- The problem
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. A malfunction or failure of a coolant system component, such as a thermostat, water pump, or fan belt, can result in significantly increased coolant temperature and system pressure. If the indications of a critical overheating condition is not noticed by the driver, it is possible that damage to, or failure of, a coolant system component could occur.
- The risk
- If a crack were to form or a seam were to separate in the heater core end piece, hot coolant could suddenly be expelled, increasing the risk of personal injury to a vehicle occupant.
- The fix
- Dealers will install a new design radiator cap to control pressure and provide greater coolant overflow in the event of overheating.
Vehicle safety record
1995 BMW 540I Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 1995 BMW 540I have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 2 recalls, the latest in August 1998 for the cooling system.
NHTSA data checked
CAbout as many problems as a typical 540I year, for its age
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 2
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
1995 BMW 540I recalls 2
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
- The problem
- The cruise control and throttle cables are attached to the same throttle valve actuating lever at the throttle housing. It is possible that the plastic bushing on either cable could break due to environmental influences coupled with vibration. If the bushing breaks, the outer cable housing can separate from the bushing. In this case, during application of the throttle pedal without cruise control being engaged, the outer tube could catch on the edge of the broken bushing.
- The risk
- This could cause the throttle valve to remain partially open. It his were to occur, the car might not decelerate as expected increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
- The fix
- Dealers will install a spring steel clip on the outer tube of each cable in the area of the adjusting screw and plastic bushing. The clip is designed to prevent the outer tube from dislodging from the bushing.
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No owner has filed a complaint about this vehicle with NHTSA. If yours has a problem, share it here and report it to NHTSA.
BMW 540I: every year compared
All 540I years1995 BMW 540I vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 BMW 540I | 0 | 2 | C | |
| 1995 BMW 325I | 64 | 2 | F | Compare |
| 1995 BMW 525I | 24 | 3 | F | Compare |
| 1995 BMW 318 | 19 | 0 | F | Compare |
| 1995 BMW 525 | 15 | 0 | F | Compare |
| 1995 BMW 318I | 14 | 2 | F | Compare |
| 1995 BMW 530I | 5 | 2 | D | Compare |
| 1995 BMW 318IC | 4 | 3 | F | Compare |
| 1995 BMW 530 | 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 1995 BMW 540I
Does the 1995 BMW 540I have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 1995 BMW 540I: cooling system (August 1998); vehicle speed control (August 1997). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
How many complaints has the 1995 BMW 540I had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 1995 BMW 540I a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 50 out of 100 (grade C: about as many problems as a typical BMW 540I 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 540I years have the most complaints?
1997 (27), 1998 (26), 1999 (22). See every BMW 540I year compared.
What should I do if my 1995 BMW 540I 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