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BMW 540i 2024

Midsize Cars AWD

Specifications

Engine
3,000 cc
6
Cylinders6
DrivetrainAWD
Body styleMidsize Cars

Fuel economy

🇺🇸 Local data
City
9.0 L/100 km
Highway
7.1 L/100 km
Combined
8.4 L/100 km
Emissions
191 g/km
CO₂

Recalls

1 campaign🇺🇸 Local data
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC):CONTROL MODULE 24V697000 · 2024-09-18 · NHTSA
Consequence · Remedy

A loss of brake power assist or rear brake function can result in extended stopping distance. A loss of ABS or DSC can cause a loss of vehicle handling and control. Either of these scenarios can increase the risk of a crash.

Dealers will replace the integrated brake system, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 13, 2024. Owners can contact BMW Customer Service at 1-800-525-7417.

Common problems

5 reports🇺🇸 Local data

Reported by owners to the source below. It is not a verdict on this car: it is what people wrote.

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) 2025-01-30 · NHTSA

See attached document for complaint.

SERVICE BRAKES 2024-11-15 · NHTSA

I reserved this vehicle with a deposit on Oct. 26. At the time I was told the vehicle was under recall/stop sale for a brake issue and I would not be able to take delivery until the recall work was performed. On 11/5, I was able to purchase the vehicle after the repair work was done. After leaving the dealership, a…

BACK OVER PREVENTION,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 2024-11-14 · NHTSA

See attached document for complaint.

BACK OVER PREVENTION,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE Crash 2024-10-29 · NHTSA

PROBLEM: I recently had several incidents when the RAB (rear automatic brake) on the 2024 BMW 540i vehicle DID NOT WORK on multiple occasions. The vehicle never stopped as I backed out of my parking space. Afterwards I tested the RAB by perpendicularly slowly walking behind the car. I had to run out of the way when …

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) 2024-10-16 · NHTSA

The contact owns a 2024 BMW 540i. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V10400(Electronic Stability Control(ESC), Service Brakes, Hydraulic); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reas…

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