1999 BMW 740IL Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other 740IL years
- Not enough data 7th of 7 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA about the 1999 BMW 740IL. That ranks 7th out of 7 740IL model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (2 complaints, 33%), typically at around 37,000 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 6owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1999 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 2 | 33% | 37,000 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 17% | 59,094 | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 17% | 139,245 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 17% | 120,000 | — | — |
| Visibility | 1 | 17% | 85,002 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1999 BMW 740IL recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 1999 BMW 740IL.
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.
Premature wear of the ring gear lead to my reverse not working in my transmission. I had my transmission replaced at aamco transmissions. *tr
The double glazing glass on my 1999 bmw 740il started delaminating and has steadily gotten worse, i know of many bmw owners who complain of this defect and bmwna is acting like there is not any problem. I went into my local bmw dealer and they say every car that they see with double glazing is…
Several months ago the abs light came on during a hard stop. The light comes on and off at will now. Abs controller has failed according to dealership. No abs brake control or traction control. Dealership computer first said it was the right front wheel sensor. Replaced that and the same light was…
Battery exploded without warning. *ak
Fan clutch bearing seized while driving high rpm; fan blade broke, broke drive belts, hoses, water pump, shroud, radiator, and damaged hood. *nlm
Other BMW 740IL years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 740IL | 26 | 1 |
| 2000 740IL | 20 | 1 |
| 1999 | 6 | 0 |
| 1998 740IL | 26 | 0 |
| 1997 740IL | 19 | 1 |
| 1996 740IL | 11 | 1 |
| 1995 740IL | 12 | 3 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1999 BMW 740IL?
Owners most often report electrical system, engine and engine cooling, power train problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1999 BMW 740IL?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 1999 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 1999 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.