1995 BMW 740 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
N/A
Safety Rating
7
Owner Complaints
0
Recalls
1
Service Bulletin
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1995 BMW 740
The 1995 BMW 740 has received a total of 7 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). 1 technical service bulletin have been issued by BMW of North America, LLC for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Air Bagsfrontal (1 complaint), Engine And Engine Cooling (1 complaint), and Fuel System Gasoline (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 1995 BMW 740
There are no recalls on file with NHTSA for the 1995 BMW 740. No Active Recalls
Owner Complaints for the 1995 BMW 740
7 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1995 BMW 740. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bagsfrontal | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel System Gasoline | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structurebodydoor | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structurebodytrunk Lid | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Suspensionfrontspringscoil Springs | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Unknown Or Other | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
WHILE DRIVING MY CAR 1995 740I BMW STARTED SMOKING FROM THE GLOVE BOX AND THE CAR DASH LIGHT FLASHED AND SMOKE CAME FROM THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE HOOD. I CHECK AND THE WIRE HORNEST WAS ON FIRE. *TR
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 BMW 740I. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FUEL LEAKED WHILE REFUELING THE VEHICLE. THE FUEL ALSO LEAKED WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND ADVISED THE CONTACT THAT THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 95V238000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE: DELIVERY: HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS) AND DENIED ASSISTANCE WITH THE REPAIR. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER TO BE DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 98,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 153,000.
CONSUMER WAS INVOLVED IN A HEAD-ON COLLISION TRAVELING AROUND 30-35 MPH IN WHICH NEITHER DRIVER'S SIDE NOR PASSENGER'S SIDE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED DEALER. *AK
THE TRUNK LOCKED UP ON A CHILD'S FINGER, AND OWNER WAS NOT ABLE TO OPEN THE TRUNK WITH THE KEY BECAUSE IF THE TRUNK WAS NOT SHUT COMPLETELY, THE ELECTRONIC DEVICE WILL NOT ALLOW ANYONE TO OPEN TRUNK WITH A KEY. DEALER HAS NOT SEEN VEHICLE. *AK
RIGHT FRONT SPRING BROKE WHILE PARKED, WEDGING BETWEEN BRAKE CALIPER, WHILE THERE, THE LEFT SIDE BROKE. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. *AK
Safety Rating for the 1995 BMW 740
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1995 BMW 740 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1995 BMW 740
BMW of North America, LLC has issued 1 technical service bulletin (TSBs) for the 1995 BMW 740. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
61 20 96 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
FAULTY IGNITION/STARTER SWITCH. *TW
NHTSA Investigations for the 1995 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 — 9 complaints
- 1994 BMW 740 — 3 complaints
- 1995 BMW 740 (current)
- 1996 BMW 740 — 1 complaint
- 1997 BMW 740 — 10 complaints
- 1998 BMW 740 — 11 complaints