Bmw 540ia 1998
Vehicle Details: Recalls, Consumer Complaints, Service Bulletins
Below you will find all available information on the 1998 BMW 540ia.
| Manufacturer | Known WMI(s) | Fuel Type |
|---|---|---|
| BMW |
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Are there recalls for the 1998 BMW 540ia?
- There are 1 recall(s) for the 1998 BMW 540ia, additional information is below.
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.
- 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
- 121999 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: Information on programming me7.2 engine control modules with cd 18. *tt
- 651998 - EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.: Subject pertaining to dsp amplifier switching to
| Crash | Fire | Towed | Injured | Deaths | Failure Date |
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| No | No | N | None | None | 20041108 |
The inside door handles of my car (1998 bmw model 540ia) are constructed of low grade / fragile plastic material which breaks during normal usage. Without a handle it is very difficult to exit the vehicle. An extremely hazardous situation results when this handle has broken because in case of an accident, a driver, or passenger, will be trapped in the vehicle. To escape, that person would have to crawl to the other side of the car or to the front/rear seat to open a door. In case of an injury from the accident this might not be possible. This hazardous situation is a result of the manufacturers use of low quality materials in such an important component as the door handles used for emergency exit. A stronger material which is not so easily broken should be used for these parts - such as steel.*ak
| No | No | N | None | None | 20040719 |
Various problems involving 1998 bmw 540ia which was brought used. *mr bmw had been importing vehicles for sale, fitted with a radiator that had plastic ends as well as supply and return under approximately 21 p.S.I. These radiators suddenly ruptured under load while driving, causing the drivers to swerve on impulse at impact of the rupture. The radiator was likely to rupture at about 80k miles. *sc *jb
| No | No | N | None | None | 20030131 |
Radiator failure. *jb