1996 BMW 740IL Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other 740IL years
- Fewer complaints than other years 6th of 7 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 11 complaints with NHTSA about the 1996 BMW 740IL. That ranks 6th out of 7 740IL model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is fuel system, gasoline (3 complaints, 27%), typically at around 133,000 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash, 1 injury. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 11owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1996 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 3 | 27% | 133,000 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 3 | 27% | 132,656 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 2 | 18% | 203,000 | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 2 | 18% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 2 | 18% | — | — | — |
| Air Bags | 1 | 9% | — | — | — |
| Engine | 1 | 9% | 133,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1996 BMW 740IL recalls (1)
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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.
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.
The gas tank started to make popping noises and thumping sounds. Then when i realized something is wrong when the gas gauge started reading 1/4 tank when it was empty, strangely when i was filling up with gas the cap was hard to remove and as soon as i removed the cap air was rushing in. I ran out…
Anytime you are accelerating the throttle cable will either get stuck or if you let off the gas pedal its will continue to accelerate. This can be very dangerous especially upon entering the highway. This occurred pretty regularly until we had the throttle cable replaced. *tr
Tl*the contact owns a 1996 bmw 740il. While parking the vehicle, the contact attempted to shut off the engine and exit the vehicle. As she turned the key and removed it from the ignition, the engine remained running and would not shut off. She had to remove the engine fuses from under the hood and…
Vehicle is experiencing sudden acceleration. As soon as the vehicle is started, the rpm's will rev up to 3500 rpms preventing the driver from putting the vehicle in gear without a possible crash. Driver would apply the brakes but the vehicle will continue to surge. Provide further detail. Defective…
This problem w/ radiator is very common w/ this vehicle and manufacturer refuses any responsibility. *ak
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 | 11 | 1 |
| 1995 740IL | 12 | 3 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1996 BMW 740IL?
Owners most often report fuel system, gasoline, vehicle speed control, engine and engine cooling problems. The top one, fuel system, gasoline, accounts for 3 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1996 BMW 740IL?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 1996 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 1996 has fewer complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.