1999 Bmw 540ia problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Engine And Engine Cooling:cooling System:radiator Assembly (4) · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip:control Unit/Module (1) · Power Train:automatic Transmission (1)
🧭 Reliability snapshot
Compared against other Bmw 540ia model years — complaint volume vs the model's median year, recalls and severity. How we score →
Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (8)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Visibility:power Window Devices And Controls 2024-01-16 · B510819 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
the basic conditions for initializing the power windows are not met.
Air Bags 2019-04-01 · B013118 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
takata air bag recall-related short-term alternate transportation and consequential repairs this service information bulletin supersedes si b01 31 18 dated october 2018.
Air Bags 2019-04-01 · B013118 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
takata air bag recall-related short-term alternate transportation and consequential repairs this service information bulletin supersedes si b01 31 18 dated october 2018.
Air Bags: Air Bag/Restraint Control Module 2019-01-01 · B011618 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
takata class action settlement. customer support program. front driver side airbag modules.
Equipment 2018-11-01 · B650916 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
radio / navigation / head unit identification guide
Electrical System 2018-10-01 · B011618 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
for the above-referenced vehicles with driver?s side airbag modules, bmw of north america, llc (?bmw na?) will provide a customer support program as outlined in the takata settlement customer support program overview attachment. this ?component-specific? customer support program applies only if the
Showing the 6 most recent of 8 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
No detailed complaint narratives on file.
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.