BMW 740 owners have reported 18 gasoline fuel system related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 5 most common gasoline fuel system problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's tank assembly (13 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's fuel hoses lines/piping and fittings (2 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Tank Assembly problems | |
| Fuel Hoses Lines/piping And Fittings problems | |
| Gasoline Fuel System problems | |
| Fuel Pump problems | |
| Tank Filler Pipe And Cap problems |
Thumping noises from under rear seat of car while driving. Fuel tank imploding sucking itself inwards then cracking causing fuel to leak on to pavement while driving down the road. Driver not aware of this until parking and smelling fuel while standing near the car. Read details...
The evaporative canister purge line is blocked and is causing the fuel tank to collapse. Read details...
I have a 98 BMW 740il that sucks itself and it has lead to the gas to dent and crack and leak gas. Read details...
While driving at any speed and without any warning vehicle stalled. Consumer had the vehicle towed to the dealership, and mechanic determined that fuel pump failed. Read details...
Hi, I am not sure if this is a safety defect or not. I had a sound like an expanding and contracting of metal in the back underneath of car. It sounded like a cookie sheet when it is first heating up in the oven and it expands and contracts. Read details...