Recall List for the 2001 BMW 540

Official recalls have been issued for the 2001 BMW 540 by the NHTSA. The complete details of all recalls are listed below, along with what they cover and the recommended solutions.

Recalls don't cost you anything to get fixed, but most are time-limited, so if your car is affected you should call your local BMW service department immediately!

If you have questions about a recall, write down your VIN & then call BMW customer service.

  1. RECALL: Steering Rod May Detach From Wheel Knuckle

    If the steering rod detaches from the steerable wheel knuckle, it can cause sudden loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash. Read more »

    Date Announced
    AUG 28, 2019
    Vehicles Affected
    614
  2. RECALL: Inflators In Sports Steering Wheels May Explode

    An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death. Read more »

    Date Announced
    JAN 14, 2019
    Vehicles Affected
    157,549
  3. RECALL: Driver's Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Rupture

    In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or ... Read more »

    Date Announced
    JAN 20, 2017
    Vehicles Affected
    230,117
  4. RECALL: Engine Cooling Fan Assemblies/Service Parts

    This condition could cause the fan motor to become inoperative, or cause the motor circuit board in the assembly to overheat, potentially leading to a fire in the engine ... Read more »

    Date Announced
    AUG 10, 2012
    Vehicles Affected
    585
  5. RECALL: FMVSS 108/Replacement Headlamps/Amber Reflector

    Decreased lighting visibility may result in a vehicle crash. Read more »

    Date Announced
    MAY 11, 2009
    Vehicles Affected
    42,540
  6. RECALL: FMVSS 108/Aftermarket Combination Lamps

    Decreased lighting visibility may result in a vehicle crash. Read more »

    Date Announced
    APR 07, 2009
    Vehicles Affected
    16,270
  7. RECALL: Bmw/Air Bag Control Module

    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. ... Read more »

    Date Announced
    OCT 24, 2003
    Vehicles Affected
    23,000
  8. RECALL: Bmw/Engine Auxiliary/Cooling Fan

    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 ... Read more »

    Date Announced
    MAY 16, 2002
    Vehicles Affected
    1,550
  9. RECALL: Bmw/Engine Auxiliary/Cooling Fan

    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 ... Read more »

    Date Announced
    JUN 21, 2001
    Vehicles Affected
    76,469

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