MYRModel Year Report

1994 BMW 740

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1994 BMW 740
RENDERED 2026-08-02T13:19:51.573Z

Only 3 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

Only 3 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, BMW 740 Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1994 highlighted. 1991: 1 complaints 1991 1993: 7 complaints 1993 1994: 3 complaints 1994 1995: 7 complaints 1995 1996: 1 complaints 1996 1997: 8 complaints 1997 1998: 9 complaints 1998 2001: 2 complaints 2001
1994: 3 complaints
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YearComplaints
19911
19937
19943
19957
19961
19978
19989
20012

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 3 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

1 of 3 total reports mentions: vehicle speed control.

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VEHICLE HAS INTERMITTENT SUDDEN UNWANTED ACCELERATION WITH NO PRIOR WARNING. TT

NHTSA ODI report, 19950327

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

1 of 3 total reports mentions: engine and engine cooling.

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WHILE TRAVELING AT ANY SPEED VEHICLE WOULD STALL WITHOUT INDICATION. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 20000328

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

1 of 3 total reports mentions: electrical system.

FIRE
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UNDERHOOD FIRE; TURNED ON IGNITION; SHIFTED TO REVERSE; MOTOR DIED;ATTEMPED TO RESTART;NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM UNDERHOOD;WITHIN MINUTES, ENGULFED WITH FLAMES.

NHTSA ODI report, 19950413

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1994 BMW 740 — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for vehicle speed control issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (1 reports on file for this year).
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1994 BMW 740 reliable?

There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.

What are the most common problems with the 1994 BMW 740?

The most-reported component is vehicle speed control, accounting for 33% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1994 BMW 740 have?

No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.