1995 BMW 540 Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 50%of 6 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 111,047miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the engine cooling of the 1995 BMW 540, 50% of the 6 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 111,047 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Engine cylinder wall corrosion, known as nickel cell corrosion, caused by fuel contacting cylinder wall. Eventually the corrosion creates a hole in the cylinder wall, leaks and loss of compression. Continues to get worse over time. Mechanic says its a known manufacturer defect, Bmw extended the warranty to 6 years and 100000 miles because of it. Is the manufacturer responsible for correcting this defect? How many vehicles have been affected? When did Bmw extend the warranty? Why weren't existing owners contacted and made aware of this problem? Any help would be appreciated. …”
NHTSA complaint #10008795, filed 2002-04, 111,047 milesEngine cooling: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 1 | 20% |
| 1995 | 3 | 50% |
Other parts of the 1995 BMW 540
1 complaintsElectrical system
1 complaintsEquipment
1 complaintsSeats
1 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1995 BMW 540
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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