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1999 BMW 540I in Brownsboro, AL
Radiator failure at 54,000 miles.read more / reply »
2000 BMW 540I in Morton, IL
Bmw 2000 540i, v8, failure (cracked, loss of coolant) of upper radiator hose connector. i had 3 1/2 yrs/45,000 miles on the car. plastic component widely known among owners to be prone to failure. thanks to their advice on warning signs, ...
2000 BMW 540I in San Jose, CA
Bridgestone tire equipment unraveled on vehicle while in motion. while driving down expressway, the consumer heard a loud bang, and found that the inside of tire had gone bald and part of thread had come loose.
1997 BMW 540I in Cincinnati, OH
I own a 1997 bmw 540i. radiator broke at plastic attachment point. coolant leaked all over the windshield and engine. this seems to be a well known defect among owners of this car due to the plastic attachment point at the junction of th...
1997 BMW 540I in Blacksburg, VA
My 1997 bmw 540i6 radiator broke on me while driving on a highway on 5/30/03.
1997 BMW 540I in Reston, VA
1997, bmw, 540i radiator failure @ 77,500 miles (detected by bmw dealer during routine service inspection); radiator replaced at my cost.
1998 BMW 540I in Mobile, AL
Technicians told me this was a common problem since manufacturer switch to plastic radiators. the upper hose fitting broke off the radiator. * ivoq entry posted after 12/12/02 cut over to artemis**762585
2001 BMW 540I in Martinez, CA
Bmw 540i electrical problems / damage to internal heating and electrical equipment. they pose a hazard due to extreme temperature change in the car interior. the hot / and cold sensation leaves the driver feeling sick / nauseous.
2001 BMW 540I in Martinez, CA
Bmw 540i electrical problems / damage to internal heating and electrical equipment. they pose a hazard due to extreme temperature change in the car interior. the hot / and cold sensation leaves the driver feeling sick / nauseous.
1997 BMW 540I in Lemoyne, PA
Radiator failure on bmw 540i with only 51k miles, causing loss of traction and almost a wreck
1998 BMW 540I in Plainfield, IL
Radiator neck sheared off without warning while my wife was driving on freeway. caused immediate loss of coolant and emergency stop. car had to be towed.
1997 BMW 540I in Alexandria, VA
The upper radiator hose unexpectly separated from the radiator. inspection showed that the plastic radiator had broken at the hose fitting. the resulting steam cloud and water deposits on windshield abruptly obscured vision, leading to a ...
1994 BMW 540I in San Diego, CA
To whom it might concern. my bmw 540i was diagnosed for compression loss by the local bmw authorized dealer. according to the dealer, the cause is extended sulfur content used in the us gasoline. the sulfur causes a chemical reaction w...
1997 BMW 540I in Marietta, GA
Serious safety issue complete loss of coolant at speed. dt
1999 BMW 540I in Los Angeles, CA
This is a very common occurence. on the roadfly bulletin board of fellow owners, failure rate is almost 40% of respondents! typically after only 40 - 50k miles! dt
1998 BMW 540I in Chastworth, CA
Second radiator failure at 56,254 miles in 10/19/2001 caused poor visibility. dt
1998 BMW 540I in Clinton Township, MI
Radiator failed without warning. steam obscurred vision. dt
1997 BMW 540I in Novato, CA
Turned on ignition and side airbags deployed. cause is unknown. please provide any further information.
1997 BMW 540I in Novato, CA
Turned on ignition and side airbags deployed. cause is unknown. please provide any further information.
1994 BMW 540I in Decatur, GA
This is the second engine for this car, the first was replaced at 38,228mi ... this engine was replaced with the same defective engine that was originally in the car, not the newer blocks ... this will be the third engine in 142,00mi and i ...
1999 BMW 540I in Olney, MD
On occasions when slowing, transmision downshifts "hard" maybe 2-1or 3-2-1 and even a thumb??and difficult to control at that time??
1995 BMW 540I in Dunedin, FL
Consumer states while driving the gearshift came off resulting a multi car accident and caused major injuries. nlm
1995 BMW 540I in Dunedin, FL
A coolant failure just like mentioned recall # 98 v 178 000 coolant system. had taken vehicle to dealer for repairs. had problems with passenger's side leaking coolant/ visibility problem with window getting fogged, and a strong odor in...
2002 BMW 540I in Santa Manica, CA
There is a constant fuel leak under the vehicle causing engine check light to illuminate.
2002 BMW 540I in Santa Manica, CA
There is a constant fuel leak under the vehicle causing engine check light to illuminate.
2001 BMW 540I in Norfolk, VA
Vehicle fails to start. towed to dealer. unable to locate source of problem. please provide further details.
2000 BMW 540I in Fishers, IN
While driving on the freeway ran over a piece tire. consumer heard tire strike vehicle. consumer proceeded to drive. next day upon entering garage there was a very strong smell like gas, and gas was all over the ground. consumer could ...
1997 BMW 540I in Scottsdale, AR
Driver uses remote key to lock auto from distance away sealing passenger in car: outside temp. 114 degrees. car design has no escape device from inside inside
1995 BMW 540I in Ft. Washington, MD
I was informed that there was an emissions recall for my 1995 bwm 540i. i contacted bmwusa to confirm the data and was informed that the vechicle was listed as a total lost and not covered. i registered the car with bmwusa when i purchase...
1994 BMW 540I in Chesapeake, VA
Bmw with m60b30 and m60b40 v'8 from 93-95 engines have been known to suffer damage to the cylinder bores from excessive amounts of sulpher in us fuels. the blocks were made of nikasil. the problem represents itself as an excessively high ...
1994 BMW 540I in Lumberton, TX
At 85,000 miles when shifting into reverse transmission would be delayed temporarily before engaging. dealer notified manufacturer, who informed consumer that vehicle was out of its warranty, and not covered under a recall. consume...
2000 BMW 540I in Clifton, NC
Note: car could be driven after airbag went off. engine turned off when bag released.
2001 BMW 540I in New York, NY
Consumer was traveling 60mph on interstate and side/ top airbags exploded. after they exploded, warning lights came on and vehicle lost power. dealer gave consumer a loaner car . consumer's vehicle was being inspected.
1999 BMW 540I in Severna Park, MD
While consumer was driving at about 25 mph and passenger's air bag deployed. there was no accident. contacted dealer, and dealer was willing to replace air bag.
1995 BMW 540I in Rogers, AR
Transmission dropped out. i found two earlier reports to bmw..bmw will not make allowances...engine short block replaced by bmw at 84,500 miles under 2nd owner. trans would down shift creating a drag on car...dealer told me that was norma...
1995 BMW 540I in Rogers, AR
Transmission dropped out. i found two earlier reports to bmw..bmw will not make allowances...engine short block replaced by bmw at 84,500 miles under 2nd owner. trans would down shift creating a drag on car...dealer told me that was norma...
2000 BMW 540I in Closter, NJ
Cup holders do not hold cups. cups go flying and spill hot coffee on passengers or driver. this could cause an accident or a burn to either person. bmw could care less.
1995 BMW 540I in Cypress, CA
The front seats cables malfunction. as a result, the seats twist. dealer contacted. they confirmed that "this is a standard problem".
1997 BMW 540I in Columbus, MS
Delamination/separation of tire tread from caseing-3 of the 4 tires on the car, severe .( dot number: lmt8axbu tire size: 225/55r/16 )
1994 BMW 540I in Daly City, CA
Speed sensor failed, causing failure of transmission, cannot change gears.please provide further information.
1994 BMW 540I in Daly City, CA
Speed sensor failed, causing failure of transmission, cannot change gears.please provide further information.
1998 BMW 540I in Houston, TX
Engine entermittently stalled when the clutch is depressed while driving and is related to an intermittent low rmp engine malfunction. yh
1995 BMW 540I in Lovettsville, VA
The drivers seat rail frame becomes loose due to elongated bolt holes, subsequently, the seat rocks during normal use. seems this might be a problem should the vehicle be in an accident.
1994 BMW 540I in Ludlow, MA
Drivers seat "rocks". if in an accident i fear the seat will detatch and driver will die. new seat rails will fix but bmw will not pay.
1998 BMW 540I in Chandler, AZ
Handles (2 incidents) broke off in the normal action of opening the door. nothing extraordinary about the situation. seems a very cheap component on a very safety conscious vehicle.
1997 BMW 540I in Northbrook, IL
While driving at 55 mph engine compartment caught on fire. insurance investigators claimed fire was due to brake fluid being expelled from abs system and iginiting exhaust manifold.
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