1996 BMW 740 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other 740 years
- Not enough data 5th of 5 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 1996 BMW 740. That ranks 5th out of 5 740 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is fuel system, gasoline (1 complaints, 100%). There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 1owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1996 BMW 740 problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 100% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
1996 BMW 740 recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 1996 BMW 740.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Plastic fuel tank experienced a crack in center , causing fuel leakage. Dealer / manufacturer were not notified at this time. *ak consumer states the integrity of the gas tank material was insufficient to withstand negative pressure from fuel pump covering tank to contract and crush liked flimsy…
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1996 BMW 740?
Owners most often report fuel system, gasoline problems. The top one, fuel system, gasoline, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 1996 BMW 740?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 1996 BMW 740 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other 740 model years, the 1996 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.