# Recalls that may apply to the 2000 BMW 540i

A recall listed here may apply to a vehicle of this year, make and model. Only the manufacturer can say whether it applies to one vehicle: check the VIN with the official lookups.

## United States (NHTSA), as of 2026-10-19

- [19V015000](/recalls/nhtsa/19V015000.md), 2019-01-14: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE. BMW of North America, LLC \(BMW\) is recalling certain model year 2000\-2003 525i Sedan, 530i Sedan, 540i Sedan, 2001\-2003 525i Sports Wagon and 540i Sports Wagon vehicles, and 2000\-2004 X5 SAV 3.0i, X5 SAV 4.4i, and X5 SAV 4.6is vehicles.  This recall affects certain vehicles where the original steering wheel has been replaced with the optional sports steering wheel.  The sports steering wheel has a frontal air bag inflator that may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long\-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling. Built 2000\-09\-01 to 2003\-07\-04. **NHTSA advises: do not drive until the repair is done.**
- [00V048000](/recalls/nhtsa/00V048000.md), 2000-02-17: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION:  PASSENGER VEHICLES.    THE BRAKE LAMPS IN THESE VEHICLES ARE CONTROLLED BY A SWITCH ACTIVATED BY THE MOVEMENT OF THE BRAKE PEDAL.  THIS SWITCH COULD FAIL INTERNALLY, CAUSING IT TO REMAIN EITHER IN THE "BRAKE LAMPS OFF" POSITION OR IN THE "BRAKE LAMPS ON" POSITION. Built 1999\-09\-11 to 1999\-10\-28.

## Canada (Transport Canada), as of 2026-10-19

None found.

## Check a VIN

- [NHTSA recall lookup by VIN, United States](https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls)
- [Transport Canada recall search, Canada](https://wwwapps.tc.gc.ca/Saf-Sec-Sur/7/VRDB-BDRV/search-recherche/menu.aspx?lang=eng)

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