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BMW 540I electrical system problems by year

23 NHTSA owner complaints name the electrical system across 5 540I model years. The most reported year is 2000 with 8 reports.

YearElectrical System reportsShare
2018 540I414%
2017 540I420%
2000 540I826%
1999 540I418%
1997 540I311%

Share is the fraction of that year’s complaints naming the electrical system. Raw counts are not adjusted for sales volume — years that sold more units naturally accumulate more reports.