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BMW 540I 2000 Safety Review #735959
BMW 540I 2000 car safety problem was reported on .BMW 540I 2000, manufactured by BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE had a problem with OTHER . 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. *AK.1 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Bmw 540i 2000 problem was reported in CLOSTER, NJ. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on 19990901. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Bmw 540i 2000 drive type:RWD. FUEL SYSTEM:N/A. FUEL TYPE: GAS.
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BMW 540I Air Bags
BMW 540I 2000 Safety Review #742972
BMW 540I 2000 car safety problem was reported on Mar 22, 2001.BMW 540I 2000, manufactured by BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE had a problem with AIR BAGS . NOTE: CAR COULD BE DRIVEN AFTER AIRBAG WENT OFF. ENGINE TURNED OFF WHEN BAG RELEASED.*AK.1 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBADN6345YG. Bmw 540i 2000 problem was reported in CLIFTON, NC. Accident was reported to Police. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on 20000701. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Bmw 540i 2000 drive type:RWD. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 50 mph.
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BMW 540I Visibility Windshield
BMW 540I 2000 Safety Review #745132
BMW 540I 2000 car safety problem was reported on Dec 10, 2000.BMW 540I 2000, manufactured by BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE had a problem with VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD . NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBADN5341YG. Bmw 540i 2000 problem was reported in SAN JOSE, CA. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on 20000101. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Bmw 540i 2000 drive type:RWD. FUEL SYSTEM:N/A. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 65 mph.
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BMW 540I Fuel System, Gasoline Storage Tank Assembly
BMW 540I 2000 Safety Review #894307
BMW 540I 2000 car safety problem was reported on Aug 07, 2001.BMW 540I 2000, manufactured by BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE had a problem with FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY . 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 SEE TANK WAS MOIST AFTER LOOKING UNDERNIETH. TOOK TO DEALER, AND THEY WILL REPLACE FUEL TANK. CONSUMER FELT A PIECE OF TIRE SHOULD NOT PUNCTURE A FUEL TANK.*AK.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBADN534XYG. Bmw 540i 2000 problem was reported in FISHERS, IN. Vehicle was purchased on 20001101. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Bmw 540i 2000 drive type:RWD. FUEL SYSTEM:N/A. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Bmw 540i 2000 TRANSMISSION TYPE: MAN . VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.
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BMW 540I Tires Tread/belt
BMW 540I 2000 Safety Review #10022548
BMW 540I 2000 car safety problem was reported on May 27, 2003.BMW 540I 2000, manufactured by BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE had a problem with TIRES:TREAD/BELT . BRIDGESTONE TIRE EQUIPMENT UNRAVELED ON VEHICLE WHILE IN MOTION. *MR 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. *SCC *JB.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):9999. Bmw 540i 2000 problem was reported in SAN JOSE, CA. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on 20030215. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was using Cruise Control.DEALER'S NAME: BMW OAKLAND .
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BMW 540I Engine And Engine Cooling Cooling System Radiator Assembly
BMW 540I 2000 Safety Review #10030301
BMW 540I 2000 car safety problem was reported on July 26, 2003.BMW 540I 2000, manufactured by BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE had a problem with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY . RADIATOR FAILURE. *AK.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Bmw 540i 2000 problem was reported in ST. PETERSBURG, FL. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. DEALER'S NAME: FERMAN . DEALER'S CITY: PALM HARBOR . DEALER'S STATE CODE: FL.
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BMW 540I 2000 Safety Review #10030308
BMW 540I 2000 car safety problem was reported on June 15, 2003.BMW 540I 2000, manufactured by BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE had a problem with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY . 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, I WAS ABLE TO STOP UNDER CONTROL AND GET REPAIR WITHOUT MAJOR INCIDENT; OTHER UNSUSPECTING DRIVERS HAVE BEEN, AND WILL BE, LESS FORTUNATE. TO BMW'S CREDIT, THEY REPLACED MY RADIATOR UNDER WARRANTY. BUT THIS DOES NOT EXCUSE A KNOWN DESIGN DEFICIENCY.*AK.Mileage was 45000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBADN5344YG. Bmw 540i 2000 problem was reported in MORTON, IL. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on 19991031. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 8 CYLINDERS. Bmw 540i 2000 drive type:RWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Bmw 540i 2000 TRANSMISSION TYPE: MAN . DEALER'S NAME: BMW OF PEORIA . DEALER'S CITY: PEORIA . DEALER'S STATE CODE: IL. DEALER'S ZIPCODE: 61615 .
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BMW 540I 2000 Safety Review #10043755
BMW 540I 2000 car safety problem was reported on Oct 18, 2003.BMW 540I 2000, manufactured by BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE had a problem with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM . WATER PUMP FAILURE.THIS IS A KNOWN DEFECT THAT INVOLVES A HIGH PERCENTAGE OF THE E39 540I BMW. THE FAILURE OF THE PUMP IS KNOWN TO HAPPEN BETWEEN 5000-60000 MILES AND CAN PUT THE DRIVER IN DANGER AND CAUSE UNNECESSARY EXPENSIVE REPAIRS TO BE INCURRED ON A CAR OF THIS CALIBER. THE WATER PUMP FAILURE IN MY CASE DESTROYED THE MAIN DRIVE BELT LEAVING ME WITH OUT POWER STEERING, BRAKES, ALTERNATOR ETC. E39 OWNERS WHO HAVE HAD THIS EXPERIENCE SHOULD BE REIMBURSED FOR THE REPAIRS AND COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE FAULTY DESIGN AND PROBLEMS ASSOCIATED WITH THE WATER PUMP AND COOLING SYSTEM. *AK.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 58900 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBADN5343YG. Bmw 540i 2000 problem was reported in DULUTH, GA. Vehicle was purchased on 20031018. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 8 CYLINDERS. Bmw 540i 2000 drive type:RWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Bmw 540i 2000 TRANSMISSION TYPE: MAN . VEHICLE SPEED: 65 mph.
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BMW 540I 2000 Safety Review #10045940
BMW 540I 2000 car safety problem was reported on Mar 01, 2003.BMW 540I 2000, manufactured by BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE had a problem with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY . RADIATOR FAILURE. *AK.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 57135 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBADN5344YG. Bmw 540i 2000 problem was reported in GREAT FALLS, VA. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on 20000111. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 8 CYLINDERS. Bmw 540i 2000 drive type:RWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Bmw 540i 2000 TRANSMISSION TYPE: MAN . VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph. DEALER'S NAME: FARIFAX BMW . DEALER'S TELEPHONE NUMBER: 703 560-2300 . DEALER'S CITY: FAIRFAX . DEALER'S STATE CODE: VA. DEALER'S ZIPCODE: 22031 .
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BMW 540I 2000 Safety Review #10046866
BMW 540I 2000 car safety problem was reported on Nov 13, 2003.BMW 540I 2000, manufactured by BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE had a problem with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY . RADIATOR FAILURE (BLOCKED). *LA.Mileage was 62000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBADN5348YG. Bmw 540i 2000 problem was reported in COLUMBUS, OH. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on 20020907. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 8 CYLINDERS. Bmw 540i 2000 drive type:RWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Bmw 540i 2000 TRANSMISSION TYPE: MAN . VEHICLE SPEED: 65 mph.
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BMW 540I 2000 Safety Review #10073963
BMW 540I 2000 car safety problem was reported on Apr 20, 2004.BMW 540I 2000, manufactured by BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE had a problem with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY . WHILE DRIVING COOLANT WAS LEAKING FROM THE RADIATOR. DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED, BUT DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. *AK.Mileage was 68000 miles. Bmw 540i 2000 problem was reported in SPRING, TX. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.
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BMW 540I Air Bags Frontal
BMW 540I 2000 Safety Review #10114924
BMW 540I 2000 car safety problem was reported on Feb 08, 2005.BMW 540I 2000, manufactured by BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE had a problem with AIR BAGS:FRONTAL . WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH DRIVER'S AIR BAG INADVERTENTLY DEPLOYED. DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED, BUT DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. *AK.Mileage was 43000 miles. Bmw 540i 2000 problem was reported in NEW YORK, NY. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 45 mph.
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BMW 540I 2000 Safety Review #10114929
BMW 540I 2000 car safety problem was reported on Feb 06, 2005.BMW 540I 2000, manufactured by BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE had a problem with AIR BAGS:FRONTAL . WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH DRIVERS AIR BAG INADVERTENTLY DEPLOYED. DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED, BUT DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. *AK.Mileage was 43000 miles. Bmw 540i 2000 problem was reported in NEW YORK, NY. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 45 mph.
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BMW 540I Electrical System Ignition Module
BMW 540I 2000 Safety Review #10209879
BMW 540I 2000 car safety problem was reported on Dec 23, 2005.BMW 540I 2000, manufactured by BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE had a problem with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE . I WAS MOVING MY CAR IN ORDER TO PARK IT SOMEWHERE ELSE. THE CAR STARTED THEN COMPLETE FAILURE. THE CAR CUT OFF, NO POWER BRAKES, NO POWER STEERING. I HAD TO PRESS THE BRAKES VERY HARD TO GET STOPPAGE. THE THERMOSTAT SHORTED OUT AND BURNED OUT THE MAIN COMPUTER. THE CAR WOULD NOT START. THE MAIN COMPUTER WAS REPLACED, THE WIRING HARNESS WAS BURNED OUT AND SEVERAL OTHER ELECTRONIC PARTS WERE REPLACED. THE ALUMINUM THERMOSTAT HOUSING WAS MELTED AND WAS REPLACED! TOTAL OF OVER $5,000 WAS REQUIRED TO FIX. IF A FUSE HAD BEEN THERE IT WOULD HAVE BEEN A COUPLE OF HUNDRED DOLLARS AND IF THIS HAD BEEN ON THE ROAD AS SPEED IT COULD HAVE BEEN EXTREMELY DANGEROUS. *TR.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 70000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBADN5343YG. Bmw 540i 2000 problem was reported in POTOMAC, MD. Vehicle was purchased on 20030824. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 8 CYLINDERS. Bmw 540i 2000 drive type:RWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Bmw 540i 2000 TRANSMISSION TYPE: MAN . VEHICLE SPEED: 25 mph.
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BMW 540I Electrical System Wiring Front Underhood
BMW 540I 2000 Safety Review #10223331
BMW 540I 2000 car safety problem was reported on Mar 28, 2008.BMW 540I 2000, manufactured by BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE had a problem with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD . I HAVE A 2000 BMW 540I (E39). MY CAR WAS IN A PRISTINE CONDITION, AND ALL OF SUDDEN, THE "ENGINE FAILSAFE PROG" MESSAGE CAME UP, AND THE CAR SHUTDOWN. I TOOK IT TO A DEALERSHIP, AND I WAS TOLD THE THERMOSTAT WAS BURNED BADLY, CAUSING THE ENGINE WIRING HARNESS AND DME BURNED AS WELL. I BELIEVE THIS IS A BIG SAFETY CONCERN FOR THOSE THAT OWN THIS VEHICLE. I WAS QUOTED $3500 TO FIX THIS ISSUE, AND CURRENTLY IT'S BEING REPAIRED AT BMW SEATTLE. *TR.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 103300 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBADN5343YG. Bmw 540i 2000 problem was reported in CANYON COUNTRY, CA. Vehicle was purchased on 20070304. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 8 CYLINDERS. Bmw 540i 2000 drive type:RWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Bmw 540i 2000 TRANSMISSION TYPE: MAN .
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BMW 540I 2000 Safety Review #10246860
BMW 540I 2000 car safety problem was reported on Jan 10, 2008.BMW 540I 2000, manufactured by BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE had a problem with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM . TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 BMW 540I. WHILE DRIVING LESS THAN 70 MPH, THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT IN THE VEHICLE FILLED WITH SMOKE. THE CONTACT PULLED THE VEHICLE OVER AND CALLED THE POLICE AND FIRE DEPARTMENTS. IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THERE WAS AN ELECTRICAL PROBLEM. THE INSURANCE COMPANY REFUSED TO PAY FOR ANY DAMAGE BECAUSE THERE WERE NO FLAMES. AN ANALYSIS WAS PERFORMED BY BMW. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 149,900. UPDATED 12/11/08. *LJ UPDATED 12/11/08.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 140000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBADN6347YG. Bmw 540i 2000 problem was reported in TYNGSEORO, MA. Accident was reported to Police. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on 20000101. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 8 CYLINDERS. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Bmw 540i 2000 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. VEHICLE SPEED: 70 mph. DEALER'S NAME: TULLEY BMW . DEALER'S CITY: NASHUA . DEALER'S STATE CODE: NH.
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BMW 540I Electrical System Battery
BMW 540I 2000 Safety Review #10302396
BMW 540I 2000 car safety problem was reported on Oct 10, 2000.BMW 540I 2000, manufactured by BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE had a problem with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BATTERY . TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 BMW 540I. SHE STATED THAT THE BATTERY CONTINUED TO FAIL ON THE VEHICLE WHICH CAUSED SEVERAL UNDISCLOSED ELECTRICAL FAILURES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER NINE TIMES TO CORRECT THE FAULTY BATTERY ISSUE, TO NO AVAIL. ON A SEPARATE OCCASION, WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS SITTING IDLE THE FRONTAL DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER'S SIDE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED WHICH CAUSED ALL OF THE WINDOWS TO SHATTER. NO ONE WAS IN THE VEHICLE AT THE TIME OF FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THEY REFUSED TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE SINCE THE BATTERY WAS PURCHASED FROM A THIRD PARTY. NO REPAIRS WERE MADE TO THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE UNDER 36,206. .Mileage was 36206 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBADN6347YG. Bmw 540i 2000 problem was reported in LAS CRISIS, NM. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.
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BMW 540I Air Bags Frontal
BMW 540I 2000 Safety Review #10302396
BMW 540I 2000 car safety problem was reported on Oct 10, 2000.BMW 540I 2000, manufactured by BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE had a problem with AIR BAGS:FRONTAL . TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 BMW 540I. SHE STATED THAT THE BATTERY CONTINUED TO FAIL ON THE VEHICLE WHICH CAUSED SEVERAL UNDISCLOSED ELECTRICAL FAILURES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER NINE TIMES TO CORRECT THE FAULTY BATTERY ISSUE, TO NO AVAIL. ON A SEPARATE OCCASION, WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS SITTING IDLE THE FRONTAL DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER'S SIDE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED WHICH CAUSED ALL OF THE WINDOWS TO SHATTER. NO ONE WAS IN THE VEHICLE AT THE TIME OF FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THEY REFUSED TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE SINCE THE BATTERY WAS PURCHASED FROM A THIRD PARTY. NO REPAIRS WERE MADE TO THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE UNDER 36,206. .Mileage was 36206 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBADN6347YG. Bmw 540i 2000 problem was reported in LAS CRISIS, NM. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.
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BMW 540I Service Brakes, Hydraulic Antilock
BMW 540I 2000 Safety Review #10318153
BMW 540I 2000 car safety problem was reported on Feb 08, 2010.BMW 540I 2000, manufactured by BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE had a problem with SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK . TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 BMW 540I. WHEN THE BRAKES WERE DEPRESSED, THE TRACTION DID NOT HOLD OR CONTROL THE VEHICLE. THE INSTRUMENT PANEL GAUGE ALSO FAILED TO FUNCTION PROPERLY WHEN THE ABS FAILED. THE BMW MANUFACTURER WAS CALLED AND INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT HIS WARRANTY HAD EXPIRED AND HE WOULD BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE REPAIR COST. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 91,000..Mileage was 91000 miles. Bmw 540i 2000 problem was reported in NEW BRITAIN, CT. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.
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BMW 540I Electrical System Instrument Panel
BMW 540I 2000 Safety Review #10318153
BMW 540I 2000 car safety problem was reported on Feb 08, 2010.BMW 540I 2000, manufactured by BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE had a problem with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT PANEL . TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 BMW 540I. WHEN THE BRAKES WERE DEPRESSED, THE TRACTION DID NOT HOLD OR CONTROL THE VEHICLE. THE INSTRUMENT PANEL GAUGE ALSO FAILED TO FUNCTION PROPERLY WHEN THE ABS FAILED. THE BMW MANUFACTURER WAS CALLED AND INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT HIS WARRANTY HAD EXPIRED AND HE WOULD BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE REPAIR COST. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 91,000..Mileage was 91000 miles. Bmw 540i 2000 problem was reported in NEW BRITAIN, CT. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.
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BMW 540I Engine And Engine Cooling Cooling System
BMW 540I 2000 Safety Review #10362407
BMW 540I 2000 car safety problem was reported on Oct 08, 2010.BMW 540I 2000, manufactured by BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC had a problem with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM . ENGINE FIRE: ELECTRONIC THERMOSTAT WIRES OVERHEATED AND CAUSED WIRES AND ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS TO BURN. SMOKE ENTERED THE CABIN WHILE DRIVING AND VEHICLE PERFORMANCE HAS BEEN DEGRADED. *TR.Vehicle was on fire. Mileage was 109000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBADN6347YG. Bmw 540i 2000 problem was reported in DIX HILLS, NY. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 8 CYLINDERS. VEHICLE SPEED: 35 mph.
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BMW 540I Electrical System
BMW 540I 2000 Safety Review #10362407
BMW 540I 2000 car safety problem was reported on Oct 08, 2010.BMW 540I 2000, manufactured by BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC had a problem with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM . ENGINE FIRE: ELECTRONIC THERMOSTAT WIRES OVERHEATED AND CAUSED WIRES AND ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS TO BURN. SMOKE ENTERED THE CABIN WHILE DRIVING AND VEHICLE PERFORMANCE HAS BEEN DEGRADED. *TR.Vehicle was on fire. Mileage was 109000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBADN6347YG. Bmw 540i 2000 problem was reported in DIX HILLS, NY. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 8 CYLINDERS. VEHICLE SPEED: 35 mph.
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BMW 540I Engine And Engine Cooling Cooling System Fan
BMW 540I 2000 Safety Review #10366668
BMW 540I 2000 car safety problem was reported on Nov 17, 2010.BMW 540I 2000, manufactured by BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC had a problem with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN . TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 BMW 540I. WHILE THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 1 MPH IN THE DRIVEWAY, THERE WAS A LOUD ROARING NOISE OUTSIDE OF THE VEHICLE. IMMEDIATELY, THE ENGINE WAS TURNED OFF. THE RADIATOR FAN BLADES DETACHED, DENTED THE HOOD, WHICH CAUSED THE PAINT TO PEEL AND THEN FELL TO THE GROUND.. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 111,000. THE CONTACT WAS IN THE PROCESS OF TOWING THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 111,000. .0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 111000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBADN6349YG. Bmw 540i 2000 problem was reported in OAK BROOK, IL. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.
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BMW 540I Air Bags
BMW 540I 2000 Safety Review #10383332
BMW 540I 2000 car safety problem was reported on Oct 14, 2010.BMW 540I 2000, manufactured by BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC had a problem with AIR BAGS . BOUGHT A BMW WITH THE AIRBAG SIGN ON FROM A CAR DEALERSHIP. *TR.Mileage was 141000 miles. Bmw 540i 2000 problem was reported in NY, NY. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.
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BMW 540I 2000 Safety Review #10392144
BMW 540I 2000 car safety problem was reported on Feb 27, 2011.BMW 540I 2000, manufactured by BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC had a problem with AIR BAGS . TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 BMW 540I. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH WHEN ROAD DEBRIS CRASHED INTO THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE DOOR AND THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE AIR BAG DEPLOYED. THE VEHICLE WAS PULLED OVER AND SHUT OFF. A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED BUT THE CONTACT SUSTAINED MINOR INJURIES FROM THE AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP WHERE THE CONTACT WAS TOLD THAT THE IMPACT FROM THE DEBRIS WAS NOT SUFFICIENT TO WARRANT AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 120,000. .Vehicle was involved in a crash. 1 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 120000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBADN6347YG. Bmw 540i 2000 problem was reported in FRANKLIN LAKES, NJ. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 60 mph.
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BMW 540I Electrical System
BMW 540I 2000 Safety Review #10432977
BMW 540I 2000 car safety problem was reported on Oct 27, 2011.BMW 540I 2000, manufactured by BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC had a problem with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM . LIKE 80% OF OWNERS OF BMW 540I, 740I, 740IL, X5 OWNERS FROM YEARS 1999-2003 SUFFER FROM FACTORY DEFECT VARIABLE VALVE TIMING UNITS OR AS BMW CALLS IT VANOS. THE PARTS ON THE INSIDE CAUSE TERRIBLE DIESEL TYPE NOISES. I'VE TALKED TO MANY CERTIFIED MECHANICS WHO HAVE TOLD ME IF AFFECTS HOW THE ENGINE RUNS AND PERFORMS. *TT.Mileage was 80000 miles. Bmw 540i 2000 problem was reported in PHOENIX, AZ. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.
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BMW 540I Steering
BMW 540I 2000 Safety Review #10438144
BMW 540I 2000 car safety problem was reported on Nov 30, 2011.BMW 540I 2000, manufactured by BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC had a problem with STEERING . LUCKY I WAS STOPPED WHEN THIS OCCURRED. MY ENGINE MADE A TERRIBLE NOISE AND CUT OUT. I WENT TO RESTART MY ENGINE AND NOTICED THAT ALL MY INDICATOR LIGHTS WERE ON. I WENT TO DRIVE AND MY POWER STEERING WAS COMPLETELY SHOT. COME TO FIND OUT THAT MY POWER STEERING PUMP BROKE WITH NO REAL WARNING. IF I HAD BEEN AT A HIGH SPEED THIS COULD HAVE LEAD TO A SERIOUS INJURY. *TR.Bmw 540i 2000 problem was reported in GROTON, CT. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.
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BMW 540I Exterior Lighting
BMW 540I 2000 Safety Review #10488935
BMW 540I 2000 car safety problem was reported on Nov 15, 2012.BMW 540I 2000, manufactured by BMW of North America, LLC had a problem with EXTERIOR LIGHTING . WIRING HARNESS IN LOOM AT CONNECTION BETWEEN BODY AND TRUNK LID IS SHOWING CRACKED WIRES WHICH CAN LEAD TO A VARIETY OF SYMPTOMS WHEN WIRES SHORT. TRUNK WILL ONLY OPEN MANUALLY WITH KEY. KEY FOB REMOTE AND INSIDE VEHICLE TRUNK RELEASE DO NOT WORK. TRUNK CANNOT BE OPENED WHEN DOORS ARE UNLOCKED USING TRUNK HANDLE. OTHER SYMPTOMS INCLUDE MANY FALSE DASHBOARD WARNING INDICATORS RANGING FROM LOW COOLANT, TRUNK LID NOT CLOSED, ETC. WIRING SHORT COULD BE FIRE HAZARD. MANY EXAMPLE CASES CAN BE FOUND HERE HTTP://WWW.BIMMERFEST.COM/FORUMS/SHOWTHREAD.PHP?T=397245. *TR.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 104000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBADN6346YG. Bmw 540i 2000 problem was reported in PITTSBURGH, PA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 8 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS.
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BMW 540I Unknown Or Other
BMW 540I 2000 Safety Review #10488935
BMW 540I 2000 car safety problem was reported on Nov 15, 2012.BMW 540I 2000, manufactured by BMW of North America, LLC had a problem with UNKNOWN OR OTHER . WIRING HARNESS IN LOOM AT CONNECTION BETWEEN BODY AND TRUNK LID IS SHOWING CRACKED WIRES WHICH CAN LEAD TO A VARIETY OF SYMPTOMS WHEN WIRES SHORT. TRUNK WILL ONLY OPEN MANUALLY WITH KEY. KEY FOB REMOTE AND INSIDE VEHICLE TRUNK RELEASE DO NOT WORK. TRUNK CANNOT BE OPENED WHEN DOORS ARE UNLOCKED USING TRUNK HANDLE. OTHER SYMPTOMS INCLUDE MANY FALSE DASHBOARD WARNING INDICATORS RANGING FROM LOW COOLANT, TRUNK LID NOT CLOSED, ETC. WIRING SHORT COULD BE FIRE HAZARD. MANY EXAMPLE CASES CAN BE FOUND HERE HTTP://WWW.BIMMERFEST.COM/FORUMS/SHOWTHREAD.PHP?T=397245. *TR.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 104000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBADN6346YG. Bmw 540i 2000 problem was reported in PITTSBURGH, PA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 8 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS.
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BMW 540I Electrical System
BMW 540I 2000 Safety Review #10488935
BMW 540I 2000 car safety problem was reported on Nov 15, 2012.BMW 540I 2000, manufactured by BMW of North America, LLC had a problem with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM . WIRING HARNESS IN LOOM AT CONNECTION BETWEEN BODY AND TRUNK LID IS SHOWING CRACKED WIRES WHICH CAN LEAD TO A VARIETY OF SYMPTOMS WHEN WIRES SHORT. TRUNK WILL ONLY OPEN MANUALLY WITH KEY. KEY FOB REMOTE AND INSIDE VEHICLE TRUNK RELEASE DO NOT WORK. TRUNK CANNOT BE OPENED WHEN DOORS ARE UNLOCKED USING TRUNK HANDLE. OTHER SYMPTOMS INCLUDE MANY FALSE DASHBOARD WARNING INDICATORS RANGING FROM LOW COOLANT, TRUNK LID NOT CLOSED, ETC. WIRING SHORT COULD BE FIRE HAZARD. MANY EXAMPLE CASES CAN BE FOUND HERE HTTP://WWW.BIMMERFEST.COM/FORUMS/SHOWTHREAD.PHP?T=397245. *TR.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 104000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBADN6346YG. Bmw 540i 2000 problem was reported in PITTSBURGH, PA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 8 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS.
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BMW 540I Engine
BMW 540I 2000 Safety Review #10519549
BMW 540I 2000 car safety problem was reported on June 10, 2013.BMW 540I 2000, manufactured by BMW of North America, LLC had a problem with ENGINE . TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 BMW 540I. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER SHIFTING INTO REVERSE, THE ENGINE SEIZED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR DIAGNOSIS WHERE IT WAS ADVISED THAT THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED A HYDRO-LOCK FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED AND MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 180,000. *TR.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 180000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBADN634XYG. Bmw 540i 2000 problem was reported in ELIZABETH, NJ. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 8 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS.
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BMW 540I Exterior Lighting
BMW 540I 2000 Safety Review #10552200
BMW 540I 2000 car safety problem was reported on Oct 22, 2013.BMW 540I 2000, manufactured by BMW of North America, LLC had a problem with EXTERIOR LIGHTING . TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 BMW 540I. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKE LIGHTS REMAINED ILLUMINATED, CAUSING THEM TO OVERHEAT AND MELT THE CASING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THE TECHNICIAN ADVISED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 00V048000 (EXTERIOR LIGHTING). THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 99,021. .Vehicle was on fire. 0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 99021 miles. Bmw 540i 2000 problem was reported in TUCSON, AZ. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.
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BMW 540I Engine
BMW 540I 2000 Safety Review #10569285
BMW 540I 2000 car safety problem was reported on Dec 11, 2013.BMW 540I 2000, manufactured by BMW of North America, LLC had a problem with ENGINE . TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 BMW 540I. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 10 MPH, SHE HEARD A LOUD NOISE AS METAL SHARDS STARTED TO FALL FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE CHECK ENGINE AND THE COOLANT WARNING LAMPS WERE ILLUMINATED BEFORE THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER INSPECTING THE VEHICLE, SHE NOTICED THAT THE CLUTCH FAN HAD BECOME SEPARATED AND COOLANT WAS LEAKING. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER WHERE THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THE CLUTCH FAN WAS FRACTURED AND CUTTING THROUGH THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. THE MANUFACTURER MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 130,000. .0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 130000 miles. Bmw 540i 2000 problem was reported in LEWES, DE. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 10 mph.
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