Forward collision avoidancePart report
2021 BMW 540I Forward collision avoidance Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 11%of 9 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 forward collision avoidance of the 2021 BMW 540I, 11% of the 9 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.
Forward collision avoidance: other model years
Other parts of the 2021 BMW 540I
Brakes
3 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
3 complaintsElectrical system
2 complaintsEngine
1 complaintsSeat belts
1 complaintsSteering
1 complaintsWheels
1 complaints
3 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
3 complaintsElectrical system
2 complaintsEngine
1 complaintsSeat belts
1 complaintsSteering
1 complaintsWheels
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2021 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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology