BMW 740ILA Problems by Year
NHTSA has 4 owner complaints and 6 safety recalls on file for the BMW 740ILA, across 4 model years (1995–2001). The 1998 model year has the most complaints (3). The most reported problem area overall is electrical system.
BMW 740ILA years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
No 740ILA model year stands out with more than twice the complaints of a typical year.
Model years with the most complaints
- 1998 740ILA: 3 complaints, 1 recall
- 2001 740ILA: 1 complaint, 2 recalls
Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold or how long each year has been on the road, so newer and less popular years naturally have fewer complaints. Use them to spot problem patterns, not as a safety ranking.
Most common BMW 740ILA problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Equipment | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Power Train | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Visibility | 1 | 1 | 0 |
All BMW 740ILA model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 740ILA | 1 | 2 | — | Electrical System | |
| 1999 740ILA | 0 | 2 | — | — | |
| 1998 740ILA | 3 | 1 | — | Electrical System | |
| 1995 740ILA | 0 | 1 | — | — |
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Frequently asked questions
Which BMW 740ILA years should you stay away from?
No year stands out at twice the typical count; the most complaints are for 1998 (3), 2001 (1). Counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, and newer years have had less time to collect complaints.
What is the biggest problem with the BMW 740ILA?
Electrical System, with 2 complaints across 2 model years.
How many recalls does the BMW 740ILA have?
6 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.