1997 BMW 540 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other 540 years
- Not enough data 1st of 5 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 7 complaints with NHTSA about the 1997 BMW 540. That is the most of any 540 model year in the database (5 years). The most reported problem area is air bags (3 complaints, 43%). There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 7owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1997 BMW 540 problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 3 | 43% | — | — | — |
| Power Train | 2 | 29% | 141,000 | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 14% | — | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 14% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1997 BMW 540 recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 1997 BMW 540.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Tl* the contact owns a 1997 bmw 540. The contact stated that the transmission failed and the vehicle inspected by the dealer who advised that the transmission ring gear failed and cause the transmission to slip into safe mode. The manufacturer advised that the vehicle was not under recall and the…
The airbag light illuminated because of the passenger side weight system. *nlm
Burned out odometer/trip leds. Shows partial numbers and characters only. *ak
Sidewall failure caused high speed blow out. Contenental size - 225/55r16, dot033208.
Structure design of the vehicle (struts between windows) are too large causing poor visibilty. Yh
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1997 BMW 540?
Owners most often report air bags, power train, structure problems. The top one, air bags, accounts for 3 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1997 BMW 540?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 1997 BMW 540 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other 540 model years, the 1997 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.