Bmw 540 2001
Model 540 made in 2001 by Bmw got 8 consumer complains as well as 6 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to air bags and engine and engine cooling. Technical service bulletines regarding exterior lighting and steering. The car has one 4.4, guzzler engine.
Model 2001
| Engine [L] | Cylinders | Transmission | Drive | Estimate MPG (city/highway/combined) | Unadjusted MPG (city/highway/combined) | Fuel | Fuel cost | Class | Release date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.4, Guzzler | 8 | Semiautomatic, 5 gears | R | 15/21/18 | 17,2000/26,7717/20,4979 | Premium | 1293 | SMALL STATION WAGONS |
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | |||||
| SIB-63-02-01 | 08/01/2010 | 10037025 | Ready | 04/27/2011 | |
| SIB-63-02-01 | 08/01/2010 | 10037025 | Bmw: procedure for determining and replacing incandescent and halogen light bulbs under warranty. *rm | 04/27/2011 | |
| STEERING - ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM | |||||
| SIB-32-04-07 | 06/01/2010 | 10036979 | Ready | 04/25/2011 | |
| SIB-32-04-07 | 06/01/2010 | 10036979 | Bmw: a new technical process has been created for bmw to identify causes of steering complaints with a wide range of models. *rm | 04/25/2011 | |
| STEERING - HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM | |||||
| SIB-32-04-07 | 06/01/2010 | 10036979 | Ready | 04/25/2011 | |
| SIB-32-04-07 | 06/01/2010 | 10036979 | Bmw: a new technical process has been created for bmw to identify causes of steering complaints with a wide range of models. *rm | 04/25/2011 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS | |||
| 05/11/2006 | 87000 | 1 | 12/01/2003 |
| Dt*: the contact stated while driving a round rock of 4-5 inches in diameter was drove over and struck the front air dam right of the center. as a result, the driver side curtain air bag and the driver side head protection air bag deployed. the manufacturer was alerted and the contact is waiting for a return phone call. | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM - RADIATOR ASSEMBLY | |||
| 06/17/2003 | 41000 | 1 | 11/18/2000 |
| Radiator failed at 40k miles in middle of rush hour traffic,obscuring vision while driving between many cars and then stranding car fat dangerous interchange. *nlm | |||
| STEERING | |||
| 12/01/2012 | 98500 | 1 | |
| I was driving along and i heard a pang sound followed by a loss of power steering, a moment later my battery light came on. i was able to get the car to a safe stopping place to be towed before the lost belt that followed overheated me. pump snapped in at least one place making the pulley crooked, and shredding the belt. *tr | |||
| 12/01/2012 | 98500 | ||
| I was driving along and i heard a pang sound followed by a loss of power steering, a moment later my battery light came on. i was able to get the car to a safe stopping place to be towed before the lost belt that followed overheated me. pump snapped in at least one place making the pulley crooked, and shredding the belt. | |||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - ACCELERATOR PEDAL | |||
| 02/01/2002 | 3 | 12/27/2001 | |
| Accelerator pedal stcks when foot pressure is released. response of accelerator is very quick. dealer was notified. *ak gas pedal stuttering/ binding condition is worse when vehicle is out in sun for a few hours. dealer replaced pedal three times. *tt | |||
Car dealers selling
| State | City | Zip | Name | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PA | WEST CHESTER | 19382 | OTTOS BMW | 610-399-6800 |