2025 BMW 540i Xdrive recalls
There are 3 safety recalls on record for the 2025 BMW 540i Xdrive, covering 1,413 vehicles in total across all the models in each campaign. Newest first.
All recalls
Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist: electric: control module
- What is wrong
- BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2025 Mini Cooper S, Mini Countryman S All4, X2, 2024 Rolls-Royce Spectre, 2023-2025 i7, 7 Series, X7, 2024-2025 i5, 5 Series, 2023-2024 XM, X1, 2024-2025 X6, and X5 vehicles. The integrated brake (IB) system may malfunction and result in a loss of power brake assist or cause the Antilock Brake (ABS) and Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) systems to not function properly.
- Risk
- A loss of power brake assist can extend the distance required to stop the vehicle. Additionally, malfunctioning ABS and/or DSC systems can cause a loss of vehicle control. Either of these scenarios can increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- The Integrated brake system will be inspected and, if necessary, replaced, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed August 21, 2026. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1‑800‑525‑7417 or Rolls-Royce customer service at 1‑877‑877‑3735. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on beginning August 21, 2026. Vehicles previously repaired under recall 24V739 or 24V104 will need to have the new remedy completed.
Recall number 26V422000 · Recall details
Air bags: air bag/restraint control module
- What is wrong
- BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2025 530i and 540i xDrive vehicles. The air bag control unit may have been manufactured incorrectly, which can result in the air bags not deploying as intended.
- Risk
- Air bags that do not deploy as intended during a crash increases the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the air bag control unit, free of charge. The vehicles have not been sold from dealer inventory and therefore no owner letters will be mailed. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1‑800‑525‑7417.
Recall number 24V870000 · Recall details
Steering: linkages: knuckle: spindle: arm
- What is wrong
- BMW of North America (BMW) is recalling certain 2024-2025 530i xDrive, 540i xDrive, 2024-2025 i5 eDrive40, i5 M60 xDrive, 2025 i5 xDrive40, 2024 740i xDrive, 760i xDrive, 750e xDrive, i7 eDrive50, i7 xDrive60, and i7 M70 xDrive vehicles. The steering spindle may break requiring a greater steering effort to control the vehicle.
- Risk
- A sudden increase in required steering effort increases the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the steering spindle's double universal joint, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 22, 2024. Owners may contact BMW Customer Service at 1‑800‑525‑7417.
Recall number 24V714000 · Recall details
Questions about the 2025 BMW 540i Xdrive recalls
How do I check if my 2025 BMW 540i Xdrive has an open recall?
Enter your VIN in the VIN decoder on this page to see the recalls for your exact model and year, then confirm with any dealer of the brand or the manufacturer, who can tell you whether the repair was already done on your car.
Do I have to pay for a recall repair?
No. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer of the brand, even if the car is out of warranty or you are not the first owner.
How many recalls does the 2025 BMW 540i Xdrive have?
3, covering service brakes, hydraulic, air bags and steering.
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