BMW 740IL recalls and problems by year
NHTSA lists 2 recalls and 46 owner complaints for the BMW 740IL (model years 2000–2001). The most reported problem area is electrical system (8 complaints), followed by air bags (6 complaints).
By complaints filed, the peak model years are 2001 (26) and 2000 (20). Among model years at least two years old, the 2000 has the fewest complaints on file (20).
Most reported problem areas
What owners name in their complaints across all BMW 740IL model years. A complaint can name more than one area.
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 8 | 2 of 2 | |
| Air bags | 6 | 2 of 2 | |
| Engine and engine cooling | 6 | 2 of 2 | |
| Power train | 5 | 2 of 2 | |
| Tires | 4 | 1 of 2 |
All 2 recalls
| Recall | Date | Problem area | Model years | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01V001000 | Jan 4, 2001 | Tires: sidewall | 2001 | 3,167 |
| 00V048000 | Feb 17, 2000 | Exterior lighting: brake lights, switch | 2000 | 17,700 |
Vehicles: the manufacturer's estimate of all vehicles potentially affected by the recall, across every model it covers. Each model-year page lists what its recalls fix.
Owners reported a crash in 1 complaint and a fire in 2 complaints; 3 people injured and 0 deaths are recorded in these reports. These are the owners' accounts, not findings of cause.
Complaint counts grow with how many cars were sold and how long they have been on the road; compare years with that in mind. Complaints are unverified owner reports.