BMW 540I recalls
13 recall campaigns since 2013 include the BMW 540I. Choose a model year to see only the recalls that cover it.
By model year
Most recalled parts
Back over prevention (3), Air bags (3), Power train (2), Electronic stability control (esc) (1), Engine (1) among the latest campaigns.
Latest recalls
- 2020–2026 BMW 840I Xdrive, 540I Xdrive, 750E Xdrive and more recall: Power train: driveline, driveshaft
August 12, 2026 · BMW of North America, LLC · Campaign 26V-525BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2020-2026 840i, 840i xDrive, 2021-2023 540i, 540i xDrive, M550i xDrive, and 2024-2026 750e xDrive vehicles. The connection between the driveshaft and the rear…
- 2023–2025 BMW 740I, X7, X2 and more and 2025 MINI Cooper, Cooper S, Jcw Countryman ALL4 and more and more recall: Electronic stability control (esc): control module
September 18, 2024 · BMW of North America, LLC · Campaign 24V-697BMW of North America (BMW) is recalling certain 2023-2024 X1, 2024-2025 X5, 2025 X6, 2023-2025 X7, 740i, 760i, 2024 XM, 530i, 540i, i7, 750e, X2, 2024-2025 i5, 2024 Rolls Royce Spectre, 2025 MINI Countryman S ALL4, JCW…
- 2019–2021 BMW 745LE, X4, X3 and more and 2020–2021 Toyota Supra recall: Engine
August 2, 2021 · BMW of North America, LLC · Campaign 21V-598BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2020 M340i, M340i xDrive, 540i, 540i xDrive, X3 M40i, 2020-2021 X4 M40i, 745Le xDrive, 2019-2021 Z4 M40i, and 2020-2021 Toyota Supra vehicles. During engine start…
- 2021 MINI Cooper S Clubman, Cooper, Cooper S and more and 2021 BMW M440I, 540I, 330E and more and more recall: Seat belts
July 21, 2021 · BMW of North America, LLC · Campaign 21V-554BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2021 2 Series (230i, 230i xDrive, M240i, M240i xDrive), 330e, 330e Xdrive, 4 Series Coupe (430i, 430i xDrive, M440i xDrive) M4 Coupe, M4 Competition Coupe, BMW 4…
- 2019–2021 BMW 330E, M850I, 540I and more recall: Back over prevention: software
February 19, 2021 · BMW of North America, LLC · Campaign 21V-096BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2019-2021 X3 sDrive30i, X3 xDrive30i, X3 M40i, X3M, X4 xDrive30i, X4 M40i, M550i, X4M, X5 sDrive40i, X5 xDrive40i, X5 xDrive50i, X5M, X5 M50i, X7 xDrive40i, X7…
- 2020–2021 BMW 530I, 540I, 740LI recall: Power train: driveline, driveshaft
February 3, 2021 · BMW of North America, LLC · Campaign 21V-046BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2020-2021 530i xDrive, 540i xDrive and 2021 740Li xDrive vehicles. The output shafts (left/right) which transfer power from the driveshaft to the rear wheels may…
- 2021 BMW X5, 530I, X6 and more recall: Electrical system: 12v/24v/48v battery
December 9, 2020 · BMW of North America, LLC · Campaign 20V-761BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2021 M340i xDrive, M440i xDrive Coupe, 530i, 530i xDrive, 540i, 540i xDrive, 740Li, 740Li xDrive, 840i Gran Coupe, 840i xDrive Gran Coupe, X5 sDrive40i, X5…
- 2020–2021 BMW 530I, X3, X4 and more recall: Back over prevention: sensing system, camera
September 30, 2020 · BMW of North America, LLC · Campaign 20V-598BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2020-2021 X3 sDrive 30i, X3 xDrive 30i, X3M 40i, X3 xDrive 30e, X4 xDrive 30i, X4M 40i, 530i, 540i, 540i xDrive, M550i xDrive, M5, 550e, 550e xDrive, and 550e…
- 2017–2018 BMW 540I, 530E, 530I recall: Air bags
April 29, 2020 · BMW of North America, LLC · Campaign 20V-243BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2017 530i, 530i xDrive, 540i and 540i xDrive and 2017-2018 530e xDrive vehicles. Prior exposure to excessive levels of humidity within the driver and passenger head…
- 2018–2020 BMW X6, 745LE, 530E and more and 2018–2019 Rolls-Royce Cullinan, Phantom and more recall: Back over prevention: sensing system, camera
September 27, 2019 · BMW of North America, LLC · Campaign 19V-684BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2018 540d, 2018-2020 530i, 530i xDrive, 540i, 540i xDrive, M550i xDrive, M5, 530e, 530e xDrive, X3 sDrive, X3 xDrive, X3 M40i, X3 M, and 2019-2020 X4 xDrive, X4…
- 2000–2004 BMW 540I, 525I, X5 Sav and more recall: Air bags: frontal, driver side, inflator module
January 14, 2019 · BMW of North America, LLC · Campaign 19V-015 Do not drive6is vehicles. This recall affects certain vehicles where the original steering wheel has been replaced with the optional sports steering wheel.
- 2019 MINI Jcw, Countryman, Clubman and more and 2018–2019 BMW X2, X1, 740I and more recall: Engine and engine cooling: engine
July 11, 2018 · BMW of North America, LLC · Campaign 18V-465BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2018 BMW 540d xDrive vehicles. The crankshaft sensor may be equipped with incorrect firmware, preventing the sensor from properly processing input from the…
- 2002–2006 BMW 325XI, 325I, 325CI and more recall: Air bags: frontal, driver side, inflator module
May 28, 2015 · BMW of North America, LLC · Campaign 15V-318 Do not drive4i Sports Activity Vehicles. Please note that the 5-series and X5 vehicles are only included if they are equipped with the optional sports steering wheel.
Frequently asked questions
How many recalls has the BMW 540I had?
NHTSA lists 13 recall campaigns since 2013 that include the BMW 540I, across 12 model years (2000–2024).
Which BMW 540I model year has the most recalls?
The 2021 BMW 540I appears in the most campaigns (6). Counts reflect how many recalls include that year, not how many cars were affected.
How do I check my BMW 540I for recalls?
Use the free VIN lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls. A campaign applies only to certain vehicles, so a model-year match is not enough.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recall data for passenger vehicles, recalls since 2013, shown as published. This site is independent and not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and follow your manufacturer’s notice. Terms and disclaimer.