1993-2001 · 9 model years

BMW 740IL Problems by year

Owners have filed 0 complaints about the BMW 740IL across 9 model years, and it has 7 recalls.

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Complaints: 0
Recalls: 7
Crashes: 0
Fires: 0
Injuries: 0
Deaths: 0

740IL complaints by model year

01993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001

Highlighted: the year with the most complaints for its age. Older vehicles have had more time to collect complaints - the Safety Index grade allows for that.

Year	Recalls	Top problem	Grade
2001	2	-	C
2000	2	-	C
1999	1	-	B
1998	1	-	B
1997	2	-	C
1996	2	-	C
1995	4	-	D
1994	1	-	B
1993	1	-	B

BMW 740IL recalls 7

Steering: connection

10E021000May 27, 2010150 vehicles affected

Fcp groton is recalling certain steering center drag links, p/n 32 21 1 096 057, sold from december 1, 2009 through april 9, 2010 as replacement equipment for model year 1995 through 2001 bmw 740i, 740il, and 750il passenger vehicles. The shaft of the...

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Tires: sidewall

01V001000Jan 4, 20013,167 vehicles affected

Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with 18-inch tires. (18-Inch tires are standard equipment on the m5 and optional equipment on the 7-series models). The machine used to mount and inflate the tires on the wheels at the assembly plant may...

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Exterior lighting: switch

00V048000Feb 17, 200017,700 vehicles affected

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...

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Suspension: coil springs

97V140000Aug 22, 199729,000 vehicles affected

Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. Road grit and gravel associated with winter road conditions can penetrate the rubber of the lower front spring mounts and accumulate in the mounts causing notches or pits to develop. These notches can develop...

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Exterior lighting: switch

96V111000Jul 1, 1996180,000 vehicles affected

The brake light switch can fail allowing the switch to remain in the "brake lights off" position or in the "brake lights on" position.

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Fuel system: hoses, lines / piping, and fittings

95V238000Dec 11, 199518,000 vehicles affected

Fuel seepage can occur between a hose and the metal fuel line on either end of the hose resulting in fuel odor.

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Suspension: rear

95V192000Oct 11, 19953,000 vehicles affected

The lower suspension arm mounting eye on the right side rear axle hub carrier was produced with a casting flaw.

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Questions about the BMW 740IL

Which BMW 740IL years have the fewest complaints?

Among model years that have been on the road for at least three years, 1993, 1994, 1998 have the best Safety Index - the fewest complaints, crashes and recalls for their age compared with other 740IL years. Always check the exact vehicle's recalls by VIN before you buy.

How many recalls does the BMW 740IL have?

NHTSA lists 7 recalls across all BMW 740IL model years. Each year's page lists the recalls for that year; check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether the repair has been done.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data