1996 BMW 540I
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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These records cover every 1996 BMW 540I. To see whether one car still needs a recall repair, decode its VIN or check it with NHTSA.
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 10249437The basic conditions for initializing the power windows are not met.
- 10135028SERVICE ACTION: PROGRAM DME: The incorrect dataset could be programmed into DME 5.2.1 control module.
- 600879Condition with dsp amplifier drains battery.*yc
- 600527Situation with the tension rod test gauge.
- 600434Experiencing an intermittent momentary event where the brake pedal does not immediatlely return. Models built prior to 3/97 *db*yc
- 600433New evaporative (charcoal) canister purge line. All E38 and E39 modele introduced into production approximately 3/97 *db*yc
- 600431Condition with brake pad warning stays illuminated after brake pad replacement.
- 600299Exhibiting a creaking noise from the upper door area exhibited in some E39 models built prior to 4/97 *db*yc
- 600226Subject on tank ventilation leak couplers.
- 53108Trip odometer resets by itself.
Every BMW 540I model year
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