2019 Bmw 540i problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Vehicle Speed Control (2) · Wheels (1) · Visibility:rearview Mirrors/Devices:exterior (1)
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Safety recalls (1)
Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera 2019-09-27 · campaign 19V684000 · 257,473 vehicles
Defect: BMW 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 M40i, X4 M, X7 xDrive, X7 M50i, 740Li, 740Li xDrive, 750Li, 750Li xDrive, 8 Series Convertible and Coupe 840i, 840i xDrive, M850i xDrive, X5 sDrive, X5 xDrive, X5 M50i, X6 xDrive, X6 M50i, 330i, 330i xDrive, M340i, M340i xDrive, Z4 sDrive, Z4 M40i, 740Le xDrive and 745Le xDrive, 2018-2
Risk: The lack of an image in the back-up camera display increases the risk of a crash.
Fix: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will update the back-up camera software, free of charge. The recall began November 8, 2019. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 or Rolls-Royce at 1-877-877-3735. Toyota owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371.
Service bulletins (239)
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.
Engine 2026-05-06 · B010324 · Warranty Program/Extension
the evap systems purge (vent) valve limited warranty for defects in materials or workmanship has been extended to 15 years / 150,000 miles as determined from the original in-service date.
Engine 2024-05-02 · B010324 · Warranty Program/Extension
evap system purge (vent) valve ext ltd wty (elw) 15/150
Exterior Lighting 2024-03-14 · B630418 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
one or more of the led daytime running lights are dim or discolored.
Engine And Engine Cooling 2024-03-04 · B120721 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
check control message (ccm) indicates: (id 213): stop, exercising due care. voltage supply the service engine soon light is on with the following dme fault code: 21b209 - starter alternator / belt for 48v system (osa_riemen_riss): belt betweencombustion engine and starter generator torn and/or o
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.
Electrical System 2024-01-11 · B611305 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
the electrical system of bmw vehicles has been subject to an ongoing development process over the last few years. this has led to increased demands being placed on the battery. this document covers important information for the dealer on how to handle ã¢ââdischarged batteryã¢ââ complaints.
Showing the 6 most recent of 239 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2026-10-22 · Wheels“in march of 2026 i decided to make use of the vehicles lane keeping assistant and set the lane keeping assistant to maximum safety settings. within 2 months i noticed the car began to slip l/shudder at the front end while taking highway exit ramps. after this happened a few times i pulled over and checked the front tires because i thought maybe i…”
2026-05-14 · Vehicle Speed Control · 30,600 mi · 💥 crash“the contact owns a 2019 bmw 540i. the contact stated that while slowly driving into the driveway the vehicle erroneously accelerated forward at a high rate of speed and crashed into the garage door. the contact indicated that during the incident the brake pedal was being pressed but the vehicle did not immediately stop. during the incident the fron…”
2026-03-25 · Engine“i own a 2019 bmw 540 with b58 engine and i have begun noticing abnormal rattling noise from the engine area, which may indicate early stage failure of the oil pump assembly. there are widespread reports from other owners of failure of the oil pump rotor housing/adjusting ring due to heat-related degradation of plastic components. failure of this co…”
2024-12-27 · Visibility:rearview Mirrors/Devices:exterior · 23,000 mi“the contact owns a 2019 bmw 540i sedan. the contact stated while driving at 45 mph, the peripheral rear-view mirror detached and collided with the passenger's window. the local dealer was not contacted. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was approximately 23,000. …”
2022-11-11 · Unknown Or Other“radiator grill does not open when running. it remains in the close position. it started with the engine symbol that appeared on the dash. …”
2021-09-20 · Power Train:automatic Transmission:lever And Linkage:column Shift · 43,500 mi“the contact owns a 2019 bmw 540i. the contact stated while driving 60 mph, the contact pressed the button on the gear shifter and the vehicle inadvertently shifted into neutral. the contact then shifted back into drive. the contact continued driving with no further issues. however, the contact concern was that there should be no reason for the gear…”
2021-06-15 · Vehicle Speed Control:accelerator Pedal · 18,000 mi · 💥 crash“the contact owns a 2019 bmw 540i. the contact stated while driving at various speeds, the vehicle stalled without warning while depressing the accelerator pedal. the contact stated that while attempting to park the vehicle, the failure recurred. the contact continuously depressed the accelerator pedal and the vehicle lunged forward and collided wit…”
2021-05-09 · Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking · 16,600 mi“vehicle was travelling at 50 mph, clear dry weather, no traffic in front or in rear and collision avoidance braking system activated without cause…”
2020-12-02 · Vehicle Speed Control · 15,496 mi“on friday, 11/20/20, driving on interstate at about 60-65 miles speed, suddenly within few seconds, the speed dropped down to 35-40 miles without any braking action by me. it scared the hack out of me. i barely managed to get off the driving lane. while in my car, bww sos on-call ( don't know exact name) called, and asked me if i was ok. then, the …”
2020-05-13 · Power Train · 8,323 mi“my check engine light came on for chassis stabilization and drivetrain malfunction. i took it to the dealership and they told me they repair would not be covered under warranty. dealership alleges a rodent gnawed on a engine wiring harness. from what i gather from the dealership this occurs frequently. the manufacturer is aware of this problem but …”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.