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BMW 540IModel year report

2022 BMW 540I Problems

Complaints
6filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
—no mileage reported
Recalls
1campaigns on record
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA crash rating
—no overall rating published
EPA fuel economy
27 mpgcombined, 3.0L 6-cyl · hybrid RWD · 25 city / 32 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2022 BMW 540I (complaints, recalls, investigations), EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 6 consumer complaints for the 2022 BMW 540I. The part named most often is transmission and drivetrain, with 4 complaints (67% of the total), followed by fuel system (2) and air bags (1). Of all complaints, 1 involved a crash, 1 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign and 53 technical service bulletins for this model year. Transmission and drivetrain complaints overlap with 1 recall campaign covering the driveshaft, 1 NHTSA investigation and 4 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Fuel system complaints overlap with 2 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.

This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Example complaints

Transmission and drivetrain: “While turning my 2022 BMW 540i onto a busy, 50 MPH road, the vehicle suffered a catastrophic drivetrain failure, without any physical trauma such as encountering a curb or pothole. The car experienced a total and immediate loss of motive power (propulsion), leaving me coasting in live traffic. This created an extreme safety hazard as I was unable to accelerate or maintain speed to clear the roadway safely. …”

NHTSA complaint #11715820, filed 2026-02

Fuel system: “On Feb.3, 2023, my wife made a turn into a parking lot. She was driving our 2022 BMW 540. She paused and the engine began to rev up. It then shot forward nearly 50 feet and hurled her over a meridian into another car. She pressed as hard as she could on the brake and suffered a torn meniscus ligament. There were no warning lights and although the car hit front right, no airbags were executed. BMW has not sent an official detailed report from their engineer. BMW advertises brake override so pressing both the brake and accelerator would NOT result in this event.”

NHTSA complaint #11513257, filed 2023-03

Complaints by year filed

Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

2023202520264
Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Fuel economy and running cost

EPA ratings for each 2022 BMW 540I version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).

VersionEngineTransmissionCityHwyComb.Fuel / yr
540i Sedan RWD3.0L 6-cyl · hybrid8-speed automatic253227$3,050
540i xDrive Sedan AWD3.0L 6-cyl · hybrid8-speed automatic222925$3,300

Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.

Recalls and investigations

Recall details for the 2022 BMW 540I → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls

NHTSA investigations

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 53 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 53 bulletins →

Other model years of the BMW 540I

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
20245—3—28—Too new
20236—1—27—Too new
20226—1—27—Not enough data
2021938,3506—26—Not enough data
20191216,6001—24—Not enough data
2018318,1502—24Not compared (fewer than 3 comparable model years)Rising
20172020,5001—24—Rising
2003792,0002—17—Not enough data
20021298,0002—16—Not enough data
20011589,0004—16—Stable
20003191,0002—16Not compared (before 2008)Rising
19992270,0001—16—Stable
19982650,9141—18Not compared (before 2008)Falling
19972776,3500—18Not compared (before 2008)Stable
19951080,2502—18—Not enough data
1994887,0004—17—Not enough data

All BMW 540I model years · Best and worst years by complaints

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2022 BMW 540I have?

NHTSA recorded 6 consumer complaints for the 2022 BMW 540I as of Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2022 BMW 540I is reported most often?

Transmission and drivetrain is named most often, in 4 complaints (67% of the total), followed by fuel system with 2.

Has the 2022 BMW 540I been recalled?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What gas mileage does the 2022 BMW 540I get?

The EPA rates the 2022 BMW 540I (540i Sedan, 3.0L 6-cyl · hybrid) at 27 mpg combined, 25 city and 32 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,050 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.

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. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.