1996 BMW 540
Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 1996 BMW 540 is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 7 on record.
1996 BMW 540 at a glance
Included: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.
1996 BMW 540 recalls 0
No NHTSA safety-recall campaigns are on record for the 1996 BMW 540.
Source: U.S. NHTSA, checked 4 Nov 2026. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.
Investigations & service bulletins
Manufacturer service bulletins 4
Technical notes the manufacturer sent to dealers about known issues and fixes. Useful to mention to a mechanic — they are not recalls and repairs may not be covered.
The basic conditions for initializing the power windows are not met.
Bulletin B510819 · Electrical System, Visibility · Jan 2024FAULTY IGNITION/STARTER SWITCH. *TW
Bulletin 61 20 96 · Electrical System · Jan 1997INTRODUCTION OF THE NAVIGATION SYSTEM. *TW
Bulletin 84/05/96 · Equipment · Nov 1996FLICKERING ILLUMINATION IN MULTI-FUNCTION STEERING WHEEL (MFL) SWITCHES. *TW
Bulletin 61/1//96R · Electrical System · Nov 1996Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, listed for the 540. Model-year data, not specific to one car.