Bmw 540ia 2001
Model 540ia made in 2001 by Bmw got 7 consumer complains there are 3 recalls as well as 6 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to electrical system, engine and engine cooling and power train. Technical service bulletines regarding exterior lighting, steering. There were some recalls concerningair bags, engine and engine cooling.
Model 2001
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS - FRONTAL - SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE | ||||||||||||||||
| 03V421000 | BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE | from 01/01/2001 to 08/31/2001 | V (Vehicle) | 23000 | 11/10/2003 | MFR | BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE | 10/24/2003 | 10/30/2003 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | On certain passenger vehicles, a microprocessor in the air bag control module, which activates the front air bags, the side air bags, the front seat safety belt pretensioners, and the battery safety terminal, may have a malfunction that could lead to an unintended activation of one or more of these components. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Unexpected deployment of the air bag(s) could cause serious injury if an occupant is too close to the deploying air bag(s). in addition, the battery safety terminal may also be activated. if that happens, the starter cable would become disconnected from the battery, and the engine could not be restarted. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will replace the air bag control module. owner notification began november10, 2003. owners should contact bmw at 1-800-831-1117. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration | |||||||||||||||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM - FAN | ||||||||||||||||
| 01V206000 | BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE | from 01/16/2001 to 06/18/2001 | V (Vehicle) | 76469 | 09/28/2001 | MFR | BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE | 06/21/2001 | 07/02/2001 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. the engine auxiliary/cooling fan operation, including variable speed, is electronically controlled. failure of the fan motor can cause the electrical circuitry of the fan control unit to overload and fail, causing the fan to stop operating. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | If this were to occur, engine overheating and subsequent engine damage could result. in addition, it is possible for the failure of the electrical circuitry to cause a fire in the fan control unit located in the front of the engine compartment. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will replace the fan. owner notification began september 28, 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). | |||||||||||||||
| 02V138000 | BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE | V (Vehicle) | 1550 | MFR | BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE | 05/16/2002 | 05/20/2002 | |||||||||
| Defect Summary | On certain passenger vehicles, the engine auxiliary/cooling fan operation, including variable speed, is electronically controlled. failure of the fan motor can cause the electrical circuitry of the fan control unit to overload and fail, causing the fan to stop operating. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | If this were to occur, engine overheating and subsequent engine damage could result. in addition, it is possible for the failure of the electrical circuitry to cause a fire in the fan control unit located in the front of the engine compartment. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will replace the fan. owner notification began september 28, 2001. this is a supplement to a recall that began during september 2001 (see recall campaign 01v206). 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). | |||||||||||||||
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING | |||
| 09/07/2005 | 90000 | 1 | 03/06/2005 |
| I have a 2001 bmw 540ia (vin wbadn63441gm73054) and all the external lights are gradually failing. in all cases the lights bulbs are ok. first the passenger side rear turn signal light failed, then the drivers side daylight running light, then the passenger side reversing light, then the passenger side brake light, then drivers side high beam, then the drivers side front turn light etc. failures were over approximately a 2 week period. the most disturbing thing is the onboard computer is showing all the external lights working correctly. my bmw mechanic tells me the fault is in the onboard light control module (lcm). i consider a failure of this nature to be completely unacceptable in a 4 year old vehicle and a serious safety defect that has the potential to result in an accident. i have reported the problem to bmw na, so far they are not interested in investigating the problem. *nm | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM | |||
| 12/07/2004 | 72000 | 1 | 10/01/2001 |
| Water pump failure. coolant leaking from shaft. radiator failure, drivers side top radiator nipple inlet cracked. *ak | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM - RADIATOR ASSEMBLY | |||
| 02/02/2005 | 36000 | 1 | |
| Radiator cracked, disabling car on highway. also caused xenon lamp failure. replaced by dealer under warranty. this is a well known defect on bmw e-39 series cars. *jb | |||
| 12/07/2004 | 72000 | 1 | 10/01/2001 |
| Water pump failure. coolant leaking from shaft. radiator failure, drivers side top radiator nipple inlet cracked. *ak | |||
| 11/28/2004 | 57000 | 1 | |
| 2001 bmw 540i automatic transmission; approximately 57,000 miles; radiator cracked spontaneously under normal driving conditions; significant steam resulting in obscurred view of the roadway and other vehicles; car taken to local repair center; awaiting cost estimate and full damage report. *ak | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||
| 10/29/2001 | 51000 | 1 | |
| Transmission from working perfect one day. and boom the next morning put it in reverse and it rolls back and revs as if it is in neutral. *tr | |||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - RETRACTOR | |||
| 02/05/2001 | |||
| Seat belts on passenger's and driver's sides are able to cut into consumer's neck. contacted dealer, and dealer was suppose to fix problem on day of purchase. *ak | |||
Car dealers selling
| State | City | Zip | Name | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MA | BOYALSTON | WAGNER MOTERS- BMW | ||
| MD | ANNAPOLIS | TATE BMW |