1999 BMW 740IA Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other 740IA years
- Not enough data 1st of 3 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 1999 BMW 740IA. That is the most of any 740IA model year in the database (3 years). The most reported problem area is fuel system, gasoline (1 complaints, 50%), typically at around 127,000 miles. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 2owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1999 BMW 740IA 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 | 50% | 127,000 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 50% | 100 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1999 BMW 740IA recalls (2)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Electrical system:12v/24v/48v battery:cables
Problem: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The thickness of the main positive electrical cable (generator to starter) insulation is less than specified, making it susceptible to being abraded or cut by the clip that secures the cable to the generator.
Risk: The cable insulation can be worn away, exposing the wire. The wire could contact the clip or a short circuit could occur.
Fix: Dealers will apply a thickness of insulating tape to the cable in the area of the clip, and install a revised clip.
Power train:automatic transmission
Problem: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with a 5hp24 automatic transmission. Premature wear of the ring gear can occur, leading to the loss of 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and reverse gears.
Risk: If this problem occurs, the car may no longer operate in reverse, 1st, 2nd, or 3rd gears.
Fix: Dealers will replace the automatic transmission.
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.
Leaking fuel line in engine compartment close to exhaust. Leaking fuel is also vaporized and fumes get into vehicle and cause discomfort and nausea. Fumes could ignite harming occupants and others on the roadway. This is very common for owners of the bmw e38 and many other models. What i have found…
The gas pedal is at a poor postion, my wife patricia and myself get leg cramps from driving our 740 ia after a short time.*jb
Other BMW 740IA years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 2 | 2 |
| 1998 740IA | 1 | 1 |
| 1995 740IA | 0 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1999 BMW 740IA?
Owners most often report fuel system, gasoline, vehicle speed control problems. The top one, fuel system, gasoline, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 1999 BMW 740IA?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 1999 BMW 740IA a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other 740IA model years, the 1999 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.