MYRModel Year Report

1997 BMW 740

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1997 BMW 740
RENDERED 2026-09-17T02:43:58.312Z

Only 8 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 8 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, 1997 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
1997: 8 complaints
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YearComplaints
19911
19937
19943
19957
19961
19978
19989
20012

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 8 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

AIR BAGS

3 of 8 total reports mention: air bags, most commonly citing frontal.

CRASH
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WHILE DRIVING 3:00 POSITION , DRIVER'S SIDE AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY UPON IMPACT AT 40-45 MPH, THE OTHER AIRBAGS DID DEPLOYED. *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 19970421

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 BMW 740. AFTER TURNING THE IGNITION KEY TO START THE ENGINE, THE PASSENGER SIDE DOOR PANEL AIR BAG ERRONEOUSLY DEPLOYED. THERE WERE NO INJURIES.

NHTSA ODI report, 20180607

I CONTACTED BMW CUSTOMER RELATIONS AFTER RECEIVING NOTICE OF "RECALL CAMPAIGN NO. 13V-564: FRONT PASSENGER AIR BAG SEAT OCCUPANCY SENSOR MAT" WHICH APPLIES TO ANOTHER BMW VEHICLE I OWN(2006 X5).

NHTSA ODI report, 20140317

Also filed under SEATS and SEAT BELTS

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

2 of 8 total reports mention: engine and engine cooling, most commonly citing radiator assembly.

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OUR CAR IS BROKEN AND WE HAVE NO MONEY TO FIX IT. *TR

NHTSA ODI report, 20090802

VISIBILITY

1 of 8 total reports mentions: visibility, most commonly citing windshield.

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WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED THE WINDSHIELD STARTED CRACKING ON THE DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER'S SIDES, AND THE WINDSHIELDS ARE STILL CRACKING. *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 19970409

SEATS

1 of 8 total reports mentions: seats.

SEAT BELTS

1 of 8 total reports mentions: seat belts.

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1997 BMW 740 — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for air bags issues (3 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (2 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for visibility issues (1 reports on file for this year).
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1997 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 1997 BMW 740?

The most-reported component is air bags, accounting for 38% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1997 BMW 740 have?

No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-09-16 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.