2019 BMW 540I Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 8%of 12 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 18,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the air bags of the 2019 BMW 540I, 8% of the 12 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 18,000 miles. 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 contact owns a 2019 BMW 540i. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the vehicle stalled without warning while depressing the accelerator pedal. The contact stated that while attempting to park the vehicle, the failure recurred. The contact continuously depressed the accelerator pedal and the vehicle lunged forward and collided with a barrier and crashed into his neighbor's vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy upon impact. The contact was not treated for any injuries. A police report was not filed. …”
NHTSA complaint #11421080, filed 2021-06, 18,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10227568Oct 1, 2022According to the customer, the airbag warning light was on, but it may not be illuminated when the vehicle arrives in the workshop. 1. ACSM fault code "930A60 - Seat occupancy…
- 10190861Mar 1, 2021REAR LIGHT FAULTY CHECK CONTROL MESSAGE: The CID displays "Left brake light faulty.
- 10176356May 1, 2020FRONT GRILLE UPPER/LOWER ACTIVE AIR FLAPS - LTD WTY EXT TO 15 YEARS/150000: A check engine light or check control message is present for the active air flaps behind the kidney…
Air bags: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 1 | 17% |
| 2019 | 1 | 8% |
| 2018 | 14 | 45% |
| 2017 | 5 | 25% |
| 2003 | 2 | 29% |
| 2002 | 2 | 17% |
| 2001 | 5 | 33% |
| 2000 | 8 | 26% |
| 1999 | 2 | 9% |
| 1998 | 1 | 4% |
| 1997 | 1 | 4% |
Other parts of the 2019 BMW 540I
3 complaintsVehicle speed control
3 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
2 complaintsElectrical system
1 complaintsEngine
1 complaintsForward collision avoidance
1 complaintsFuel system
1 complaintsLane departure
1 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
1 complaintsWheels
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2019 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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