2001 BMW 740 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
2
Owner Complaints
0
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2001 BMW 740
The 2001 BMW 740 has received a total of 2 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The most commonly reported problem area is the Electrical System Instrument Clusterpanel (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2001 BMW 740
There are no recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2001 BMW 740. No Active Recalls
Owner Complaints for the 2001 BMW 740
2 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2001 BMW 740. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System Instrument Clusterpanel | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 BMW 740. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER WAS NOT OPERATIONAL. THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER WAS REPAIRED PER AN UNKNOWN RECALL IN 2012, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED IN AUGUST OF 2016. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, BUT THEY WOULD NOT REPAIR THE VEHICLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 155,000. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.
SMELLED SMOKE IN CAR BEFORE STARTING ENGINE. GOT OUT/ OPENED PASSENGER SIDE DOOR, AND SAW FIRE COMING OUT DOWN NEAR THE SEAT AREA. TOWED TO BMW, AND THEY STATED A SWITCH MAY HAVE BURNED OUT AND CAUSED THIS FIRE. WHEN AIR GETS TO FIRE IT IGNITES. NORMALLY FIRE WOULD BURN OUT BUT SINCE THE DOOR WAS OPENED AIR GOT TO WIRE AND IGNITED A FLAME. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK
Safety Rating for the 2001 BMW 740
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2001 BMW 740 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2001 BMW 740
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2001 BMW 740
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the BMW 740
- 1996 BMW 740 — 1 complaint
- 1997 BMW 740 — 10 complaints
- 1998 BMW 740 — 11 complaints
- 2001 BMW 740 (current)