Bmw 540iat 2000

Model 540iat made in 2000 by Bmw got 2 consumer complains as well as 7 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference to engine and engine cooling. . Technical service bulletines regarding exterior lighting and power train.

Model 2000

Bulletins


BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
SIB-63-02-0108/01/201010037025Ready04/27/2011
SIB-63-02-0108/01/201010037025Bmw: procedure for determining and replacing incandescent and halogen light bulbs under warranty. *rm04/27/2011
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
24030003/01/2000611232Experiencing an occasional hard 3-2 downshift or clunk when slowing on vehicles with m62tu produced 9/98 - 5/99. *tt05/31/2000
STEERING - ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
SIB-32-04-0706/01/201010036979Ready04/25/2011
SIB-32-04-0706/01/201010036979Bmw: a new technical process has been created for bmw to identify causes of steering complaints with a wide range of models. *rm04/25/2011
STEERING - HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
SIB-32-04-0706/01/201010036979Bmw: a new technical process has been created for bmw to identify causes of steering complaints with a wide range of models. *rm04/25/2011
SIB-32-04-0706/01/201010036979Ready04/25/2011

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM - RADIATOR ASSEMBLY
05/18/2004670001005/06/2003
 Check coolant level light comes on. radiator leaks, almost over heated and left me stranded. part replaced at owners expense. still have old radiator. *ak
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE
04/02/200542000112/12/2000
 Radiator failure at 42k miles. after reading significant articles related to bmw e39 radiator failures, mine followed suit. there are countless instances of the v8 models showing a consistent pattern of radiator failures which often are catastrophic and life threatening.