2000 BMW 540IA
Only 8 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 8 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 8
- Recalls
- 0
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
None on file
None on file
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2000: 8 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1989 | 0 |
| 1990 | 0 |
| 1991 | 0 |
| 1992 | 0 |
| 1993 | 0 |
| 1994 | 0 |
| 1995 | 0 |
| 1997 | 12 |
| 1998 | 3 |
| 1999 | 10 |
| 2000 | 8 |
| 2001 | 7 |
| 2002 | 2 |
Known problem areas
Only 8 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Engine and engine cooling
5 of 8 total reports mention: engine and engine cooling, most commonly citing radiator assembly and fan.
Show complaint excerpts
While driving in Massachusetts on 495N at about 5:30PM I smelled something burning. Checked my gauges and all seemed well, thought it may be a wood burning stove in the area I just kept driving. I turned off RT495 and onto rt 119.
NHTSA ODI report, 2007-12-19
At 71888 miles the radiator of my BMW 540I broke because of a crack in the plastic housing around the outlet.I had read about this problem on the roadfly message board.
NHTSA ODI report, 2003-10-27
Common radiator failures. All at usually below 50K miles.
NHTSA ODI report, 2003-02-03
Power train
2 of 8 total reports mention: power train, most commonly citing automatic transmission.
Structure
1 of 8 total reports mentions: structure.
Safety timeline
No recalls on file for this model year.
0 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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Buy-smart checklist
2000 BMW 540IA — pre-purchase inspection
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- Engine and engine cooling: 5 reports on file for this year.
- Power train: 2 reports on file for this year.
- Structure: 1 report on file for this year.
FAQ
- Is the 2000 BMW 540IA 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 2000 BMW 540IA?
- The most-reported component is engine and engine cooling, accounting for 63% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2000 BMW 540IA have?
- No recalls are on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.