Complaints over time
Complaints about the 2025 BMW 540I by year filed
Owner complaints about this model year, by the year they were filed with NHTSA.
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. The lighter column runs through October.
Model year
2025 BMW 540I
Sedan, gasoline, AWD/All-Wheel Drive, built in Germany. Owner complaints on file from Apr 27, 2026 to Apr 27, 2026.
Recall campaigns covering this model year0No recall campaign lists this model year
Owner complaints1Below the median 2025 sedan
Severity index0.02025 sedans average 15.7
First 24 months1Complaints in its first two years
Components
100% of complaints about the 2025 BMW 540I name wheels
Owner complaints by component. Hover or focus a bar for the crash, fire, injury or death count.
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 2025 BMW 540I
Check a specific vehicle by VIN on NHTSA's site: a campaign may cover only part of a model year's production.
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file.
Owner complaints
What owners reported about the 2025 BMW 540I
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.
1 complaint on file, page 1 of 1.
- Filed Apr 27, 2026Failure Apr 26, 2026Minnetrista, MNWheels
The driver’s side door jamb placard states 35PSI on all 4 tires. The TPMS software states 36 PSI front and 40 PSI rear. Picture of both attached. The manufacture label and TPMS should match, having them conflict is confusing and leaves owner unsure which to follow.
NHTSA complaint 11733992
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file.
Investigations
NHTSA has not opened an investigation on this model year
Source: NHTSA ODI investigations file.
Service bulletins
1 manufacturer communication cover this model year
Technical service bulletins and other notices the manufacturer sent to dealers. A bulletin is not a recall.
- B320225 Mar 6, 2025 · Service Campaign
Parts of the steering shaft universal joint may have been joined together without having beengreased. As a result, there can be audible squeaking and cracking noises. In some cases, moresteering force is required.
Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications files.