2000 BMW 540IAT Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other 540IAT years
- Not enough data 2nd of 3 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2000 BMW 540IAT. That ranks 2nd out of 3 540IAT model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine and engine cooling (2 complaints, 100%), typically at around 54,500 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 2owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2000 BMW 540IAT 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 | 100% | 54,500 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2000 BMW 540IAT recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2000 BMW 540IAT.
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.
Radiator failure at 42k miles. After reading significant articles related to bmw e39 radiator failures, mine followed suit. There are countless instances of the v8 models showing a consistent pattern of radiator failures which often are catastrophic and life threatening.
Check coolant level light comes on. Radiator leaks, almost over heated and left me stranded. Part replaced at owners expense. Still have old radiator. *ak
Other BMW 540IAT years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 540IAT | 0 | 1 |
| 2000 | 2 | 0 |
| 1999 540IAT | 3 | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2000 BMW 540IAT?
Owners most often report engine and engine cooling problems. The top one, engine and engine cooling, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2000 BMW 540IAT?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2000 BMW 540IAT a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other 540IAT model years, the 2000 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.