2019 BMW 540I
Only 12 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
Only 12 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 12
- Recalls
- 1
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
Campaigns on file for 2019
None on file
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2019: 12 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1989 | 0 |
| 1990 | 0 |
| 1991 | 0 |
| 1992 | 0 |
| 1993 | 0 |
| 1994 | 8 |
| 1995 | 10 |
| 1997 | 27 |
| 1998 | 26 |
| 1999 | 22 |
| 2000 | 31 |
| 2001 | 15 |
| 2002 | 12 |
| 2003 | 7 |
| 2017 | 20 |
| 2018 | 31 |
| 2019 | 12 |
| 2020 | 3 |
| 2021 | 9 |
| 2022 | 5 |
| 2023 | 6 |
| 2024 | 5 |
| 2025 | 1 |
Known problem areas
Only 12 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Vehicle speed control
3 of 12 total reports mention: vehicle speed control, most commonly citing accelerator pedal.
Show complaint excerpts
The contact owns a 2019 BMW 540i. The contact stated that while slowly driving into the driveway the vehicle erroneously accelerated forward at a high rate of speed and crashed into the garage door.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-05-14
The contact owns a 2019 BMW 540i. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the vehicle stalled without warning while depressing the accelerator pedal. The contact stated that while attempting to park the vehicle, the failure recurred.
NHTSA ODI report, 2021-06-15
Also filed under Air bags
Power train
2 of 12 total reports mention: power train, most commonly citing column shift.
Lane departure
2 of 12 total reports mention: lane departure, most commonly citing warning and assist.
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In March of 2026 I decided to make use of the vehicles lane keeping assistant and set the lane keeping assistant to maximum safety settings. Within 2 months I noticed the car began to slip l/shudder at the front end while taking highway exit ramps.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-10-22
Also filed under Wheels
Wheels
1 of 12 total reports mentions: wheels.
Visibility
1 of 12 total reports mentions: visibility, most commonly citing exterior.
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The contact owns a 2019 BMW 540i Sedan. The contact stated while driving at 45 MPH, the peripheral rear-view mirror detached and collided with the passenger's window. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired.
NHTSA ODI report, 2024-12-27
Safety timeline
1 recall · 0 investigations · oldest first
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2019-11-08Back over prevention19V684000 BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2018 540d, 2018-2020 530i, 530i xDrive, 540i, 540i xDrive, M550i xDrive, M5, 530e, 530e xDrive, X3 sDrive, X3 xDrive, X3 M40i, X3 M, and 2019-2020 X4 xDrive, X4 M40i, X4 M, X7 xDrive, X7 M50i,...
Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will update the back-up camera software, free of charge. The recall began November 8, 2019. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 or Rolls-Royce at 1-877-877-3735.
Buy-smart checklist
2019 BMW 540I — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Vehicle speed control: 3 reports on file for this year.
- Power train: 2 reports on file for this year.
- Lane departure: 2 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 19V684000 · Back over prevention
FAQ
- Is the 2019 BMW 540I reliable?
- There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
- What are the most common problems with the 2019 BMW 540I?
- The most-reported component is vehicle speed control, accounting for 25% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2019 BMW 540I have?
- 1 recall on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.