- The 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.
- The 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.
- The fix
- 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.
Vehicle safety record
2002 BMW 540IA Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 2002 BMW 540IA have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 1 recall, the latest in November 2001 for the sidewall.
NHTSA data checked
CAbout as many problems as a typical 540IA year, for its age
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
2002 BMW 540IA recalls 1
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
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No complaints about the 2002 BMW 540IA yet
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 540IA: every year compared
All 540IA years2002 BMW 540IA vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 BMW 540IA | 0 | 1 | C | |
| 2002 BMW 3 Series | 442 | 0 | F | Compare |
| 2002 BMW 7 Series | 100 | 1 | C | Compare |
| 2002 BMW 5 Series Sport Wagon | 98 | 0 | - | Compare |
| 2002 BMW M3 Convertible | 90 | 0 | C | Compare |
| 2002 BMW M3 Coupe | 84 | 0 | - | Compare |
| 2002 BMW K1200LT | 37 | 0 | D | Compare |
| 2002 BMW R1150GS | 21 | 1 | F | Compare |
| 2002 BMW M5 | 19 | 2 | F | 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 2002 BMW 540IA
Does the 2002 BMW 540IA have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2002 BMW 540IA: sidewall (November 2001). 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 2002 BMW 540IA had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 2002 BMW 540IA a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 50 out of 100 (grade C: about as many problems as a typical BMW 540IA 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 540IA years have the most complaints?
1999 (10), 1998 (3). See every BMW 540IA year compared.
What should I do if my 2002 BMW 540IA 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