Serious
Electronic Stability Control (Esc):Control Module
loss of brake power assist or rear brake function can result in extended stopping distance.
2024 Bmw 540i Recalls & Complaints
1
open safety recall on record
Serious
The recalls
Complaint volume
| Complaints filed | 10 |
|---|---|
| Reporting a crash | 2 |
| Reporting a fire | 0 |
| Injuries reported | 0 |
| Deaths reported | 0 |
| Severity Index | 0.40 |
What owners report most
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic — 2 reports
- Electronic Stability Control (Esc) — 2 reports
- Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking — 1 reports
- Back Over Prevention: Rearview System Braking — 1 reports
- Electrical System:Adas:Blindspot:Sensors — 1 reports
- Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera — 1 reports
- Back Over Prevention — 1 reports
- Service Brakes — 1 reports
What to do
- Find your 17-character VIN on the driver's door jamb or the base of the windscreen.
- Check it against NHTSA's official lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls — the authoritative record for your exact car.
- Book the repair with any franchised dealer. Safety recall work is free, with no time limit and regardless of who owns the car now.
Other model years
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Questions
Does an open recall mean the car is unsafe to drive?
Not usually. NHTSA issues a "do not drive" or "park outside" advisory when a defect is dangerous enough to keep you out of the car — those are flagged Critical above. Everything else should be repaired promptly but is not an immediate stop-driving order.
Do I pay for recall repairs?
No. Federal law requires the manufacturer to fix a safety recall free of charge, including parts and labour, whether or not you are the original owner.
Why are there complaints but no recalls?
Complaints are unverified reports filed by owners. They can prompt an investigation, but many never become recalls — either the fault isn't safety-related or it isn't widespread.