1998 BMW 740
0 recalls, 11 complaints - 2 TSBs
No recalls found for this vehicle.
Complaint Statistics
11 total complaints
1 crashes
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 2 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:CONTROL MODULE | 1 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION | 1 |
| SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:POWER ADJUST | 1 |
| VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS | 1 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 1 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 1 |
| AIR BAGS | 1 |
| EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:ACCESSORY SCISSOR/SCREW/BOTTLE JACK/LIFT | 1 |
| STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM | 1 |
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
Sep 2, 2005
Incident date: Aug 25, 2005
DT: THE CONSUMER EXPERIENCED PROBLEMS WITH THE STEERING. THE STEERING LOCKED UP AND THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON A FEW MINUTES LATER. THE CONSUMER WENT INTO ANOTHER LANE OF TRAFFIC, BUT WAS ABLE TO GET THE VEHICLE TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. THE STEERING WHEEL STARTED GOING INTO A COMPLETE CIRCLE. ... Read more
EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:ACCESSORY SCISSOR/SCREW/BOTTLE JACK/LIFT
Feb 7, 2003
Incident date: Feb 3, 2003
AFTER JACKING THE VEHICLE UP, THE JACK SUDDENLY COLASPED. CONSUMER FOOT WAS ALMOST INJURED AS A RESULT. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. PH
AIR BAGS
Dec 9, 2002
Incident date: Nov 26, 2002
CONSUMER STATES THAT WHEN HIT AT 40MPH IN THE FRONT CENTER OF THE VEHICLE THE AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY CAUSING MINOR INJURIES TO THE CONSUMER. DEALER NOTIFIED. TS
Crash
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Sep 2, 1999
ENGINE DIES INTERMITTENTLY WITHOUT WARNING, CAUSING A SAFETY HAZARD. DEALERINDICATED THA T COMPUTER SHOWED NO DEFECT, AND COULD NOT EXPLAIN THE CAUSE OF THE PROBLEM. *AK
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Jul 30, 1999
Incident date: Dec 3, 1998
CUP HOLDER FAILED. YH
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Jul 30, 1999
Incident date: Dec 3, 1998
NAVIGATION SYSTEM FAILED. YH
VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
Mar 12, 1999
RIGHT FRONT POWER WINDOW FAILED.
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:POWER ADJUST
Jan 11, 1999
Incident date: Jan 11, 1998
DRIVER'S SEAT ADJUSTMENT; WHEN TURNING ON THE VEHICLE DRIVER'S SEAT WON'T GO BACK TO ITS PROPER RETURN WHICH MAY CAUSE DIFFICULTY IN DRIVING, AND MAY RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT. MANUFACTURER DOES NOT HAVE A REMEDY. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
Jun 13, 1998
Incident date: May 29, 1998
CONSUMER HAD ACCIDENTALLY LOCKED HERSELF IN HER CAR; CONSUMER WAS GETTING OUT OF VEHICLE WHEN SHE DROPED HER KEY, SHE THOUGH SHE DROP IT INSIDE THE VEHICLE, UNAWARE THE REMOTE KEY FELL BETWEEN THE DOOR AND DOOR FRAME WHEN SHE CLOSED THE DOOR; SOMEHOW THE REMOTE KEY ACTIVATED THE SECURITY MODE: ... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:CONTROL MODULE
Jun 10, 1998
Incident date: May 29, 1998
CONSUMER WAS GETTING OUT OF THE CAR WHEN SHE DROPPED REMOTE CONTROL KEY. THINKING IT DROPPED WITHIN THE VEHICLE CLOSED THE DOOR, NOT KNOWING IT FELL BETWEEN THE DOOR AND THE DOOR FRAME. CLOSED THE DOOR, THINKING THE KEY WAS INSIDE THE VEHICLE. SOMEHOW THE REMOTE SECURITY SYSTEM WAS ACTIVATED, LOCK... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Jun 10, 1998
Incident date: May 29, 1998
CONSUMER WAS GETTING OUT OF THE CAR WHEN SHE DROPPED REMOTE CONTROL KEY. THINKING IT DROPPED WITHIN THE VEHICLE CLOSED THE DOOR, NOT KNOWING IT FELL BETWEEN THE DOOR AND THE DOOR FRAME. CLOSED THE DOOR, THINKING THE KEY WAS INSIDE THE VEHICLE. SOMEHOW THE REMOTE SECURITY SYSTEM WAS ACTIVATED, LOCK... Read more
Technical Service Bulletins, 1998 BMW 740
2 manufacturer communications from 1 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 1 |
| 133000 VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS | 1 |
B510819
Jan 16, 2024
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
The basic conditions for initializing the power windows are not met.
B510819
Jan 16, 2024
133000 VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
The basic conditions for initializing the power windows are not met.
BMW 740 - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the BMW 740 across all model years (1993, 1993).
1
Total Recalls
45
Total Complaints
0
Investigations
4
Reported Crashes
5
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths