1999 BMW 740ILA

2 recalls, 0 complaints - 2 TSBs

99V005000 Jan 4, 1999
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Defect Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 5HP24 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. PREMATURE WEAR OF THE RING GEAR CAN OCCUR, LEADING TO THE LOSS OF 1ST, 2ND, 3RD, AND REVERSE GEARS.
Consequence
IF THIS PROBLEM OCCURS, THE CAR MAY NO LONGER OPERATE IN REVERSE, 1ST, 2ND, OR 3RD GEARS.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION.
249 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE
99V004000 Jan 4, 1999
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES
Defect Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE THICKNESS OF THE MAIN POSITIVE ELECTRICAL CABLE (GENERATOR TO STARTER) INSULATION IS LESS THAN SPECIFIED, MAKING IT SUSCEPTIBLE TO BEING ABRADED OR CUT BY THE CLIP THAT SECURES THE CABLE TO THE GENERATOR.
Consequence
THE CABLE INSULATION CAN BE WORN AWAY, EXPOSING THE WIRE. THE WIRE COULD CONTACT THE CLIP OR A SHORT CIRCUIT COULD OCCUR.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL APPLY A THICKNESS OF INSULATING TAPE TO THE CABLE IN THE AREA OF THE CLIP, AND INSTALL A REVISED CLIP.
1,615 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE

No complaints found for this vehicle.

Technical Service Bulletins, 1999 BMW 740ILA

2 manufacturer communications from 1 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

ComponentBulletins
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM1
133000 VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS1
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 740ILA - All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the BMW 740ILA across all model years (1988, 2001).

13 Total Recalls
10 Total Complaints
0 Investigations
0 Reported Crashes
2 Reported Fires
0 Reported Deaths

BMW 740ILA - Year by Year

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Year Recalls Complaints
2001 2 4 View
1999 (current) 2 0
1998 1 4 View
1995 1 0 View
1994 1 1 View
1993 1 0 View
1992 1 0 View
1991 1 0 View
1990 1 0 View
1989 1 0 View
1988 1 1 View

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