VIN Decoder Results

WBADN6349YGM69513

Basic Information

Vehicle Make

BMW

Vehicle Model

540i

Vehicle Series

5-Series

Additional Information

Error Text

0 - VIN decoded clean. Check Digit (9th position) is correct

Vehicle Descriptor

WBADN634*YG

Manufacturer Name

BMW AG

Model Year

2000

Plant City

DINGOLFING

Vehicle Type

PASSENGER CAR

Plant Country

GERMANY

Body Class

Sedan/Saloon

Doors

Gross Vehicle Weight Rating From

Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)

Gross Vehicle Weight Rating To

Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)

Engine Number Of Cylinders

Displacement (CC)

4398.2879776

Displacement (CI)

268.4

Displacement (L)

4.40

Fuel Type - Primary

Gasoline

Engine Brake (hp) From

282

Engine Manufacturer

BMW-AG

Seat Belt Type

Manual

Other Restraint System Info

Driver and Passenger Dual-Stage Advanced Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)

Front Air Bag Locations

1st Row (Driver and Passenger)

VIN Breakdown

WBA World Manufacturer Identifier

DN634 Vehicle Descriptor Section

9 Check Digit

YGM69513 Vehicle Identifier Section

EPA Fuel Economy

City

16 MPG

Highway

22 MPG

Combined

18 MPG

Annual Fuel Cost

$4,550

CO2 Emissions

493.72222222222223 g/mi

Fuel Type

Premium

Safety Recalls (2 Found)

Total Recalls

Vehicle

2000 BMW 540i

Source

NHTSA Database

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2000-2003 525i Sedan, 530i Sedan, 540i Sedan, 2001-2003 525i Sports Wagon and 540i Sports Wagon vehicles, and 2000-2004 X5 SAV 3.0i, X5 SAV 4.4i, and X5 SAV 4.6is vehicles. This recall affects certain vehicles where the original steeri...

Consequence: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

Remedy: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the vehicle has been remedied. BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicle for an optional sports steering wheel with an affected

Campaign: 19V015000

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE BRAKE LAMPS IN THESE VEHICLES ARE CONTROLLED BY A SWITCH ACTIVATED BY THE MOVEMENT OF THE BRAKE PEDAL. THIS SWITCH COULD FAIL INTERNALLY, CAUSING IT TO REMAIN EITHER IN THE "BRAKE LAMPS OFF" POSITION OR IN THE "BRAKE LAMPS ON" POSITION.

Consequence: IF THIS HAPPENS, THE BRAKE LAMPS EITHER WILL NOT OPERATE OR WILL BE CONTINUOUSLY ILLUMINATED, REGARDLESS OF BRAKE PEDAL POSITION.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE EXISTING BRAKE LAMP SWITCH WITH AN IMPROVED SWITCH.

Campaign: 00V048000

Owner Complaints (31)

Total Complaints

Crashes Reported

Injuries Reported

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

"The audio suddenly stops and my turn signals also stop working. When this happens when I'm in traffic, this is very frightening because I cannot signal lane changes or turns. Turning off the ignition and restarting the car always fixes the turn sign..."

ODI #11618240

AIR BAGS

"Car had sat for about a week since I had driven it. I opened the driver door, inserted the key, and turned the key to the starting position. It failed to crank after the dash lights lit up and then the driver steering wheel airbag deployed in my face..."

ODI #11539678

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