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2000 BMW 540itProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 2 owner complaints about the 2000 BMW 540it, most often about the power train. It is covered by 1 safety recall.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 10, 2004. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2000 BMW 540it has problems
2 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
1Power train
1Seat belts
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Power train | 1 | 0 |
| Seat belts | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1 recall
2000 BMW 540it 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.
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
2000 vs. every other 540it 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 540it median. How we score
'00
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
In owners' words
What 540it owners report
Recent power train complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
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
Own a 2000 540it?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.