1997 BMW 740 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other 740 years
- Not enough data 2nd of 5 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 8 complaints with NHTSA about the 1997 BMW 740. That ranks 2nd out of 5 740 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is air bags (3 complaints, 38%), typically at around 131,000 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 8owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1997 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 3 | 38% | 131,000 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 2 | 25% | — | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 13% | — | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 13% | — | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 13% | — | — | — |
| Seats | 1 | 13% | — | — | — |
| Visibility | 1 | 13% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1997 BMW 740 recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 1997 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.
Tl* the contact owns a 1997 bmw 740. After turning the ignition key to start the engine, the passenger side door panel air bag erroneously deployed. There were no injuries. The manufacturer was immediately notified of the failure and the contact was instructed to take the vehicle to the local…
I contacted bmw customer relations after receiving notice of "recall campaign no. 13v-564: front passenger air bag seat occupancy sensor mat" which applies to another bmw vehicle i own(2006 x5). I explained that i own a 1997 740i: xxxxxx which has the identical issue with the passenger seat…
Our car is broken and we have no money to fix it. *tr
While traveling at highway speed of 75 mph radiator upper neck to which water hose connects broke from the weld. Dealer notified. *ak *ml
Hi, i am not sure if this is a safety defect or not. I had a sound like an expanding and contracting of metal in the back underneath of car. It sounded like a cookie sheet when it is first heating up in the oven and it expands and contracts. The dealer couldn't find anything when i brought it in…
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1997 BMW 740?
Owners most often report air bags, engine and engine cooling, fuel system, gasoline problems. The top one, air bags, accounts for 3 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1997 BMW 740?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 1997 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 1997 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.