2017 BMW 540I Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 10%of 20 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the engine of the 2017 BMW 540I, 10% of the 20 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.
“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 is, 1 and 3/4 inches of coolant liquid left which is 70% lower than the minimum coolant line within the main coolant reservoir which can then lead to engine failure that could result into a vehicle accident or wreck causing injury or even death. …”
NHTSA complaint #11630787, filed 2024-12Related service bulletins
- 11000579May 2, 2024Evap system purge (vent) valve ext ltd wty (elw) 15/150
- 10206690Dec 1, 2021Vehicle cannot be opened or closed using comfort access, engine start is not possible, and the vehicle may not start when placing the key against the steering column.
- 10205613Nov 1, 2021The customer complains that under moderate throttle application or on deceleration after throttle application, a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) is displayed in the instrument…
- 10200237Jun 1, 2021The customer may complain of a check control message stating "Safe share detected" (CCM-ID 953). Check control message can be verified by checking key reader information or…
- 10200232Jun 1, 2021Upon visual inspection, the passenger side upper active air flaps are either stuck open or closed, and they will not move.
- 10199292May 1, 2021B58 ENGINE: ENGINE OIL FILTER REMOVAL PROCEDURE AND TOOLS . A. For the B58 engines, a BMW Oil Catch special tool for use in conjunction with removing the engine oilfilter insert…
- 10186233Dec 1, 2020REMOTE CONTROL IS NOT DETECTED: Vehicle cannot be opened or closed using comfort access, engine start is not possible, and the vehicle may not start when placing the key against…
- 10178994Jul 1, 2020COOLANT LEAK FROM LOW TEMPERATURE COOLING CIRCUIT (N63R): Coolant leaking from the engine compartment. Traces of coolant leaking from the expansion tank of the low temperature…
- 10176374May 1, 2020PASSENGER SIDE UPPER ACTIVE AIR FLAP STUCK OPEN/CLOSED: Upon visual inspection the passenger side upper active air flaps are either stuck open or closed and they will not move…
- 10176360May 1, 2020B58C AND B58M ENGINES ENGINE OIL FILTER INSERT IS DIFFICULT TO REMOVE - REMOVAL: On rare occasions during an engine oil service the BMW Original (Genuine) engine oil filter…
Engine: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 1 | 17% |
| 2021 | 1 | 11% |
| 2019 | 1 | 8% |
| 2018 | 3 | 10% |
| 2017 | 2 | 10% |
| 2003 | 1 | 14% |
| 2002 | 2 | 17% |
| 2001 | 1 | 7% |
| 2000 | 2 | 6% |
| 1999 | 1 | 5% |
Other parts of the 2017 BMW 540I
5 complaintsElectrical system
4 complaintsSeats
4 complaintsSeat belts
3 complaintsBrakes
2 complaintsExterior lighting
2 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaintsTires
2 complaintsBack-over prevention (rear camera)
1 complaintsForward collision avoidance
1 complaintsFuel system
1 complaintsSteering
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2017 BMW 540I
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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