Air Bag Related Problems of the 2001 BMW 740

Table 1 shows five common air bag related problems of the 2001 BMW 740. The number one most common problem is related to the side/window air bag (three problems). The second most common problem is related to the warning light on (two problems).

Table 1. Air Bag related problems of BMW 740


Recently reported Air Bag problems of the 2001 BMW 740

The Side/window Air Bag problem

Vehicle had been stationary for several minutes and was parked with emergency break engaged. Key was not inserted. Driver side door open, all doors unlocked. No recent occupants other than the driver seat. Parked at home,in driveway, in gainesville, GA, us.   Read details...

The Warning Light On problem

I would like to report that the airbag control modules in the BMW 7 series from model year 1995 to 2001 have airbag control modules that are failing at a very high rate, leaving owners without airbags and the airbag warning light on. The new module from BMW is $1400.   Read details...

The Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Vehicle was hit broadside by another vehicle right in center of driver's door. Upon impact, airbags failed to deploy. Consumer has contacted dealer. Please provide any further information.   Read details...


Air Bag related problems in other BMW 740 model year vehicles:



740 Service Bulletins
740 Safety Recalls