BMW 540I power train problems by year
8 NHTSA owner complaints name the power train across 5 540I model years. The most reported year is 1999 with 3 reports.
| Year | Power Train reports | Share | Median mileage | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 540I | 2 | 7% | — | |
| 2017 540I | 1 | 5% | — | |
| 1999 540I | 3 | 14% | — | |
| 1998 540I | 1 | 4% | — | |
| 1997 540I | 1 | 4% | — |
Share is the fraction of that year’s complaints naming the power train. Raw counts are not adjusted for sales volume — years that sold more units naturally accumulate more reports.