1993 BMW 740 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
9
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1993 BMW 740
The 1993 BMW 740 has received a total of 9 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CABLES. The most commonly reported problems involve the Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline (3 complaints), Electrical Systemwiring (1 complaint), and Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemradiator Assembly (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 1993 BMW 740
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 1993 BMW 740, potentially affecting up to 2,306 vehicles.
Recall 94V022000 — VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CABLES
| 2,306 vehicles affected
Defect: THE THROTTLE CABLE'S TUBE (OUTER CASING) CONTAINS A BEND THAT LEADS TO INCREASED LOADING OF THE INNER CABLE, CAUSING IT TO BREAK.
Consequence: BREAKAGE OF THE INNER CABLE WOULD CAUSE LOSS OF THROTTLE CONTROL, CAUSING THE ENGINE TO RETURN OR REMAIN AT IDLE. LOSS OF THROTTLE CONTROL COULD CAUSE AN ACCIDENT.
Remedy: BMW DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE THROTTLE CABLE.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 1993 BMW 740
9 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1993 BMW 740. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical Systemwiring | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemradiator Assembly | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Train | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Trainautomatic Transmission | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspension | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Wheels | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
AFTER PARKING FOR 5 MINUTES OR LESS THE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE UNDER THE HOOD. THE LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT ARRIVED TO EXTINGUISH THE FIRE. VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A SALVAGE YARD. AN INDEPENDENT INSURANCE INVESTIGATOR DETERMINED THAT THE CAUSE WAS AN ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT IN THE WIRING HARNESS.*AK
CONSUMER HAS MULTIPLE PROBLEMS WITH VEHICLE.SPEEDOMETER GIVES A INACCURATE READING, IT GIVES A HIGHER READING. ENGINE WAS LEAKING FLUID, AND DEALER REPAIRED IT ACCORDING TO A RECALL. CONSUMER HAS BEEN TYRING TO GET DEALER TO REPAIR MOST THINGS, BUT THEY AREN'T ASSISTING. *AK
CONSUMER HAS MULTIPLE PROBLEMS WITH VEHICLE.SPEEDOMETER GIVES A INACCURATE READING, IT GIVES A HIGHER READING. ENGINE WAS LEAKING FLUID, AND DEALER REPAIRED IT ACCORDING TO A RECALL. CONSUMER HAS BEEN TYRING TO GET DEALER TO REPAIR MOST THINGS, BUT THEY AREN'T ASSISTING. *AK
RADIATOR LEAKS ANTI-FREEZE FLUID, PROBLEM RELATED TO A DEFECTIVE COOLANT SYSTEM WHICH WAS RECALLED. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER, AND HE REFUSED TO REPAIR THE RADIATOR UNLESS IT WAS AT THE OWNER'S EXPENSE. *AK *ML
WHILE MAKING A STOP THE VEHICLE STARTED TO SHAKE AND THE ENGINE STARTED TO IDLE. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK
View all Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline complaints →
Safety Rating for the 1993 BMW 740
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1993 BMW 740 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1993 BMW 740
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 1993 BMW 740
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the BMW 740
- 1991 BMW 740 — 1 complaint
- 1993 BMW 740 (current)
- 1994 BMW 740 — 3 complaints
- 1995 BMW 740 — 7 complaints
- 1996 BMW 740 — 1 complaint
- 1997 BMW 740 — 10 complaints
- 1998 BMW 740 — 11 complaints