2000 BMW 540itBmw 540it 2000

Vehicle Details: Recalls, Consumer Complaints, Service Bulletins

Below you will find all available information on the 2000 BMW 540it.

ManufacturerKnown WMI(s)Fuel Type
BMW
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Frequently Asked Questions
  • Are there recalls for the 2000 BMW 540it?
     - There are 1 recall(s) for the 2000 BMW 540it, additional information is below.
NHTSA Mandated Recalls
  • Recall 9424 [USA]: If this happens, the brake lamps either will not operate or will be continuously illuminated, regardless of brake pedal position.

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Bulletins

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.
  • B160623 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING: 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 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: 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
  • 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:ELECTRIC 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
Most Recent Consumer Complaints and Accidents
CrashFireTowedInjuredDeathsFailure
Date
NoNoN NoneNone20041008

Both rear seat belts have failed. The mechanisms has not allowed them to move in or out, effectively making them useless. The first was under warranty, but no parts were in stock and we did not leave the car. About a month later, the other side broke. We had not been using the car and finally took it in and had to leave it for two weeks to get parts and have the seat belts replaced at a cost > $500. *nm

NoNoN NoneNone20040308

While driving 30 mph vehicle vibrated from in the rear. Consumer heard a knocking noise coming from the rear of the vehicle. Consumer took the vehicle to the dealership, and mechanic determined that rear driveline failed. *ak

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