2000 BMW 540I Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 3%of 31 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the fuel system of the 2000 BMW 540I, 3% of the 31 complaints for this model year.
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.
“While driving on the freeway ran over a piece tire. Consumer heard tire strike vehicle. Consumer proceeded to drive. Next day upon entering garage there was a very strong smell like gas, and gas was all over the ground. Consumer could see tank was moist after looking undernieth. Took to dealer, and they will replace fuel tank. Consumer felt a piece of tire should not puncture a fuel tank.”
NHTSA complaint #894307, filed 2001-08Related service bulletins
- 10247567Dec 20, 2023Engine will crank but not start. There is no communication with the integrated fuel module (TFE) whendiagnosing with ISTA. The following two fault codes will be stored in the…
- 10033130Dec 1, 2009Bmw vehicles: fuel level sensor repairs. Where it is necessary to replace the right or the left side fuel level sensor due to a failure, the entire pump and housing or delivery…
Fuel system: other model years
Other parts of the 2000 BMW 540I
8 complaintsElectrical system
8 complaintsEngine cooling
8 complaintsExterior lighting
3 complaintsEngine
2 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaintsBrakes
1 complaintsSteering
1 complaintsTires
1 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2000 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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