Electrical System Related Problems of the 2001 BMW 740

Table 1 shows five common electrical system related problems of the 2001 BMW 740. The number one most common problem is related to the electrical system (five problems). The second most common problem is related to the underhood wiring (two problems).

Table 1. Electrical System related problems of BMW 740


Recently reported Electrical System problems of the 2001 BMW 740

The Electrical System 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 Underhood Wiring problem

Smoke from engine and burning wires and electrical connectors at the plug to the engine cooling thermostat small fire extinguished with a small amount of water.   Read details...

The Instrument Panel problem

The contact owns a 2001 BMW 740. The contact stated that the instrument cluster was not operational. The instrument cluster was repaired per an unknown recall in 2012, but the failure recurred in August of 2016. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but they would not repair the vehicle.   Read details...


Electrical System related problems in other BMW 740 model year vehicles:



740 Service Bulletins
740 Safety Recalls