1994 BMW 540Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 2 owner complaints about the 1994 BMW 540, most often about the electrical system. It has no vehicle safety recalls on record.

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 22, 1996. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1994 BMW 540 has problems

2 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Electrical system11
Service brakes, hydraulic10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

0 recalls

1994 BMW 540 recalls and how many were fixed

No vehicle safety recalls are on record for this model year.

Best & worst years

1994 vs. every other 540 year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the 540 median. How we score

'94'95'97'99'01'02
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated

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