On certain passenger vehicles, the engine auxiliary/cooling fan operation, including variable speed, is electronically controlled. Failure of the fan motor can cause the electrical circuitry of the fan control unit to overload and fail, causing the fan to...
1988-2001 · 11 model years
BMW 740ILA Problems by year
Owners have filed 1 complaints about the BMW 740ILA across 11 model years, and it has 6 recalls. The 1988 has the most complaints once its age is allowed for (1). The most reported problem area is the engine & cooling.
- Complaints
- 1
- Recalls
- 6
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
740ILA complaints by model year
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.
Most common 740ILA problems
BMW 740ILA recalls 6
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The engine auxiliary/cooling fan operation, including variable speed, is electronically controlled. Failure of the fan motor can cause the electrical circuitry of the fan control unit to overload and fail, causing...
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with a 5hp24 automatic transmission. Premature wear of the ring gear can occur, leading to the loss of 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and reverse gears.
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The thickness of the main positive electrical cable (generator to starter) insulation is less than specified, making it susceptible to being abraded or cut by the clip that secures the cable to the generator.
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. A malfunction or failure of a coolant system component, such as a thermostat, water pump, or fan belt, can result in significantly increased coolant temperature and system pressure. If the indications of a critical...
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The differential pinion shaft within the differential case assembly was produced without the appropriate surface hardening. This can result in the shaft experiencing premature wear.
Latest 740ILA complaints
Faulty radiators that have a design flaw that allows for the radiator neck to break off without notice and spray hot coolant everywhere. This problem is well known just visit roadfly.Org e38 message board and search for "radiator neck." This typically occurs between 50,000-70,000 miles. My radiator blew at 62,380 miles while driving at close to 45miles per hour. Could have caused a fatal crash as there was smoke every where. *Tr
Questions about the BMW 740ILA
Which BMW 740ILA years have the most problems?
By the number of complaints owners filed with NHTSA: 1988 (1). Allowing for how long each has been on the road, the 1988 stands out most. Complaint counts also rise with sales, so compare years of the same model rather than different models.
What are the most common BMW 740ILA problems?
Across every model year, owners report problems with the engine & cooling (1) most often.
How many recalls does the BMW 740ILA have?
NHTSA lists 6 recalls across all BMW 740ILA 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