1994 BMW 540I Interior lighting Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 13%of 8 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 82,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the interior lighting of the 1994 BMW 540I, 13% of the 8 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 82,000 miles.
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.
“When shifting into reverse, there is a hesitation before transmission shifts in. Hesitation time is increasing. Also, when stepping on pedal for aggressive acceleration or passing, vehicle hesitates, then clunks violently into gear. Mechanics have stated that it is a common problem that they see with this vehicle and transmission. Solution is to replace with a brand new transmission(parts cost $5000.00).nothing done yet to remedy problem due to incredible cost. Also, shift lever safety button no longer works, allowing vehicle to be accidentally shifted out of driving gear into other gears. …”
NHTSA complaint #10155238, filed 2006-04, 82,000 milesInterior lighting: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 1994 | 1 | 13% |
Other parts of the 1994 BMW 540I
4 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
4 complaintsSeats
2 complaintsVehicle speed control
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1994 BMW 540I
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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