MYRModel Year Report

2002 BMW 540IA

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2002 BMW 540IA
RENDERED 2026-08-02T14:21:40.840Z

Only 2 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 2 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, BMW 540IA Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2002 highlighted. 1989: 0 complaints 1989 1990: 0 complaints 1991: 0 complaints 1991 1992: 0 complaints 1993: 0 complaints 1993 1994: 0 complaints 1995: 0 complaints 1995 1997: 12 complaints 1998: 3 complaints 1998 1999: 10 complaints 2000: 8 complaints 2000 2001: 7 complaints 2002: 2 complaints 2002
2002: 2 complaints
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YearComplaints
19890
19900
19910
19920
19930
19940
19950
199712
19983
199910
20008
20017
20022

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 2 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

SEATS

1 of 2 total reports mentions: seats.

FIRE
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I WENT OUT TO MY BMW 540I AND FOUND THE DRIVER'S POWER SEAT ALL THE WAY BACK IN THE HORIZONTAL POSITION. I DID NOT LEAVE IT THIS WAY, SO THIS WAS CONFUSING TO ME.

NHTSA ODI report, 20120824

POWER TRAIN

1 of 2 total reports mentions: power train.

FIRE
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ON 7/19/2008, MY 2002 BMW 540I WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION CAUGHT FIRE WHILE MYSELF AND MY WIFE DRIVING TOWARD AN EVENING PARTY. AT FIRST I SMELL SOMETHING IS BURNING THEN SEE A TINY BIT OF SMOKE.

NHTSA ODI report, 20080721

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

1 of 2 total reports mentions: electrical system.

FIRE
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I WENT OUT TO MY BMW 540I AND FOUND THE DRIVER'S POWER SEAT ALL THE WAY BACK IN THE HORIZONTAL POSITION. I DID NOT LEAVE IT THIS WAY, SO THIS WAS CONFUSING TO ME.

NHTSA ODI report, 20120824

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20011210 — tires

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: DURING THE TIRE MOUNTING PROCESS ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES BUILT WITH STANDARD (NON-SPORT) SUSPENSION AND EQUIPPED WITH CONTINENTAL CONTITOURINGCONTACT CH95 ECOPLUS TIRES, SI

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT ALL FIVE TIRES FOR A POSSIBLE CUT IN THE SIDEWALL, AND IF A CUT IS FOUND, THE TIRE WILL BE REPLACED. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN DECEMBER 10, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES T

Campaign 01V352000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2002 BMW 540IA — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for seats issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for power train issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 01V352000 (tires) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 2002 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 2002 BMW 540IA?

The most-reported component is seats, accounting for 50% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2002 BMW 540IA have?

1 recall on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.