2002 BMW 540IA Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other 540IA years
- Not enough data 6th of 7 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2002 BMW 540IA. That ranks 6th out of 7 540IA model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (1 complaints, 50%), typically at around 90,000 miles. Complaints mention 2 fires. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 2owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2002 BMW 540IA 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 1 | 50% | 90,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 50% | 109,834 | — | — |
| Seats | 1 | 50% | 90,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2002 BMW 540IA recalls (1)
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Tires:sidewall
Problem: Vehicle description: during the tire mounting process on certain passenger vehicles built with standard (non-sport) suspension and equipped with continental contitouringcontact ch95 ecoplus tires, size 225/65r16 95h, having dot codes 4001, 4101, or 4201, the outer sidewall surface of the tires may have been cut by a sharp edge. Operation of the vehicle over a long period of time could lead to a reduction of inflation pressure.
Risk: Continued driving with low inflation pressure in the tire could ultimately result in damage to the tire, affect vehicle handling and control, and could in some cases result in a vehicle crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect all five tires for a possible cut in the sidewall, and if a cut is found, the tire will be replaced. Owner notification began december 10, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact bmw at 1-800-831-1117.
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.
I went out to my bmw 540i and found the driver's power seat all the way back in the horizontal position. I did not leave it this way, so this was confusing to me. When i attempted to move it back upright into a comfortable driving position, it did not respond- the seat was dead. I could not move it…
On 7/19/2008, my 2002 bmw 540i with automatic transmission caught fire while myself and my wife driving toward an evening party. At first i smell something is burning then see a tiny bit of smoke. I parked the car in a bank of america parking lot and my wife went out to check the car, and she saw…
Other BMW 540IA years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 2 | 1 |
| 2001 540IA | 7 | 3 |
| 2000 540IA | 8 | 0 |
| 1999 540IA | 10 | 2 |
| 1998 540IA | 3 | 1 |
| 1997 540IA | 12 | 0 |
| 1995 540IA | 0 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2002 BMW 540IA?
Owners most often report electrical system, power train, seats problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2002 BMW 540IA?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2002 BMW 540IA a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other 540IA model years, the 2002 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.