Headlamp internal adjusting rods (brittle plastic material) fail prematurely causing headlamp bean to deflect and lamp beams to shudder or wiggle. This tends to reduce the field of vision for drivers and to blind oncoming motorists.
Lights
BMW 540IA Lighting problems by year
1 complaints filed with NHTSA about the BMW 540IA's lights. Headlights, tail lights, brake lights, turn signals and interior lighting failures.
Lighting complaints by model year
| Year | Lighting complaints | Crashes | Injuries | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Latest 540IA lighting complaints
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data