1999 BMW 540 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other 540 years
- Not enough data 4th of 5 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 1999 BMW 540. That ranks 4th out of 5 540 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine and engine cooling (2 complaints, 67%), typically at around 96,000 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 3owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1999 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 2 | 67% | 96,000 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 33% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1999 BMW 540 recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 1999 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.
While driving less than 5 mph the accelerator became stuck. *nm *jb
1. No symptoms; 2. Cracked radiator neck, that was fortunatly caught just prior to a catastrophic failure. The radiator neck broke in my hand as i was removing it. 3.replaced radiator. *ak
According to repair facility (bmw dealer), this is a known problem, poorly designed/manufactured raditor, that bmw will not acknowledge. They will not even re-designed and or make modifications to currect radiator design for the 540 model. Please do something about this. Dt
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1999 BMW 540?
Owners most often report engine and engine cooling, vehicle speed control problems. The top one, engine and engine cooling, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1999 BMW 540?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 1999 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 1999 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.