2001 BMW 740 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other 740 years
- Not enough data 4th of 5 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2001 BMW 740. That ranks 4th out of 5 740 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (2 complaints, 100%), typically at around 155,000 miles. Complaints mention 1 fire. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 2owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2001 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 2 | 100% | 155,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2001 BMW 740 recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2001 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 2001 bmw 740. The contact stated that the instrument cluster was not operational. The instrument cluster was repaired per an unknown recall in 2012, but the failure recurred in august of 2016. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but they would not repair the vehicle. The…
Smelled smoke in car before starting engine. Got out/ opened passenger side door, and saw fire coming out down near the seat area. Towed to bmw, and they stated a switch may have burned out and caused this fire. When air gets to fire it ignites. Normally fire would burn out but since the door was…
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2001 BMW 740?
Owners most often report electrical system problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2001 BMW 740?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2001 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 2001 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.