1995 BMW 740IL Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other 740IL years
- Fewer complaints than other years 5th of 7 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 3 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 12 complaints with NHTSA about the 1995 BMW 740IL. That ranks 5th out of 7 740IL model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine and engine cooling (4 complaints, 33%), typically at around 110,000 miles. Complaints mention 1 fire, 2 injuries. There are 3 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 12owner complaints
- 3safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1995 BMW 740IL 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 4 | 33% | 110,000 | — | — |
| Visibility | 3 | 25% | — | — | — |
| Electrical System | 1 | 8% | 200,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 8% | 94,000 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 8% | — | — | — |
| Seats | 1 | 8% | — | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 8% | 298,765 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 8% | 200,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1995 BMW 740IL recalls (3)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Suspension:front:springs:coil springs
Problem: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. Road grit and gravel associated with winter road conditions can penetrate the rubber of the lower front spring mounts and accumulate in the mounts causing notches or pits to develop. These notches can develop cracks resulting in breakage of a bottom coil of the spring.
Risk: The vehicle's ride height could be affected causing noise while the vehicle is driven. The vehicle's dynamic stability can be affected reducing the driver's ability to maintain control of the vehicle.
Fix: Dealers will replace both front springs and lower spring mounts.
Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Problem: Fuel seepage can occur between a hose and the metal fuel line on either end of the hose resulting in fuel odor.
Risk: Fuel leakage could potentially result in a vehicle fire.
Fix: Dealers will replace the two fuel hoses, four metal fuel lines and associated clamps.
Suspension:rear
Problem: The lower suspension arm mounting eye on the right side rear axle hub carrier was produced with a casting flaw.
Risk: It is possible that the right side rear axle carrier eye could crack and break while driving causing a loss of control and increasing the potential for a vehicle accident.
Fix: Dealers will inspect the vehicles for a casting flaw in the right side rear axle carrier and if found, replace the carrier.
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.
I was driving to work and was passing a truck in front of me and heard a loud pop. I thought my windshield had been hit by something until i saw that there was no damage, so i kept driving. My car began to overheat so i slowed down. When i got to work i looked at my car and saw that the hood had an…
When i get into my car the steering wheel is locked and i can't get it unlocked unless i turn on and off my caution lights or move the button back and forth on the console that has an a on one end and a m on the other. As soon as i get out of the car it locks and won't move unless i do that and i…
Radiator fan exploded while driving on freeway. Pieces of fan flew throughout engine bay (hood dented upwards 2 inches) broken pieces of fan lodged under throttle mechanism - wedged throttle wide open. Car continued to accellerate even under full braking (to limit of my strength). Had to shut…
The vehicle was included in recall 95v238000 for fuel hose leakage. The recall was performed in 1996 but fuel began to leak again. The consumer has replaced the hoses twice since the recall and they are leaking again *ak *nlm
The engine collapsed without warning. The dealer diagnosed the problem as broke piston, which caused the engine rod and cylinder to fail. *jb
Other BMW 740IL years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 740IL | 26 | 1 |
| 2000 740IL | 20 | 1 |
| 1999 740IL | 6 | 0 |
| 1998 740IL | 26 | 0 |
| 1997 740IL | 19 | 1 |
| 1996 740IL | 11 | 1 |
| 1995 | 12 | 3 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1995 BMW 740IL?
Owners most often report engine and engine cooling, visibility, electrical system problems. The top one, engine and engine cooling, accounts for 4 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1995 BMW 740IL?
Yes, 3 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 1995 BMW 740IL a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other 740IL model years, the 1995 has fewer complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.