2001 BMW 740ILA
2 recalls, 4 complaints - 10 TSBs
02V138000 May 16, 2002
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN
Defect Description
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE ENGINE AUXILIARY/COOLING FAN OPERATION, INCLUDING VARIABLE SPEED, IS ELECTRONICALLY CONTROLLED. FAILURE OF THE FAN MOTOR CAN CAUSE THE ELECTRICAL CIRCUITRY OF THE FAN CONTROL UNIT TO OVERLOAD AND FAIL, CAUSING THE FAN TO STOP OPERATING.
Consequence
IF THIS WERE TO OCCUR, ENGINE OVERHEATING AND SUBSEQUENT ENGINE DAMAGE COULD RESULT. IN ADDITION, IT IS POSSIBLE FOR THE FAILURE OF THE ELECTRICAL CIRCUITRY TO CAUSE A FIRE IN THE FAN CONTROL UNIT LOCATED IN THE FRONT OF THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FAN. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN SEPTEMBER 28, 2001. THIS IS A SUPPLEMENT TO A RECALL THAT BEGAN DURING SEPTEMBER 2001 (SEE RECALL CAMPAIGN 01V206). OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHI... Read more
01V206000 Jun 21, 2001
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN
Defect Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE ENGINE AUXILIARY/COOLING FAN OPERATION, INCLUDING VARIABLE SPEED, IS ELECTRONICALLY CONTROLLED. FAILURE OF THE FAN MOTOR CAN CAUSE THE ELECTRICAL CIRCUITRY OF THE FAN CONTROL UNIT TO OVERLOAD AND FAIL, CAUSING THE FAN TO STOP OPERATING.
Consequence
IF THIS WERE TO OCCUR, ENGINE OVERHEATING AND SUBSEQUENT ENGINE DAMAGE COULD RESULT. IN ADDITION, IT IS POSSIBLE FOR THE FAILURE OF THE ELECTRICAL CIRCUITRY TO CAUSE A FIRE IN THE FAN CONTROL UNIT LOCATED IN THE FRONT OF THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FAN. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN SEPTEMBER 28, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT BMW AT 1-800-831-1117.
Complaint Statistics
4 total complaints
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY | 1 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 1 |
| EQUIPMENT | 1 |
| VISIBILITY | 1 |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY
Oct 26, 2004
Incident date: Aug 9, 2004
WHILE DRIVING, THE CONSUMER HEARD A SOUND WHICH WAS COMING FROM THE AIR CONDITIONER. ALSO, RADIATOR HAD A CRACK. CHECK COOLANT LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE DASH BOARD. THE VEHICLE WAS BMW CERTIFIED. *AK THE WINDOWS FELL OFF OF TRACK, THE CD PLAYER AND THE NAU SYSTEM WAS INOPERATIVE. *SC
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Oct 26, 2004
Incident date: Aug 9, 2004
WHILE DRIVING, THE CONSUMER HEARD A SOUND WHICH WAS COMING FROM THE AIR CONDITIONER. ALSO, RADIATOR HAD A CRACK. CHECK COOLANT LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE DASH BOARD. THE VEHICLE WAS BMW CERTIFIED. *AK THE WINDOWS FELL OFF OF TRACK, THE CD PLAYER AND THE NAU SYSTEM WAS INOPERATIVE. *SC
EQUIPMENT
Oct 26, 2004
Incident date: Aug 9, 2004
WHILE DRIVING, THE CONSUMER HEARD A SOUND WHICH WAS COMING FROM THE AIR CONDITIONER. ALSO, RADIATOR HAD A CRACK. CHECK COOLANT LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE DASH BOARD. THE VEHICLE WAS BMW CERTIFIED. *AK THE WINDOWS FELL OFF OF TRACK, THE CD PLAYER AND THE NAU SYSTEM WAS INOPERATIVE. *SC
VISIBILITY
Oct 26, 2004
Incident date: Aug 9, 2004
WHILE DRIVING, THE CONSUMER HEARD A SOUND WHICH WAS COMING FROM THE AIR CONDITIONER. ALSO, RADIATOR HAD A CRACK. CHECK COOLANT LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE DASH BOARD. THE VEHICLE WAS BMW CERTIFIED. *AK THE WINDOWS FELL OFF OF TRACK, THE CD PLAYER AND THE NAU SYSTEM WAS INOPERATIVE. *SC
Technical Service Bulletins, 2001 BMW 740ILA
10 manufacturer communications from 6 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 2 |
| 072100 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP | 1 |
| 015000 STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM | 1 |
| 016000 STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM | 1 |
| 120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 1 |
| 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 1 |
| 070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 1 |
| 350000 EQUIPMENT | 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.
B160623
Dec 20, 2023
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Engine will crank but not start. There is no communication with the integrated fuel module (TFE) whendiagnosing with ISTA. The following two fault codes will be stored in the DME: 032B43 - Low fuel pressure system, electric fuel pump: pre
B160623
Dec 20, 2023
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Engine will crank but not start. There is no communication with the integrated fuel module (TFE) whendiagnosing with ISTA. The following two fault codes will be stored in the DME: 032B43 - Low fuel pressure system, electric fuel pump: pre
B653423
Nov 22, 2023
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Customers may state that the alarm system (DWA) is not active after locking their unoccupied vehicle. Depending on the vehicle??A?A?s equipment and settings, no acoustic or optical confirmation (folding the mirrors/blinking confirmation) i
B653423
Nov 22, 2023
350000 EQUIPMENT
Customers may state that the alarm system (DWA) is not active after locking their unoccupied vehicle. Depending on the vehicle??A?A?s equipment and settings, no acoustic or optical confirmation (folding the mirrors/blinking confirmation) i
SIB-63-02-01
Aug 1, 2010
120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING
BMW: PROCEDURE FOR DETERMINING AND REPLACING INCANDESCENT AND HALOGEN LIGHT BULBS UNDER WARRANTY. *RM
SIB-32-04-07
Jun 1, 2010
015000 STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
BMW: A NEW TECHNICAL PROCESS HAS BEEN CREATED FOR BMW TO IDENTIFY CAUSES OF STEERING COMPLAINTS WITH A WIDE RANGE OF MODELS. *RM
SIB-32-04-07
Jun 1, 2010
016000 STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
BMW: A NEW TECHNICAL PROCESS HAS BEEN CREATED FOR BMW TO IDENTIFY CAUSES OF STEERING COMPLAINTS WITH A WIDE RANGE OF MODELS. *RM
SIB-16-02-09
Dec 1, 2009
072100 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
BMW VEHICLES: FUEL LEVEL SENSOR REPAIRS. WHERE IT IS NECESSARY TO REPLACE THE RIGHT OR THE LEFT SIDE FUEL LEVEL SENSOR DUE TO A FAILURE, THE ENTIRE PUMP AND HOUSING OR DELIVERY UNIT (SUCTION JET ASSEMBLY) DO NOT NEED TO BE REPLACED AS WEL
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