This page lists 104 suspension parts for the 2021 BMW 540I, across 11 part types, covering the 3.0L L6 Turbocharged engine. Every part shows its brand, manufacturer part number and fitment notes.
On the 2021 BMW 540I, the suspension system controls ride, tire contact and alignment through shocks, struts, control arms, bushings and links. 85 parts of the 104 listed are Control Arm (53 parts), Sway Bar Link (17 parts) and Shock / Strut (15 parts). The other 8 part types cover the remaining 19 parts.
The 2021 BMW 540I came with a single engine, the 3.0L L6 Turbocharged, and every part is verified against it.
13 brands supply suspension parts for the 2021 BMW 540I, led by SUSPENSIA (20 parts), MEVOTECH (19 parts) and BILSTEIN (16 parts), plus 10 more brands. Quality grades include Daily Driver, Economy and Original Ride Quality.
A "Popular" badge means the source catalog flagged the part as frequently chosen for the 2021 BMW 540I. 14 parts have it, including MEVOTECH MS10597 (Ball Joint) and MEVOTECH CMS101587 (Control Arm). Each part number opens a page with every vehicle that part fits.
Ball Joint
Daily Driver
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MEVOTECH Popular | MS10597 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Supreme | View on Amazon |
| DORMAN | 538378 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Front Lower540i xDrive | View on Amazon |
| SUSPENSIA | X05BJ0214 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Front Lowerwithout Flanged Bearing | View on Amazon |
Economy
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BECK/ARNLEY | 1018629 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Front Lower Rearward540i xDrive | View on Amazon |
| MEVOTECH | GS10597 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Original Grade | View on Amazon |
This table covers the ball joints that articulate each control arm at the knuckle.
5 Ball Joint parts are listed for the 2021 BMW 540I, from MEVOTECH, DORMAN, SUSPENSIA and 1 other brand. MEVOTECH MS10597 carries the "Popular" badge.
The Daily Driver section lists 3 options from MEVOTECH, DORMAN and SUSPENSIA — grouped for everyday commuting duty. MEVOTECH MS10597 is listed in this group.
In the Economy grade, BECK/ARNLEY and MEVOTECH supply 2 parts: the catalog's value-priced group. A representative part number is BECK/ARNLEY 1018629.
This group includes MEVOTECH MS10597, DORMAN 538378 and SUSPENSIA X05BJ0214 and the remaining parts above.
Control Arm
Daily Driver
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MEVOTECH Popular | CMS101587 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Supremewith Upgraded Bushings | View on Amazon |
| MEVOTECH Popular | CMS101588 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Supremewith Upgraded Bushings | View on Amazon |
| MOOG Popular | RK623855 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Complete Arm with Ball Joint | View on Amazon |
| MOOG Popular | RK624063 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Front Right Lower Forward540i xDrive | View on Amazon |
| MOOG Popular | RK624064 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Front Left Lower Forward540i xDrive | View on Amazon |
| DELPHI | TC4617 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Rear Left Lower RearwardLateral Arm | View on Amazon |
| DELPHI | TC4618 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Rear Right Lower RearwardLateral Arm | View on Amazon |
| DELPHI | TC4538 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Rear Left Upper ForwardLateral Arm | View on Amazon |
| DELPHI | TC4405 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Rear Left Upper Rearward | View on Amazon |
| DELPHI | TC6834 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Complete Arm with Ball Joint | View on Amazon |
| DELPHI | TC4539 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Rear Right Upper ForwardLateral Arm | View on Amazon |
| DELPHI | TC4404 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Rear Right Upper Rearward | View on Amazon |
| DELPHI | TC4536 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Complete Arm with Ball JointAdjustable | View on Amazon |
| DELPHI | TC4537 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Complete Arm with Ball JointAdjustable | View on Amazon |
| DORMAN | 526702 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Complete Arm with Ball Joint | View on Amazon |
| DORMAN | 526728 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Front Right Lower Rearward540i xDrive | View on Amazon |
| DORMAN | 520831 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Rear Left Upper ForwardLateral Arm | View on Amazon |
| DORMAN | 520832 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Rear Right Upper ForwardLateral Arm | View on Amazon |
| DORMAN | 526589 | 🇺🇸 US | Complete Arm with Ball Joint | View on Amazon |
| DORMAN | 526590 | 🇺🇸 US | Complete Arm with Ball Joint | View on Amazon |
| DORMAN | 527394 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Complete Arm with Ball Joint | View on Amazon |
| DORMAN | 527393 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Complete Arm with Ball Joint | View on Amazon |
| MEVOTECH | CMS101584 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | SupremeComplete Arm with Ball Joint | View on Amazon |
| MEVOTECH | CMS101595 | 🇺🇸 US | SupremeComplete Arm with Ball Joint | View on Amazon |
| MEVOTECH | CMS101596 | 🇺🇸 US | SupremeComplete Arm with Ball Joint | View on Amazon |
| MEVOTECH | CMS101585 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | SupremeComplete Arm with Ball Joint | View on Amazon |
| MEVOTECH | CMS101586 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | SupremeComplete Arm with Ball Joint | View on Amazon |
| MEVOTECH | CMS101594 | 🇺🇸 US | SupremeComplete Arm with Ball Joint | View on Amazon |
| MEVOTECH | CMS101593 | 🇺🇸 US | SupremeComplete Arm with Ball Joint | View on Amazon |
| SUSPENSIA | X05LA0380 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Rear Right Lower Rearward | View on Amazon |
| SUSPENSIA | X05LA0381 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Rear Left Lower Rearward | View on Amazon |
| SUSPENSIA | X05LA0395 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Rear Right Upper Forward | View on Amazon |
| SUSPENSIA | X05LA0397 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Rear Left Upper Forward | View on Amazon |
| SUSPENSIA | X05LA0415 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Rear Left Upper | View on Amazon |
| SUSPENSIA | X05CJ0226 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Complete Arm with Ball Joint | View on Amazon |
| SUSPENSIA | X05LA0414 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Rear Right Upper | View on Amazon |
| SUSPENSIA | X05CJ1597 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Complete Arm with Ball Joint | View on Amazon |
| SUSPENSIA | X05CJ0830 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Complete Arm with Ball Joint | View on Amazon |
| SUSPENSIA | X05CJ0390 | 🇺🇸 US | Complete Arm with Ball Joint | View on Amazon |
| SUSPENSIA | X05CJ0391 | 🇺🇸 US | Complete Arm with Ball Joint | View on Amazon |
| SUSPENSIA | X05CJ1684 | 🇺🇸 US | Complete Arm with Ball Joint | View on Amazon |
| SUSPENSIA | X05CJ1686 | 🇺🇸 US | Complete Arm with Ball Joint | View on Amazon |
Economy
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ÜRO PARTS Popular | 33326875104 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Fits Rear Right Lower Rearward | View on Amazon |
| BECK/ARNLEY | 1028316 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Complete Arm with Ball Joint | View on Amazon |
| BECK/ARNLEY | 1028317 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Complete Arm with Ball Joint | View on Amazon |
| BECK/ARNLEY | 1028310 | 🇺🇸 US | Front Right Lower Rearward540i Base Model | View on Amazon |
| BECK/ARNLEY | 1028309 | 🇺🇸 US | Front Left Lower Rearward540i Base Model | View on Amazon |
| BECK/ARNLEY | 1028397 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Front Right Lower Rearward540i xDrive | View on Amazon |
| BECK/ARNLEY | 1028266 | 🇺🇸 US | Complete Arm with Ball Joint | View on Amazon |
| MEVOTECH | GS101584 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Original GradeComplete Arm with Ball Joint | View on Amazon |
| MEVOTECH | GS101585 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Original GradeComplete Arm with Ball Joint | View on Amazon |
| MEVOTECH | GS101586 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Original GradeComplete Arm with Ball Joint | View on Amazon |
| MEVOTECH | GS101587 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Original Grade | View on Amazon |
This table covers the control arms that locate each hub relative to the chassis. Typical signs include clunks over bumps, a wander on the highway, or inner-edge tire wear. Get an alignment after any control-arm work, and inspect the ball joint and bushings that came with the arm.
53 Control Arm parts are listed for the 2021 BMW 540I, from MEVOTECH, SUSPENSIA, DELPHI and 4 other brands. MEVOTECH CMS101587 carries the "Popular" badge. Grades run from Daily Driver through Economy; Daily Driver is the most populated section, led by SUSPENSIA, MEVOTECH, DELPHI and 2 other brands.
Control Arm Bushing
Daily Driver
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SUSPENSIA | X05BU0743 | 🇺🇸 US | Rear Upper Forward540i Base Model | View on Amazon |
| SUSPENSIA | X05BU1566 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Front Upperwithout Camber Adjustment | View on Amazon |
Economy
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DORMAN | 533630 | 🇺🇸 US | Front Lower Rearward Inner540i Base Model | View on Amazon |
| DORMAN | 533631 | 🇺🇸 US | Front Lower Rearward At Strut Fork540i Base Model | View on Amazon |
This table covers the bushings pressed into each control arm. Typical signs include a clunk over bumps, or a torn or walked-out bushing you can see. Press the new bushing square. A cocked bushing will tear in a few thousand miles.
4 Control Arm Bushing parts are listed for the 2021 BMW 540I, from SUSPENSIA and DORMAN.
The Daily Driver section: 2 options from SUSPENSIA. SUSPENSIA X05BU0743 is listed in this group.
Economy: 2 parts, from DORMAN. A representative part number is DORMAN 533630.
Part numbers include SUSPENSIA X05BU0743, SUSPENSIA X05BU1566 and DORMAN 533630, among others listed above.
Control Arm Nut
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| REIN | HWN0119 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Fits Front Lower Outer Forward540i xDrive | View on Amazon |
This table covers the Control Arm nuts.
This group shows a single part: REIN HWN0119.
Ride Height Sensor
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ARNOTT | RH3718 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Fits Rear | View on Amazon |
| FCS | HS008 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Fits Rear | View on Amazon |
| MONROE | HS10203 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Fits Frontwith Air Suspension | View on Amazon |
This table covers the Ride Height sensors. Typical signs include a warning lamp, a stored code, or a reading that drops out when the harness is wiggled. Inspect the connector and ground before replacing the sensor — wiring faults are often condemned as bad sensors.
3 Ride Height Sensor parts are listed for the 2021 BMW 540I, from ARNOTT, FCS and MONROE.
This group includes ARNOTT RH3718, FCS HS008 and MONROE HS10203.
Shock / Strut
Increased Handling/Stability
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BILSTEIN | 24296489 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | B8 Performance PlusFor Adjusted Suspension | View on Amazon |
| BILSTEIN | 24279772 | 🇺🇸 US | B6 PerformanceFor Stock Ride Height | View on Amazon |
| BILSTEIN | 24279789 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | B6 PerformanceFor Stock Ride Height | View on Amazon |
Original Ride Quality
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BILSTEIN Popular | 19280981 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | B4 OE Replacement | View on Amazon |
| BILSTEIN Popular | 19274379 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | B4 OE Replacement | View on Amazon |
| BILSTEIN Popular | 19276922 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | B4 OE Replacement | View on Amazon |
| BILSTEIN | 19274362 | 🇺🇸 US | B4 OE Replacement | View on Amazon |
| BILSTEIN | 19276946 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | B4 OE Replacement | View on Amazon |
| BILSTEIN | 23400498 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | B4 OE Replacement (Damp Tronic) | View on Amazon |
| BILSTEIN | 23400504 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | B4 OE Replacement (Damp Tronic) | View on Amazon |
| BILSTEIN | 23400313 | 🇺🇸 US | B4 OE Replacement (Damp Tronic) | View on Amazon |
| BILSTEIN | 23400320 | 🇺🇸 US | B4 OE Replacement (Damp Tronic) | View on Amazon |
| BILSTEIN | 19274355 | 🇺🇸 US | B4 OE Replacement | View on Amazon |
| BILSTEIN | 19276939 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | B4 OE Replacement | View on Amazon |
| BILSTEIN | 19276953 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | B4 OE Replacement | View on Amazon |
This table covers the shocks and struts that damp wheel motion. Typical signs include a nose that keeps bouncing, cupped tires, or fluid weeping down the body. Replace shocks or struts in axle pairs and renew the mounts if they are torn or collapsed.
BILSTEIN supplies the 15 Shock / Strut parts for the 2021 BMW 540I. BILSTEIN 19280981 carries the "Popular" badge.
The Increased Handling/Stability section lists 3 options from BILSTEIN — grouped under the catalog's "Increased Handling/Stability" designation — the notes column spells out what sets them apart. BILSTEIN 24296489 is listed in this group.
In the Original Ride Quality grade, BILSTEIN supplies 12 parts: grouped under the catalog's "Original Ride Quality" designation — the notes column spells out what sets them apart. A representative part number is BILSTEIN 19280981.
Shock / Strut Bearing
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| VAICO | V204977 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | FrontRear | View on Amazon |
| VAICO | V204978 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Front | View on Amazon |
This table covers the Shock / Strut bearings. Typical signs include a growl that rises with speed, or play in the shaft or hub. Set preload the way the notes specify. A dry or crushed bearing fails quickly.
VAICO supplies both parts for the 2021 BMW 540I.
Listed part numbers: VAICO V204977 and VAICO V204978.
Shock / Strut Mount
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ÜRO PARTS | 33506884486 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Rearwithout M Support Suspension | View on Amazon |
| ÜRO PARTS | 33506866267 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Rearwith M Sport suspension | View on Amazon |
This table covers the upper mounts (and bearings) a strut bolts through at the tower. Typical signs include a clunk on takeoff, a vibration at idle, or a separated rubber insert. Support the powertrain before unbolting a mount, and torque the fasteners in the notes.
2 Shock / Strut Mount parts for the 2021 BMW 540I come from ÜRO PARTS.
This group includes ÜRO PARTS 33506884486 and ÜRO PARTS 33506866267.
Suspension Kit
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BILSTEIN | 48279765 | 🇺🇸 US | B16 (PSS10) | View on Amazon |
This table covers the Suspension kits.
One part is listed for the 2021 BMW 540I — BILSTEIN 48279765.
Sway Bar Bushing
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MOOG | K202927 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Rear To Framewith Active Sway Bar | View on Amazon |
This table covers the bushings that clamp the anti-roll bar to the chassis. Typical signs include a clunk over bumps, or a torn or walked-out bushing you can see. Press the new bushing square. A cocked bushing will tear in a few thousand miles.
One part is listed for the 2021 BMW 540I — MOOG K202927.
Sway Bar Link
Daily Driver
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DELPHI Popular | TC6984 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Front540i xDrive | View on Amazon |
| SUSPENSIA Popular | X05SL0180 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | RearComposite Type | View on Amazon |
| SUSPENSIA Popular | X05SL0138 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Front540i xDrive | View on Amazon |
| SUSPENSIA Popular | X05SL0072 | 🇺🇸 US | FrontRWD | View on Amazon |
| DELPHI | TC6916 | 🇺🇸 US | Front540i Base Model | View on Amazon |
| DORMAN | 541813 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Front540i xDrive | View on Amazon |
| DORMAN | 541836 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Rear | View on Amazon |
| DORMAN | 541815 | 🇺🇸 US | Front540i Base Model | View on Amazon |
| MEVOTECH | MS108262 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | SupremeIncludes Hardware | View on Amazon |
| MEVOTECH | MS108256 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | SupremeIncludes Hardware | View on Amazon |
| MEVOTECH | MS108257 | 🇺🇸 US | Supreme | View on Amazon |
| MOOG | K751103 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Rearwithout Active Sway Bar | View on Amazon |
| SUSPENSIA | X05SL0808 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Steel | View on Amazon |
Economy
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BECK/ARNLEY | 1018631 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | RearEnd Link | View on Amazon |
| BECK/ARNLEY | 1018630 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Front540i xDrive | View on Amazon |
| BECK/ARNLEY | 1018404 | 🇺🇸 US | Front540i Base Model | View on Amazon |
| MEVOTECH | GS108256 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Original Grade | View on Amazon |
This table covers the links that connect the anti-roll bar to each control arm or strut. Typical signs include a clunk on one wheel over a driveway, or a rattle that goes away when you lean on the bar. Replace links in pairs; a seized stud often takes the bushing with it.
17 Sway Bar Link parts are listed for the 2021 BMW 540I, from SUSPENSIA, MEVOTECH, DORMAN and 3 other brands. DELPHI TC6984 carries the "Popular" badge.
The Daily Driver section: 13 options from SUSPENSIA, DORMAN, MEVOTECH and 2 other brands. DELPHI TC6984 is listed in this group.
Economy: 4 parts, from BECK/ARNLEY and MEVOTECH. A representative part number is BECK/ARNLEY 1018631.
Buying Suspension Parts for a 2021 BMW 540I
On this vehicle, the suspension system controls ride, tire contact and alignment through shocks, struts, control arms, bushings and links.
- Confirm you have the 3.0L L6 Turbocharged engine — every part on this page is matched to it.
- Read the notes on each row for position, trim and spec qualifiers before you order.
- Where labor overlaps, replace shocks and struts in axle pairs, renew the sway-bar links with the struts, and get an alignment after any control-arm or tie-rod work.
- Cross-reference the manufacturer part number against your old part or a service-manual listing.
Start with the largest groups on this page: Control Arm and Sway Bar Link .
Frequently Asked Questions
How many suspension parts fit the 2021 BMW 540I?
Our catalog currently lists 104 suspension parts for the 2021 BMW 540I across 11 subcategories and 13 brands, covering the 3.0L L6 Turbocharged engine. Each part is matched to the engine(s) it fits.
What are the signs of suspension problems on a 2021 BMW 540I?
Common symptoms include clunks over speed bumps, wandering steering, cupped tire wear, or a nose that keeps bouncing after a dip. If you notice any of these, identify the affected subcategory above and cross-reference the part numbers listed.
What should I replace at the same time?
Where labor overlaps, replace shocks and struts in axle pairs, renew the sway-bar links with the struts, and get an alignment after any control-arm or tie-rod work.
What do the market flags (US, CA, MX) on each part mean?
They show the market for which the manufacturer published application data for that part — where the vehicle was first sold, not where the part was made. If your 2021 BMW 540I was originally sold in the US, the safest choice is a part marked for the US market.
How do I make sure a part fits my 2021 BMW 540I?
Every part on this page is matched to the 3.0L L6 Turbocharged engine. Then worn bushings often mimic bad shocks — inspect before buying, and remember loaded vs unloaded strut assemblies differ in labor by hours. The notes column carries position and trim qualifiers where they apply.
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