BMW 740 owners have reported 5 other fuel system related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 3 most common other fuel system problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's other fuel system tank assembly (3 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's other fuel system (1 problem). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Other Fuel System Tank Assembly problems | |
| Other Fuel System problems | |
| Other Fuel System Tank Mounting problems |
My wife and I purchased this vehicle at a certified used dealership. We fueled it up and drove it around that night and parked it at our home. The next morning it smelled terribly of gasoline so I looked under the car. Read details...
The contact owns a 2001 BMW 740il. The contact stated that a strong fuel odor entered the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was not available. Read details...
The gas tank started to make popping noises and thumping sounds. Then when I realized something is wrong when the gas gauge started reading 1/4 tank when it was empty, strangely when I was filling up with gas the cap was hard to remove and as soon as I removed the cap air was rushing in. Read details...