BMW 740 Problems by Year
NHTSA has 27 owner complaints and 0 safety recalls on file for the BMW 740, across 5 model years (1995–2001). The 1998 model year has the most complaints (9). The most reported problem area overall is air bags.
BMW 740 years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
No 740 model year stands out with more than twice the complaints of a typical year.
Model years with the most complaints
Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold or how long each year has been on the road, so newer and less popular years naturally have fewer complaints. Use them to spot problem patterns, not as a safety ranking.
Most common BMW 740 problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 5 | 3 | 3 |
| Electrical System | 5 | 2 | 0 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 4 | 3 | 0 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Seats | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Structure | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Visibility | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Equipment | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Power Train | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Steering | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Suspension | 1 | 1 | 0 |
All BMW 740 model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 740 | 2 | 0 | — | Electrical System | |
| 1998 740 | 9 | 0 | — | Electrical System | |
| 1997 740 | 8 | 0 | — | Air Bags | |
| 1996 740 | 1 | 0 | — | Fuel System, Gasoline | |
| 1995 740 | 7 | 0 | — | Structure |
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Frequently asked questions
Which BMW 740 years should you stay away from?
No year stands out at twice the typical count; the most complaints are for 1998 (9), 1997 (8), 1995 (7). Counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, and newer years have had less time to collect complaints.
What is the biggest problem with the BMW 740?
Air Bags, with 5 complaints across 3 model years.
How many recalls does the BMW 740 have?
0 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.