no report yet
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system
Risk. IF A CRACK WERE TO FORM OR A SEAM WERE TO SEPARATE IN THE HEATER CORE END PIECE, HOT COOLANT COULD SUDDENLY BE EXPELLED, INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY…
1995 BMW 540iProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 10 owner complaints about the 1995 BMW 540i, most often about the engine and engine cooling. It is covered by 2 safety recalls.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through May 9, 2017. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 1995 BMW 540i has problems
10 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
4Engine and engine cooling1 crash/fire/injury
2Power train1 crash/fire/injury
2Seats
1Steering
1Suspension
1Electrical system1 crash/fire/injury
1Vehicle speed control
1Latches/locks/linkages
1Service brakes, hydraulic
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and engine cooling | 4 | 1 |
| Power train | 2 | 1 |
| Seats | 2 | 0 |
| Steering | 1 | 0 |
| Suspension | 1 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 1 | 1 |
| Vehicle speed control | 1 | 0 |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 0 |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2 recalls
1995 BMW 540i recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
no report yet
Vehicle speed control
Risk. THIS COULD CAUSE THE THROTTLE VALVE TO REMAIN PARTIALLY OPEN.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with BMW.
Best & worst years
1995 vs. every other 540i 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 540i median. How we score
'89'90'91'92'93'94'95'97'98'99'00'01'02'03'17'18'19'20'21'22'23'24'25
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
In owners' words
What 540i owners report
Recent engine and engine cooling complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
ADDENDUM TO ODI ID NUMBER 10439751 THE FIRE WAS STARTED BECAUSE THE IHKRIII HVAC UNIT, WHICH CAN BE FOUND IN AN EXTREMELY LARGE NUMBER OF BMW MODELS, IN MY CAR WAS CONFIGURED INCORRECTLY BY THE MANUFACTURER, BMW. THE BLOWER MOTOR IS ON A ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT THAT USES A 30AMP FUSE RECOMMENDED BY BMW,…
A COOLANT FAILURE JUST LIKE MENTIONED RECALL # 98 V 178 000 COOLANT SYSTEM. HAD TAKEN VEHICLE TO DEALER FOR REPAIRS. HAD PROBLEMS WITH PASSENGER'S SIDE LEAKING COOLANT/ VISIBILITY PROBLEM WITH WINDOW GETTING FOGGED, AND A STRONG ODOR INSIDE OF VEHICLE. DEALER TOOK CARE OF THE RECALL AFTER SOME…
I WAS INFORMED THAT THERE WAS AN EMISSIONS RECALL FOR MY 1995 BWM 540I. I CONTACTED BMWUSA TO CONFIRM THE DATA AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE VECHICLE WAS LISTED AS A TOTAL LOST AND NOT COVERED. I REGISTERED THE CAR WITH BMWUSA WHEN I PURCHASED IT IN 1999 AND WAS NOT INFORMED THAT THE CAR WAS LISTED AS…
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