BrakesPart report
2003 BMW 540I Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 14%of 7 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 brakes of the 2003 BMW 540I, 14% of the 7 complaints for this model year.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 3 | 60% |
| 2023 | 2 | 33% |
| 2021 | 3 | 33% |
| 2018 | 1 | 3% |
| 2017 | 2 | 10% |
| 2003 | 1 | 14% |
| 2000 | 1 | 3% |
| 1999 | 4 | 18% |
| 1998 | 1 | 4% |
| 1997 | 1 | 4% |
| 1995 | 1 | 10% |
Other parts of the 2003 BMW 540I
Air bags
2 complaintsSteering
2 complaintsElectrical system
1 complaintsEngine
1 complaintsTires
1 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
1 complaints
2 complaintsSteering
2 complaintsElectrical system
1 complaintsEngine
1 complaintsTires
1 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2003 BMW 540I
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology