1997 BMW 540Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 7 owner complaints about the 1997 BMW 540, most often about the air bags. It has no vehicle safety recalls on record.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through April 15, 2011. Updated daily.
Where the 1997 BMW 540 has problems
7 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Air bags | 3 | 0 |
| Power train | 2 | 0 |
| Structure | 1 | 0 |
| Tires | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1997 BMW 540 recalls and how many were fixed
No vehicle safety recalls are on record for this model year.
1997 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
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- Caution
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