While driving less than 5 mph the accelerator became stuck. *Nm *jb
Vehicle safety record
1999 BMW 540 Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 3 complaints about the 1999 BMW 540 with NHTSA, most often about the engine & cooling (2) and the acceleration & cruise control (1). There are no recalls for it.
NHTSA data checked
CAbout as many problems as a typical 540 year, for its age
#286 most complained-about 1999 vehicle
- Complaints
- 3
- Recalls
- 0
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 1999 BMW 540 problems
Share of all 3 complaints. One complaint can name more than one area. Tap an area for its complaints and recalls.
No recalls for the 1999 BMW 540
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 1999 BMW 540. Recalls can be announced at any time - this page updates daily.
What owners say
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3 complaints about the 1999 BMW 540
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
1. No symptoms; 2. Cracked radiator neck, that was fortunatly caught just prior to a catastrophic failure. The radiator neck broke in my hand as I was removing it. 3.Replaced radiator. *Ak
According to repair facility (bmw dealer), this is a known problem, poorly designed/manufactured raditor, that bmw will not acknowledge. They will not even re-designed and or make modifications to currect radiator design for the 540 model. Please do something about this. Dt
BMW 540: every year compared
All 540 years1999 BMW 540 vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 BMW 540 | 3 | 0 | C | |
| 1999 BMW 323I | 136 | 7 | F | Compare |
| 1999 BMW 328I | 98 | 7 | F | Compare |
| 1999 BMW 528I | 46 | 0 | F | Compare |
| 1999 BMW 540I | 22 | 1 | F | Compare |
| 1999 BMW 540IA | 10 | 2 | F | Compare |
| 1999 BMW 3 Series | 6 | 1 | A | Compare |
| 1999 BMW 540IAT | 3 | 2 | - | Compare |
| 1999 BMW 528 | 3 | 0 | C | Compare |
More sales usually means more complaints, so compare similar vehicles of the same year. The grade compares each vehicle with its own model's other years.
Questions about the 1999 BMW 540
Does the 1999 BMW 540 have any recalls?
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 1999 BMW 540 right now. Recalls can be announced at any time, and this page checks NHTSA every day. You can also check your exact vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 1999 BMW 540?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the engine & cooling (2), acceleration & cruise control (1).
How many complaints has the 1999 BMW 540 had?
3 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on November 29, 2002 and the latest on January 12, 2005. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 1999 BMW 540 a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 50 out of 100 (grade C: about as many problems as a typical BMW 540 year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
Which BMW 540 years have the most complaints?
1997 (7), 1999 (3). See every BMW 540 year compared.
What should I do if my 1999 BMW 540 has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data