2002 BMW 540IA recalls and problems

The 2002 BMW 540IA has 1 recall and 2 owner complaints on file with NHTSA; the most reported problem area is electrical system.

How the 2002 compares

Too few model years with complaints to compare.

1recalls
2complaints
0crashes
2fires
0injuries
109,834median miles

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not verified and not adjusted for sales. Ranking compares this model's own years only.

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1 recall

Tires

Nov 26, 2001 · NHTSA campaign 01V352000 · 1,318 vehicles

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.

Original NHTSA wording

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.

Original NHTSA wording

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.

Remedy & notes

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.

Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Recall text as published by NHTSA and the manufacturer.

What owners complain about

Electrical System1
Power Train1
Seats1

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA; one complaint can name several areas. Not verified by NHTSA.

2002 vs. other BMW 540IA years

2000: 8 complaints200082001: 7 complaints20012002: 2 complaints20022

Owner complaints by model year; the darker bar is the 2002. Click a bar to switch year.

Questions

Does the 2002 BMW 540IA have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign covering the 2002 BMW 540IA, the latest from Nov 26, 2001 (tires). A recall applies to specific vehicles: enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours is affected and still open.

What are the most common problems with the 2002 BMW 540IA?

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA most often mention electrical system (1), power train (1), seats (1). Complaints are consumer reports and are not verified by NHTSA.