2017 BMW 540i xDrive recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2017 BMW 540i xDrive; the most frequently affected component is air bags. Owners filed 20 complaints, most often about air bags. Among the 5 model years of this model in the database, 2017 ranks #4 for number of recalls.

Recalls1

Complaints20

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Recalls (1)

Air bagsCampaign 20V243000 · 29 Apr 2020

Problem: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2017 530i, 530i xDrive, 540i and 540i xDrive and 2017-2018 530e xDrive vehicles. Prior exposure to excessive levels of humidity within the driver and passenger head air bag inflators may affect the proper deployment of the head air bags.

Risk: In the event of a crash of sufficient severity, deployment of the head air bag may be impaired and/or the igniter could separate from the inflator, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the left or right head air bag, free of charge. The recall began June 24, 2020. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

What owners complain about

Share of the 20 most recent complaints stored for this model year, by component. Owners can list more than one component.

Air bags5 · 25%

Seats4 · 20%

Electrical system4 · 20%

Seat belts3 · 15%

Engine2 · 10%

Service brakes2 · 10%

Unknown or other2 · 10%

Tires2 · 10%

When complaints were filed

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From owner complaints

Vehicle has severely poor quality coolant hoses made from poor quality material that cannot withstand the flow of pressure within the coolant system process. Leading to the hoses deteriorating from internal pressure thus causing the coolant hoses to leak. The coolant sensors only indicate low coolant levels when there…
Engine · Dec 2024 · NHTSA complaint record

"refill coolant" indicator displays even with full reservoirs. Two trips to the dealer so far, for repairs. Comes on when driving or when parked, after driving; after opening driver door. For example, drive one day. Parked over night. Message displays next day when driver door is opened. Goes away again after a drive,…
Power train · Oct 2020 · NHTSA complaint record

as per [XXX] RE: Recall 22V-xxx: Positive Crankcase Ventilation (PCV) Valve Heater – B11 01 22 This should be covered by BMW but they charges us and not refunding review charges below [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
Engine · Nov 2025 · NHTSA complaint record

1. Airbag Light - Repaired on 9/18/23 ( cause : pass. front seat occupancy detection ) a. no explanation needed b. replaced by dealer c. warning chime and message on dash d. Labor and part cost $2380.93 2. Instrument Cluster - Repaired on 9/18/23 ( Blackout , loss of speedometer , fuel level , engine temp. directional…
Electrical system · Mar 2023 · NHTSA complaint record

How this year compares

Recalls per model year for this model.

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Source

Recall and complaint records from the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). A recall listed here may not apply to every vehicle of this model year — always check your VIN with NHTSA or a dealer.

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