There have been 6 safety recalls for the BMW 740IL. The most recent recalls are shown below. Table 1 and Table 2 show the historical recalls and the recall statistics by the model year of the BMW 740IL.
The vehicle's ride height could be affected causing noise while the vehicle is driven. The vehicle's dynamic stability can be affected reducing the driver's ability to maintain control of the vehicle.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1995 BMW 740I, 1996 BMW 740I, 1997 BMW 740I, 1995 BMW 740IL, 1996 BMW 740IL, 1997 BMW 740IL, 1995 BMW 750IL, 1996 BMW 750IL, 1997 BMW 750IL |
| Component: SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGS |
| Recall Summary: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. Road grit and gravel associated with winter road conditions can penetrate the rubber of the lower front spring mounts and accumulate in the mounts causing notches or pits to develop.... Details of this recall 🔎 |
If this happens, the brake lights either will not operate or will be continuously on, regardless of brake pedal position. Following drivers would not be able to determine whether the vehicle is stopping, increasing the potential for a vehicle accident.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1992 BMW 325I, 1993 BMW 325I, 1994 BMW 325I, 1994 BMW 325IC, 1992 BMW 325IS, 1993 BMW 325IS, 1994 BMW 325IS, 1990 BMW 525I, 1991 BMW 525I, 1992 BMW 525I, 1993 BMW 525I, 1994 BMW 525I, 1992 BMW 525IT, 1993 BMW 525IT, 1994 BMW 525IT, 1994 BMW 530I, 1994 BMW 530IT, 1990 BMW 535I, 1991 BMW 535I, 1992 BMW 535I, 1994 BMW 540I, 1990 BMW 735I, 1991 BMW 735I, 1992 BMW 735I, 1990 BMW 735IL, 1991 BMW 735IL, 1992 BMW 735IL, 1993 BMW 740I, 1994 BMW 740I, 1993 BMW 740IL, 1994 BMW 740IL, 1990 BMW 750I, 1991 BMW 750I, 1992 BMW 750I, 1995 BMW M3 |
| Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:SWITCHES:BRAKE LIGHT |
| Recall Summary: The brake light switch can fail allowing the switch to remain in the "brake lights off" position or in the "brake lights on" position. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
Fuel leakage could potentially result in a vehicle fire.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1995 BMW 740I, 1995 BMW 740IL, 1995 BMW 750IL, 1996 BMW 750IL |
| Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS |
| Recall Summary: Fuel seepage can occur between a hose and the metal fuel line on either end of the hose resulting in fuel odor. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
It is possible that the right side rear axle carrier eye could crack and break while driving causing a loss of control and increasing the potential for a vehicle accident.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1995 BMW 740I, 1995 BMW 740IL, 1995 BMW 750IL |
| Component: SUSPENSION:REAR |
| Recall Summary: The lower suspension arm mounting eye on the right side rear axle hub carrier was produced with a casting flaw. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
Handling and control would be drastically affected increasing the risk of a crash.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2001 BMW 740I, 2001 BMW 740IL, 2001 BMW 750IL, 2000 BMW M5, 2001 BMW M5 |
| Component: TIRES:SIDEWALL |
| Recall Summary: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with 18-inch tires. (18-inch tires are standard equipment on the m5 and optional equipment on the 7-series models). The machine used to mount and inflate the tires on the wheels at the assembly plant may have damaged the sidewall of one or more ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
| Date | Component | Vehicle Affected |
|---|---|---|
| Jan. 4, 2001 | Tires:sidewall | 3,167 |
| Feb. 17, 2000 | Exterior Lighting:brake Lights:switch | 17,700 |
| Aug. 22, 1997 | Suspension:front:springs:coil Springs | 29,000 |
| Jul. 1, 1996 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic:switches:brake Light | 180,000 |
| Dec. 11, 1995 | Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings | 18,000 |
| Oct. 11, 1995 | Suspension:rear | 3,000 |
| Model | # Recalls |
|---|---|
| 2001 BMW 740IL | 1 |
| 2000 BMW 740IL | 1 |
| 1997 BMW 740IL | 1 |
| 1996 BMW 740IL | 1 |
| 1995 BMW 740IL | 3 |
| 1994 BMW 740IL | 1 |
| 1993 BMW 740IL | 1 |