2018 BMW 540I Latches, locks and linkages 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 latches, locks and linkages of the 2018 BMW 540I, 3% of the 31 complaints for this model year. 1 of these say a crash was involved, 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.
“The car's hood sensor did not alert us to the fact that the hood was not properly closed. This resulted in the car's hood opening while being driven, causing the driver to lose sight of the road and crashed into a guardrail in a canyon road (see photo). The car is currently being evaluated by the insurance company for a total loss, and the car may be available for inspection currently, although it may also be taken apart by the auto collision company for their estimate evaluation. …”
NHTSA complaint #11627712, filed 2024-11Related service bulletins
- 10203338Sep 1, 2021The trunk lid/hatch does not open fully when unlatched with remote or hands-free operation.
- 10179816Aug 1, 2020DOORS WILL NOT COMPLETELY LATCH: One or more doors will not completely latch or will open to the first stage at times. The door lock strikers may be misadjusted.
Latches, locks and linkages: other model years
Other parts of the 2018 BMW 540I
14 complaintsSeat belts
11 complaintsSeats
10 complaintsElectrical system
4 complaintsOther or unknown
4 complaintsEngine
3 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
2 complaintsBrakes
1 complaintsLane departure
1 complaintsSuspension
1 complaintsTires
1 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2018 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.
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