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The Good
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2020 BMW 540: Quick Overview
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2020 BMW 540 Specifications
Vehicle Information
| Year | 2020 |
| Make | BMW |
| Model | 5-Series |
| Trim | - |
| Style | Sedan Rear-Wheel Drive |
| Type | Sedan |
| Category | Mid-Size Car |
Manufacturing Details
| Made In | Germany |
| Manufacturing City | DINGOLFING |
Dimensions
| Doors | 4-Door |
| Curb Weight | 3847 pounds |
| Gross Vehicle Weight Rating | - |
| Overall Height | 58.2 inches |
| Overall Length | 194.6 inches |
| Overall Width | 73.5 inches |
| Wheelbase Length | 117.1 inches |
| Standard Seating | 5 |
Engine & Performance
| Engine | 3.0-L I6 |
| Engine Size | 3L |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 |
| Transmission | 8-Speed Automatic |
| Transmission Type | Automatic |
| Transmission Speeds | 8-Speed |
| Drivetrain | Rear-Wheel Drive |
Additional Features
| Anti-Brake System | 4-Wheel |
| Steering Type | Rack & Pinion |
Pricing
| Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) | $59,450 |
| Invoice Price | - |
| Delivery Charges | - |
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What Problems Does the 2020 BMW 540 Have?
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How long will the 2020 BMW 540 last?
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What Technology & Safety Features are Included?
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2020 BMW 540 Prices and Market Value
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2020 BMW 540 Cost of Ownership
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2020 BMW 540 Fuel Efficiency
Fuel Type
Gasoline
Fuel Capacity
25 gallons
City Mileage
22 miles/gallon
Highway Mileage
30 miles/gallon
2020 BMW 540 Safety Rating
NHTSA
2020 BMW 540 Recalls & Defects
Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera
Recall date
2020-09-30
Recall no.
20v598000
Source
NHTSA
Summary
BMW OF North America, LLC (Bmw) IS Recalling Certain 2020-2021 X3 Sdrive 30i, X3 Xdrive 30i, X3M 40i, X3 Xdrive 30e, X4 Xdrive 30i, X4M 40i, 530i, 540i, 540i Xdrive, M550i Xdrive, M5, 550e, 550e Xdrive, and 550e Iperformance Vehicles. A Small Portion OF THE Rearview Image MAY BE Slightly Obscured. AS Such, These Vehicles Fail TO Comply With THE Requirements OF Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number 111, "rear Visibility."
Consequence
IF THE Driver Relies ON Only THE Rearview Camera Image, THE Reduced Rearview Image View CAN Increase THE Risk OF A Crash or Injury.
Remedy
BMW Will Notify Owners, and Dealers Will Inspect And, IF Necessary, Program THE Rearview Camera With Updated Software. THE Recall Began November 18, 2020. Owners MAY Contact BMW Customer Service AT 1-800-525-7417.
Notes
Owners MAY Also Contact THE National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline AT 1-888-327-4236 (Tty 1-800-424-9153), or GO TO Www.safercar.gov.
Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera
Recall date
2019-09-27
Recall no.
19v684000
Source
NHTSA
Summary
BMW OF North America, LLC (Bmw) IS Recalling Certain 2018 540d, 2018-2020 530i, 530i Xdrive, 540i, 540i Xdrive, M550i Xdrive, M5, 530e, 530e Xdrive, X3 Sdrive, X3 Xdrive, X3 M40i, X3 M, and 2019-2020 X4 Xdrive, X4 M40i, X4 M, X7 Xdrive, X7 M50i, 740li, 740li Xdrive, 750li, 750li Xdrive, 8 Series Convertible and Coupe 840i, 840i Xdrive, M850i Xdrive, X5 Sdrive, X5 Xdrive, X5 M50i, X6 Xdrive, X6 M50i, 330i, 330i Xdrive, M340i, M340i Xdrive, Z4 Sdrive, Z4 M40i, 740le Xdrive and 745le Xdrive, 2018-2019 640i Xdrive Gran Turismo and Rolls-royce Phantom, 2019 M850i Xdrive Gran Coupe and Rolls-royce Cullinan and 2020 Toyota Supra Vehicles. THE Back-up Camera and Display Settings CAN BE Adjusted Such That THE Rear View Image IS NO Longer Visible and THE System Will Retain That Setting THE Next Time THE Vehicle IS Placed IN Reverse. AS Such, These Vehicles Fail TO Comply With THE Requirements OF Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (Fmvss) Number 111, "rearview Mirrors."
Consequence
THE Lack OF AN Image IN THE Back-Up Camera Display Increases THE Risk OF A Crash.
Remedy
BMW Will Notify Owners, and Dealers Will Update THE Back-Up Camera Software, Free OF Charge. THE Recall Began November 8, 2019. Owners MAY Contact BMW Customer Service AT 1-800-525-7417 or Rolls-royce AT 1-877-877-3735. Toyota Owners MAY Contact Toyota Customer Service AT 1-888-270-9371.
Notes
Owners MAY Also Contact THE National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline AT 1-888-327-4236 (Tty 1-800-424-9153), or GO TO Www.safercar.gov.
Power Train:driveline:driveshaft
Recall date
2021-02-03
Recall no.
21v046000
Source
NHTSA
Summary
BMW OF North America, LLC (Bmw) IS Recalling Certain 2020-2021 530i Xdrive, 540i Xdrive and 2021 740li Xdrive Vehicles. THE Output Shafts (Left/Right) Which Transfer Power From THE Driveshaft TO THE Rear Wheels MAY Break DUE TO A Heat Treatment Error During Supplier Production.
Consequence
A Broken Output Shaft CAN Lead TO A Loss OF Drive Power or A Rollaway Condition IN A Parked Vehicle (IF THE Parking Brake IS NOT Engaged), Increasing THE Risk OF A Crash.
Remedy
BMW Will Notify Owners, and Dealers Will Replace THE Output Shaft(S), Free OF Charge. THE Recall Began March 24, 2021. Owners MAY Contact BMW Customer Service AT 1-800-525-7417.
Notes
Owners MAY Also Contact THE National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline AT 1-888-327-4236 (Tty 1-800-424-9153), or GO TO Www.safercar.gov.
Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera
Recall date
2021-02-19
Recall no.
21v096000
Source
NHTSA
Summary
BMW OF North America, LLC (Bmw) IS Recalling Certain 2019-2021 X3 Sdrive30i, X3 Xdrive30i, X3 M40i, X3m, X4 Xdrive30i, X4 M40i, M550i, X4m, X5 Sdrive40i, X5 Xdrive40i, X5 Xdrive50i, X5m, X5 M50i, X7 Xdrive40i, X7 Xdrive50i, X7 M50i, Alpina Xb7, 330i, 330i Xdrive, M340i, M340i Xdrive, and 8 Series Coupe, Convertible and Grand Coupe, 840i, 840i Xdrive, M850i Xdrive, M8, 2020-2021 530e, 530e Xdrive, 330e, 330e Xdrive, 745le, 745le Xdrive, X5 Xdrive45e, X3 Xdrive30e, X6 Sdrive40i, X6 Xdrive40i, X6 Xdrive50i, X6 M50i, X6m, 530i, 530i Xdrive, 540i, 540i Xdrive, M550i Xdrive, M5, 740i, 740li, 740li Xdrive, M760i Drive, M760li Xdrive, 750li Xdrive Alpina, Alpina B7 Xdrive, and 2021 4 Series Coupe 430i, 430i Xdrive, M440i Xdrive Vehicles. When Shifting Into Reverse, A Small Portion OF THE Rearview Image MAY BE Obscured, or THE Screen MAY NOT Illuminate. AS Such, These Vehicles Fail TO Comply With THE Requirements OF Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (Fmvss) Number 111, "rear Visibility."
Consequence
IF THE Driver Relies ON Only THE Rearview Camera Image, THE Missing or Reduced Rearview Image View CAN Increase THE Risk OF A Crash or Injury.
Remedy
BMW Will Notify Owners, and Dealers Will Inspect THE Rearview Camera Software and Update IT IF Necessary, Free OF Charge. THE Recall Began April 16, 2021. Owners MAY Contact BMW Customer Service AT 1-800-525-7417.
Notes
Owners MAY Also Contact THE National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline AT 1-888-327-4236 (Tty 1-800-424-9153), or GO TO Www.safercar.gov.
Back Over Prevention:software
Recall date
2021-02-19
Recall no.
21v096000
Source
NHTSA
Summary
BMW OF North America, LLC (Bmw) IS Recalling Certain 2019-2021 X3 Sdrive30i, X3 Xdrive30i, X3 M40i, X3m, X4 Xdrive30i, X4 M40i, M550i, X4m, X5 Sdrive40i, X5 Xdrive40i, X5 Xdrive50i, X5m, X5 M50i, X7 Xdrive40i, X7 Xdrive50i, X7 M50i, Alpina Xb7, 330i, 330i Xdrive, M340i, M340i Xdrive, and 8 Series Coupe, Convertible and Grand Coupe, 840i, 840i Xdrive, M850i Xdrive, M8, 2020-2021 530e, 530e Xdrive, 330e, 330e Xdrive, 745le, 745le Xdrive, X5 Xdrive45e, X3 Xdrive30e, X6 Sdrive40i, X6 Xdrive40i, X6 Xdrive50i, X6 M50i, X6m, 530i, 530i Xdrive, 540i, 540i Xdrive, M550i Xdrive, M5, 740i, 740li, 740li Xdrive, M760i Drive, M760li Xdrive, 750li Xdrive Alpina, Alpina B7 Xdrive, and 2021 4 Series Coupe 430i, 430i Xdrive, M440i Xdrive Vehicles. When Shifting Into Reverse, A Small Portion OF THE Rearview Image MAY BE Obscured, or THE Screen MAY NOT Illuminate. AS Such, These Vehicles Fail TO Comply With THE Requirements OF Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (Fmvss) Number 111, "rear Visibility."
Consequence
IF THE Driver Relies ON Only THE Rearview Camera Image, THE Missing or Reduced Rearview Image View CAN Increase THE Risk OF A Crash or Injury.
Remedy
BMW Will Notify Owners, and Dealers Will Inspect THE Rearview Camera Software and Update IT IF Necessary, Free OF Charge. THE Recall Began April 16, 2021. Owners MAY Contact BMW Customer Service AT 1-800-525-7417.
Notes
Owners MAY Also Contact THE National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline AT 1-888-327-4236 (Tty 1-800-424-9153), or GO TO Www.safercar.gov.
Engine
Recall date
2021-08-02
Recall no.
21v598000
Source
NHTSA
Summary
BMW OF North America, LLC (Bmw) IS Recalling Certain 2020 M340i, M340i Xdrive, 540i, 540i Xdrive, X3 M40i, 2020-2021 X4 M40i, 745le Xdrive, 2019-2021 Z4 M40i, and 2020-2021 Toyota Supra Vehicles. During Engine Start, THE Engine Management Software MAY Cause Loss OF Braking Assist. Full Mechanical Braking (Without Assist) Remains Available.
Consequence
Loss OF Braking Assist CAN Increase THE Risk OF A Crash.
Remedy
Dealers Will Update THE Engine Management Software, Free OF Charge. Owner Notification Letters Were Mailed ON September 17, 2021. Owners MAY Contact BMW Customer Service AT 1-800-525-7417.
Notes
Owners MAY Also Contact THE National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline AT 1-888-327-4236 (Tty 1-800-424-9153), or GO TO Www.nhtsa.gov.
2020 BMW 540 Warranty
Basic
Original warranty
48 months / 50,000 miles
Estimated remaining
Expired
Corrosion
Original warranty
144 months / unlimited miles
Estimated remaining
84 months / unlimited miles
Drivetrain
Original warranty
48 months / 50,000 miles
Estimated remaining
Expired
Maintenance
Original warranty
36 months / 36,000 miles
Estimated remaining
Expired
Roadside Assistance
Original warranty
48 months / unlimited miles
Estimated remaining
Expired
2020 BMW 540 Insurance
Insurance for a 2020 BMW 540 is moderately priced, reflecting its status as a Sedan with strong safety ratings and
reasonable repair costs.
reasonable repair costs.
How Does the 2020 BMW 540 Compare to Other Sedan?
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Final Verdict: Is the 2020 BMW 540 a Good Sedan?
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