1998 BMW 740IL — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
49
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1998 BMW 740IL
The 1998 BMW 740IL has received a total of 49 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with STEERING:LINKAGES:DRAG:LINK:CONNECTION. The most commonly reported problems involve the Electrical System (6 complaints), Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemradiator Assembly (4 complaints), and Fuel System Gasoline (3 complaints).
Recalls for the 1998 BMW 740IL
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 1998 BMW 740IL, potentially affecting up to 150 vehicles.
Recall 10E021000 — STEERING:LINKAGES:DRAG:LINK:CONNECTION
| 150 vehicles affected
Defect: FCP GROTON IS RECALLING CERTAIN STEERING CENTER DRAG LINKS, P/N 32 21 1 096 057, SOLD FROM DECEMBER 1, 2009 THROUGH APRIL 9, 2010 AS REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT FOR MODEL YEAR 1995 THROUGH 2001 BMW 740I, 740IL, AND 750IL PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE SHAFT OF THE STEERING CENTER TIE ROD MAY SHEAR OFF.
Consequence: THIS CONDITION WOULD RESULT, WITHOUT WARNING, IN IMMEDIATE AND COMPLETE LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.
Remedy: FCP GROTON WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND THE TIE ROD WILL BE REPLACED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR ABOUT JUNE 1, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FCP GROTON TOLL-FREE AT 1-877-634-0063.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 1998 BMW 740IL
49 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1998 BMW 740IL. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
Most Recent Complaints
THE ALARM SYSTEM RUNS DOWN THE BATTERY AND THE HEAD LIGHTS BLANKS CONSTANTLY WHILE CAR IS RUNNING ALSO BACK TAILLIGHT GOES OFF ON ON ON PASSAGE SIDE . *TR
THE ALARM SYSTEM RUNS DOWN THE BATTERY AND THE HEAD LIGHTS BLANKS CONSTANTLY WHILE CAR IS RUNNING ALSO BACK TAILLIGHT BLANK OFF ON PASSAGE SIDE. *TR
THE ALARM SYSTEM RUNS DOWN THE BATTERY AND THE HEAD LIGHTS BLANKS CONSTANTLY WHILE CAR IS RUNNING ALSO BACK TAILLIGHT GOES OFF ON ON ON PASSAGE SIDE . *TR
THE ALARM SYSTEM RUNS DOWN THE BATTERY AND THE HEAD LIGHTS BLANKS CONSTANTLY WHILE CAR IS RUNNING ALSO BACK TAILLIGHT BLANK OFF ON PASSAGE SIDE. *TR
THE ALARM SYSTEM RUNS DOWN THE BATTERY AND THE HEAD LIGHTS BLANKS CONSTANTLY WHILE CAR IS RUNNING ALSO BACK TAILLIGHT GOES OFF ON ON ON PASSAGE SIDE . *TR
Safety Rating for the 1998 BMW 740IL
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1998 BMW 740IL in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1998 BMW 740IL
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 1998 BMW 740IL
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the BMW 740IL
- 1993 BMW 740IL — 10 complaints
- 1994 BMW 740IL — 4 complaints
- 1995 BMW 740IL — 13 complaints
- 1996 BMW 740IL — 14 complaints
- 1997 BMW 740IL — 27 complaints
- 1998 BMW 740IL (current)
- 1999 BMW 740IL — 7 complaints
- 2000 BMW 740IL — 23 complaints
- 2001 BMW 740IL — 33 complaints