Radiator failure on 1999 540 touring - disables the vehicle no matter where you are from rush hour traffic where the panic could endanger other drivers, to the middle of nowhere in the dead of winter by yourself. *Ak - steam from failed radiator blocks vision of the road, or whatever else is in the drivers side front corner of the vehicle. - Failure can not be predicted by visual inspection of the radiator.
Engine & cooling
BMW 540IAT Engine problems by year
1 complaints filed with NHTSA about the BMW 540IAT's engine & cooling. Stalling, loss of power, oil consumption, overheating, head gaskets, timing chains and engine failure.
Engine complaints by model year
| Year | Engine complaints | Crashes | Injuries | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Latest 540IAT engine 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