amount spent yields a negative number. for dual fuel vehicles, this is the cost savings for gasoline -8750 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 Engine descriptor; see fueleconomy.gov details GUZZLER Transmission Automatic 5-spd You save/spend over 5 years compared to an average car ($). savings are positive; a greater amount spent yields a negative number. for dual fuel vehicles, this is the cost savings for gasoline -11000 Transmission descriptor; for information see the fueleconomy.gov details 3MODE Description Data Annual petroleum consumption in barrels for fuel type 1 18.5944 City mpg for fuel type 1, 14 Combined mpg for fuel type 1, 16 Engine cylinders 8 Engine displacement in liters 4.4 Drive axle type Rear-Wheel Drive Engine descriptor; see fueleconomy.gov details GUZZLER Annual fuel cost for fuel type 1 ($) 4150 Fuel type with fuel type 1 and fuel type 2 (if applicable) Premium Fuel type 1. for single fuel vehicles, this will be the only fuel. for dual fuel vehicles, this will be the conventional fuel. Premium Gasoline Highway mpg for fuel type 1, 19 Vehicle record id 15763 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 ($). savings are positive; a greater amount spent yields a negative number. for dual fuel vehicles, this is the cost savings for gasoline -11000 Transmission descriptor; for information see the fueleconomy.gov details 3MODE Date the vehicle record was created (iso 8601 format) Tue Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 2013 Date the vehicle record was last modified (iso 8601 format) Tue Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 2013 Manual 6-spd Rear-Wheel Drive 540i
Description Data Engine cylinders 8 Engine displacement in liters 4.4 Engine descriptor; see fueleconomy.gov details GUZZLER Transmission Manual 6-spd You save/spend over 5 years compared to an average car ($). savings are positive; a greater amount spent yields a negative number. for dual fuel vehicles, this is the cost savings for gasoline -11000 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 Engine descriptor; see fueleconomy.gov details GUZZLER Annual fuel cost for fuel type 1 ($) 4150 Fuel type with fuel type 1 and fuel type 2 (if applicable) Premium Fuel type 1. for single fuel vehicles, this will be the only fuel. for dual fuel vehicles, this will be the conventional fuel. Premium Gasoline Highway mpg for fuel type 1, 21 Vehicle record id 15764 4 door luggage volume (cubic feet) 11 Model name (carline) 540i Has my mpg data; see yourmpgvehicle and yourmpgdrivervehicle Y If true, this vehicle operates on a blend of gasoline and electricity in charge depleting mode false 4-door passenger volume (cubic feet) 93 Transmission Manual 6-spd Unadjusted city mpg for fuel type 1 17.1994 Unadjusted highway mpg for fuel type 1 29.1499 EPA vehicle size class Compact Cars You save/spend over 5 years compared to an average car ($). savings are positive; a greater amount spent yields a negative number. for dual fuel vehicles, this is the cost savings for gasoline -11000 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 Sport Wagon
Description Data Engine cylinders 8 Engine displacement in liters 4.4 Engine descriptor; see fueleconomy.gov details GUZZLER Transmission Automatic 5-spd You save/spend over 5 years compared to an average car ($). savings are positive; a greater amount spent yields a negative number. for dual fuel vehicles, this is the cost savings for gasoline -11000 Transmission descriptor; for information see the fueleconomy.gov details 3MODE Description Data Annual petroleum consumption in barrels for fuel type 1 18.5944 City mpg for fuel type 1, 14 Combined mpg for fuel type 1, 16 Engine cylinders 8 Engine displacement in liters 4.4 Drive axle type Rear-Wheel Drive Engine descriptor; see fueleconomy.gov details GUZZLER Annual fuel cost for fuel type 1 ($) 4150 Fuel type with fuel type 1 and fuel type 2 (if applicable) Premium Fuel type 1. for single fuel vehicles, this will be the only fuel. for dual fuel vehicles, this will be the conventional fuel. Premium Gasoline Highway mpg for fuel type 1, 19 Vehicle record id 16020 4 door luggage volume (cubic feet) 33 Model name (carline) 540i Sport Wagon 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 -11000 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 - VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS: The basic conditions for initializing the power windows are not met.
- B160623 - FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE: Engine will crank but not start. There is no communication with the integrated fuel module (tfe) whendiagnosing with ista. The following two fault codes will be stored in the dme: 032b43 - low fuel pressure system, electric fuel pump: pre
- B653423 - EQUIPMENT: Customers may state that the alarm system (dwa) is not active after locking their unoccupied vehicle. Depending on the vehicle??A?A?S equipment and settings, no acoustic or optical confirmation (folding the mirrors/blinking confirmation) i
- 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: Takata class action settlement. Customer support program. Front driver side airbag modules.
- B650916 - EQUIPMENT: Radio / navigation / head unit identification guide
- B011618 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: 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
- B122917 - EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL : Service action: program dme: the incorrect dataset could be programmed into dme 5.2.1 control module.
- SIB-63-02-01 - EXTERIOR LIGHTING: Bmw: procedure for determining and replacing incandescent and halogen light bulbs under warranty. *rm
- SIB-32-04-07 - STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM: Bmw: a new technical process has been created for bmw to identify causes of steering complaints with a wide range of models. *rm
- SIB-16-02-09 - FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP: Bmw vehicles: fuel level sensor repairs. Where it is necessary to replace the right or the left side fuel level sensor due to a failure, the entire pump and housing or delivery unit (suction jet assembly) do not need to be replaced as wel
138 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 |
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| 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 | 2000 |
| 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 | WBADN5341YGC95966 |
| Vehicle Type | PASSENGER CAR |
| Crash | Fire | Towed | Injured | Deaths | Failure Date |
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| No | No | N | None | None | 20131210 |
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 bmw 540i. The contact stated that while driving 10 mph, she heard a loud noise as metal shards started to fall from the engine compartment. The contact mentioned that the check engine and the coolant warning lamps were illuminated before the vehicle stalled. The contact stated that after inspecting the vehicle, she noticed that the clutch fan had become separated and coolant was leaking. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where the technician diagnosed that the clutch fan was fractured and cutting through the engine compartment. The manufacturer made aware of the failure. The vehicle was repaired. The vin was not available. The failure and current mileage was 130,000.
| No | Fire | N | None | None | 20131021 |
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 bmw 540i. The contact stated that the brake lights remained illuminated, causing them to overheat and melt the casing. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the technician advised that the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 00v048000 (exterior lighting). The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The vin was not available. The failure and current mileage was 99,021.
| No | No | N | None | None | 20130609 |
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 bmw 540i. The contact stated that after shifting into reverse, the engine seized without warning. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnosis where it was advised that the vehicle experienced a hydro-lock failure. The vehicle was not repaired and manufacturer was not notified. The approximate failure mileage was 180,000. *tr
| No | No | N | None | None | 20121114 |
Wiring harness in loom at connection between body and trunk lid is showing cracked wires which can lead to a variety of symptoms when wires short. Trunk will only open manually with key. Key fob remote and inside vehicle trunk release do not work. Trunk cannot be opened when doors are unlocked using trunk handle. Other symptoms include many false dashboard warning indicators ranging from low coolant, trunk lid not closed, etc. Wiring short could be fire hazard. Many example cases can be found here http://www.Bimmerfest.Com/forums/showthread.Php?T=397245. *tr
| No | No | N | None | None | 20111129 |
Lucky i was stopped when this occurred. My engine made a terrible noise and cut out. I went to restart my engine and noticed that all my indicator lights were on. I went to drive and my power steering was completely shot. Come to find out that my power steering pump broke with no real warning. If i had been at a high speed this could have lead to a serious injury. *tr
| No | No | N | None | None | 20111026 |
Like 80% of owners of bmw 540i, 740i, 740il, x5 owners from years 1999-2003 suffer from factory defect variable valve timing units or as bmw calls it vanos. The parts on the inside cause terrible diesel type noises. I've talked to many certified mechanics who have told me if affects how the engine runs and performs. *tt
| Crash | No | N | 1 Injured | None | 20110226 |
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 bmw 540i. The contact was driving approximately 60 mph when road debris crashed into the front driver side door and the front driver side air bag deployed. The vehicle was pulled over and shut off. A police report was not filed but the contact sustained minor injuries from the air bag deployment. The vehicle was taken to an independent repair shop where the contact was told that the impact from the debris was not sufficient to warrant air bag deployment. The vehicle was repaired. The failure and current mileage was 120,000.
| No | No | N | None | None | 20101116 |
Tl*the contact owns a 2000 bmw 540i. While the contact was driving approximately 1 mph in the driveway, there was a loud roaring noise outside of the vehicle. Immediately, the engine was turned off. The radiator fan blades detached, dented the hood, which caused the paint to peel and then fell to the ground.. The failure mileage was 111,000. The contact was in the process of towing the vehicle to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The failure mileage was approximately 111,000.
| No | No | N | None | None | 20101013 |
Bought a bmw with the airbag sign on from a car dealership. *tr
| VIN | Year | Model | Manufactured In |
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| WBADN5347YGC95776 | 2000 | 540i | DINGOLFING , GERMANY |
| WBADN6345YGM68004 | 2000 | 540i | DINGOLFING , GERMANY |
| WBADN6343YGM68776 | 2000 | 540i | DINGOLFING , GERMANY |
| WBADN5341YGC95966 | 2000 | 540i | DINGOLFING , GERMANY |
| WBADN634XYGM66684 | 2000 | 540i | DINGOLFING , GERMANY |
| WBADN5344YGC95802 | 2000 | 540i | DINGOLFING , GERMANY |