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Model year

2023 BMW 540D

Body and fuel not decoded. Owner complaints on file from no date to no date.

Recalls (0)Complaints (0)Investigations (0)Bulletins (17)
Recall campaigns covering this model year0No recall campaign lists this model year
Owner complaints0Not enough peers on file
Severity indexNoneCrash, fire, injury or death per 100
First 24 months0Complaints in its first two years
Complaints over time

Complaints about the 2023 BMW 540D by year filed

Owner complaints about this model year, by the year they were filed with NHTSA.

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Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. The lighter column runs through October.
Components

Complaints by component

Owner complaints by component. Hover or focus a bar for the crash, fire, injury or death count.

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Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. A complaint can name more than one component; it is counted under the first.
Recalls

No recall campaign lists the 2023 BMW 540D

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Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file.
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Owner complaints

What owners reported about the 2023 BMW 540D

The full text of every complaint filed with NHTSA about this model year, newest first. Complaints are filed by owners and are not verified by NHTSA; NHTSA removes personal details before publishing.

0 complaints on file.

    Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file.
    Investigations

    NHTSA has not opened an investigation on this model year

    Source: NHTSA ODI investigations file.
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    Service bulletins

    17 manufacturer communications cover this model year

    Technical service bulletins and other notices the manufacturer sent to dealers. A bulletin is not a recall.

    • B120721 Mar 4, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Check Control message (CCM) indicates: (ID 213): Stop, exercising due care. Voltage supply The Service Engine Soon light is on with the following DME Fault Code: 21B209 - Starter alternator / belt for 48V system (OSA_RIEMEN_RISS): Belt betweenCombustion …
    • B630418 Mar 14, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      One or more of the LED daytime running lights are dim or discolored.
    • B510819 Jan 16, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      The basic conditions for initializing the power windows are not met.
    • B610524 Jan 5, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      The Central Information Display goes black intermittently due to resets of the Head Unit (HU-H3). FaultB7F8F9 âÃÂÓ âÃÂÃÂHU-H: ResetâÃÂàwill be stored in the HU-H3.
    • B611305 Jan 11, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      The electrical system of BMW vehicles has been subject to an ongoing development process over the last few years. This has led to increased demands being placed on the battery. This document covers important information for the dealer on how to handle âdisc…
    • B360121 Jan 8, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      At low outside temperatures (below 40 degrees F) and slow driving speeds (i.e. when parking, maneuvering)with a large steering angle, the front end can be slightly axially misaligned. This can be felt (jerking)/ heard via an acoustic acknowledgement (clunk…
    • B320223 Jan 4, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      SITUATION Unusual noises occur only when operating the steering column in the axial direction. 1. A one-time thump sound at the start of movement Shortly after the steering column starts moving, retracting, or extending, a one-time thump noise is heard. …
    • B160623 Dec 20, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Engine will crank but not start. There is no communication with the integrated fuel module (TFE) whendiagnosing with ISTA. The following two fault codes will be stored in the DME: 032B43 - Low fuel pressure system, electric fuel pump: pressure value too l…
    • B653423 Nov 22, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Customers may state that the alarm system (DWA) is not active after locking their unoccupied vehicle. Depending on the vehicleâ™s equipment and settings, no acoustic or optical confirmation (folding the mirrors/blinking confirmation) is noticeable. Additio…
    • B120721 Nov 9, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Check Control message (CCM) indicates: (ID 213): Stop, exercising due care. Voltage supply The Service Engine Soon light is on with the following DME Fault Code: 21B209 - Starter alternator / belt for 48V system (OSA_RIEMEN_RISS): Belt betweenCombustion …
    • B631223 Oct 17, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Upon performing a vehicle read out, faultcode (CD0D16- Control unit light (BEL)(LIN): Wrong variant installed) is stored inthe BCP (Basic Central Platform). Note: Functionality of the exterior lights and switch is fully operational when fault code is pre…
    • MCAS4023 Sep 29, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      BMW AG has requested the inspection of all dealer stock of the following part number(s) listed below to ensure the spacer is conformed to drawing.
    • SIB260422 Feb 6, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Engine Variants Updated.
    • B662419 Sep 1, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Vehicle cannot be opened or closed using comfort access, engine start is not possible, and the vehicle may not start when placing the key against the steering column.
    • SIB650922 Aug 1, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      The sound output intermittently drops out entirely. This can be reproduced with all audio sources as well as telephone and voice output.
    • SIB611322 Jul 1, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      A limited amount of Model Year 2022/2023 (MY22/23) vehicles were produced with non-functional smart opener control units. The Smart Opener is part of the Comfort Access feature, enabling to open the trunk lid or tailgate using the "foot kicking" motion bene…
    • SIB611322 Jun 1, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      A limited amount of Model Year 2022/2023 (MY22/23) vehicles were produced with non-functional smart opener control units. The Smart Opener is part of the Comfort Access feature, enabling to open the trunk lid or tailgate using the foot kicking motion beneat…
    Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications files.
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