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2017 Bmw 540i Reliability & Recall Report

Based on 1 NHTSA recall and 20 owner complaints. All data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — free, no signup required.

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Recommended — 2017 Bmw 540i

The 2017 Bmw 540i shows low recall and complaint activity. Based on available NHTSA data, this is generally considered a solid model year choice.

1
NHTSA Recalls
1 recall on record
20
Owner Complaints
Filed with NHTSA
0
Crashes + Injuries
In NHTSA complaints

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NHTSA Recalls — 2017 Bmw 540i (1)

All recalls listed below must be repaired by an authorized Bmw dealer at no charge to the owner.

🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #20V243000
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Most Common Problems — 2017 Bmw 540i

Based on 20 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Bars show relative complaint frequency.

Electrical System
4
Air Bags
4
Tires
2
Engine
2
Service Brakes
2
Seats
1
Unknown Or Other
1
Exterior Lighting
1
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Bmw 540i — Complaints by Year

Spike in a year = known problem year. The 2017 model year is highlighted.

2011 0 complaints 2012 0 complaints 2013 0 complaints 2014 0 complaints 2015 0 complaints 2016 0 complaints 2017 20 complaints 2018 0 complaints 2019 0 complaints 2020 0 complaints 2021 0 complaints

✅ Best model years: 2011, 2012, 2013 — Lowest complaint rates for this model.

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Frequently Asked Questions — 2017 Bmw 540i

Is the 2017 Bmw 540i reliable?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2017 Bmw 540i has 1 recall and 20 owner complaints. This is generally considered a reliable model year.
How many recalls does the 2017 Bmw 540i have?
The 2017 Bmw 540i has 1 NHTSA recall. Affected systems include: see recall details above. All recalls are repaired free at authorized dealers.
What are the most common problems with the 2017 Bmw 540i?
The most commonly reported problems for the 2017 Bmw 540i are: Electrical System, Air Bags, Tires, Engine. See the complaint breakdown above for full details.
Is the 2017 Bmw 540i safe to buy?
The 2017 Bmw 540i has some safety and reliability items to review before buying. Ensure all 1 recallis completed at a dealer. A pre-purchase inspection by an independent mechanic is strongly recommended.
What year Bmw 540i should I buy?
Based on NHTSA complaint data, the best years for the Bmw 540i are: 2011, 2012, 2013. These show the lowest complaint rates.
Data source: All recall and complaint data is sourced directly from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) public API. Data is cached and refreshed every 7 days. Recall and complaint counts reflect data available at the time of last cache update. For the most current recall status on a specific vehicle, enter the VIN above or visit NHTSA.gov/recalls.