1999 BMW 740I Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other 740I years
- Not enough data 6th of 20 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 8 complaints with NHTSA about the 1999 BMW 740I. That ranks 6th out of 20 740I model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is air bags (3 complaints, 38%), typically at around 130,000 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 1999 BMW 740I 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% | 130,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 2 | 25% | 57,250 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 1 | 13% | 36,000 | — | — |
| Engine | 1 | 13% | — | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 13% | — | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 13% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1999 BMW 740I recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 1999 BMW 740I.
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.
Bmw e38 have a high tendency for the guides for the camshaft chain (s) to fracture and come apart. This leads to plastic pieces to cause catastrophic failure, plastic and metal shavings to be observed in the lower oil pan as well as jump in timing for the owner who has to either pay$$$ or junk the…
I was driving home from work approximately 3am in the morning and i was getting close to my turn and i was slowing down and i hit a pot hole.. And all of a sudden my driver side airbags deploy almost cause me to wreck my car... *tr
Tl*the contact owns a 1999 bmw 740i. While driving approximately 35 mph slight pressure was applied to the brake pedal and the brakes momentarily locked. The air bag light then began to illuminate on the dashboard. The vehicle was taken to an independent repair shop where he was informed that the…
Kuhmo tires - zrated 235/50/18 tires on 1999 bmw 740i - tires one month old. Low usage - sidewall blow out with no external damage to sidewall. Defect in tire.*ak
Dt: the contact states there is a nhtsa recall campaign 99v005000 concerning automatic transmission. This vehicle is experiencing the same problems as indicated in the recall, but it is not included in the recall due to vin. The contact will repair the vehicle at his own expense. Also, he…
Other BMW 740I years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 740I | 0 | 3 |
| 2024 740I | 3 | 5 |
| 2023 740I | 12 | 9 |
| 2021 740I | 1 | 2 |
| 2020 740I | 1 | 2 |
| 2019 740I | 4 | 1 |
| 2018 740I | 5 | 0 |
| 2017 740I | 7 | 0 |
| 2016 740I | 12 | 0 |
| 2015 740I | 1 | 1 |
| 2014 740I | 1 | 1 |
| 2013 740I | 1 | 1 |
| 2012 740I | 4 | 1 |
| 2001 740I | 15 | 3 |
| 2000 740I | 12 | 1 |
| 1999 | 8 | 0 |
| 1998 740I | 8 | 0 |
| 1997 740I | 3 | 2 |
| 1996 740I | 1 | 2 |
| 1995 740I | 9 | 4 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1999 BMW 740I?
Owners most often report air bags, service brakes, hydraulic, electrical system problems. The top one, air bags, accounts for 3 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1999 BMW 740I?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 1999 BMW 740I a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other 740I model years, the 1999 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.