How many recalls does the 2024 BMW 540i have?

The 2024 BMW 540i has 1 NHTSA safety recall campaign on record.

How do I check if my 2024 BMW 540i has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN at NHTSA's official recall lookup (nhtsa.gov/recalls) to see open, unrepaired recalls for your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free.

What do owners complain about most on the 2024 BMW 540i?

Of 10 NHTSA complaints on file, the most-reported component is electronic stability control (esc).

2024 BMW 540i Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 2024 BMW 540i has 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 309 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 10 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the electronic stability control (esc). Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) 24V697000 2024-09-18 309 affected

Defect

BMW of North America (BMW) is recalling certain 2023-2024 X1, 2024-2025 X5, 2025 X6, 2023-2025 X7, 740i, 760i, 2024 XM, 530i, 540i, i7, 750e, X2, 2024-2025 i5, 2024 Rolls Royce Spectre, 2025 MINI Countryman S ALL4, JCW Countryman ALL4, and 2025 MINI Hardtop 2 Door (Cooper, Cooper S) vehicles. Please refer to the…

Consequence

A loss of brake power assist or rear brake function can result in extended stopping distance. A loss of ABS or DSC can cause a loss of vehicle handling and control. Either of these scenarios can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the integrated brake system, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 13, 2024. Owners can contact BMW Customer Service at 1-800-525-7417.

Complaints by component

ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

BACK OVER PREVENTION

BACK OVER PREVENTION: REARVIEW SYSTEM BRAKING

BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS:BLINDSPOT:SENSORS

FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING

SERVICE BRAKES

Total complaints10

What owners report

Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.

“See attached document for complaint.”

ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) · reported 2025-01-09

“See attached document for complaint.”

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC · reported 2025-01-09

“I reserved this vehicle with a deposit on oct. 26. At the time I was told the vehicle was under recall/stop sale for a brake issue and I would not be able to take delivery until the recall work was performed. On 11/5, I was able to purchase the vehicle after the repair work was done. After leaving…”

SERVICE BRAKES · reported 2024-11-07

“See attached document for complaint.”

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS:BLINDSPOT:SENSORS · reported 2024-11-06

“See attached document for complaint.”

BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA · reported 2024-11-06

“See attached document for complaint.”

BACK OVER PREVENTION · reported 2024-11-06

“The contact owns a 2024 bmw 540i. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 24v10400(electronic stability control(esc), service brakes, hydraulic); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the…”

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC · reported 2024-10-16

“The contact owns a 2024 bmw 540i. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 24v10400(electronic stability control(esc), service brakes, hydraulic); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the…”

ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) · reported 2024-10-16

Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2024 BMW 540i as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.