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2022 BMW 540I recalls

Every NHTSA recall campaign that covers the 2022 BMW 540I, newest first.

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1 recall on record for the 2022 BMW 540I. The most recent was on Aug. 12, 2026. Owners also sent NHTSA 6 complaints (since 1995).

Most often about: power train (1). A recall applies only to the vehicles in it: check your VIN with BMW or NHTSA to see whether yours is included and still needs the repair.

Owner complaints to NHTSA

6 complaints about the 2022 BMW 540I were sent to NHTSA since 1995; 1 mention a crash, 1 injury.

  • Power Train4recall on record
  • Fuel/Propulsion System2
  • Air Bags1
  • Electrical System1
  • Engine1
  • Seat Belts1

Passenger Restraint service message. Possibly related to airbag seat or floor sensor. Checked BMW customer forums and appears to be widespread issue.

Aug. 2, 2025 · Air Bags

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.…

March 22, 2023 · Electrical System
Complaints are owners' own reports to NHTSA; NHTSA has not confirmed them. Many complaints about one part can lead to an investigation or a recall. Read them on NHTSA.

NHTSA investigations

2 on record

An NHTSA investigation is a review of a possible safety defect. Opening one is not a finding that a defect exists; it can close with a recall or without one.

Recent recalls

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Aug. 12, 2026NHTSA · Vehicle

BMW 540I, 540I Xdrive, 750E Xdrive and others: Driveshaft

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2022-2026 840i, 840i xDrive, 2021-2023 540i, 540i xDrive, M550i xDrive, and 2024-2026 750e xDrive vehicles. The connection between the driveshaft and the rear differential may become damaged, possibly…

Filed by: BMW of North America, LLC · Also listed under BMW

More 2022 BMW 540I recalls

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