MYRModel Year Report

2001 BMW 740

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2001 BMW 740
RENDERED 2026-11-01T16:55:05.359Z

Only 2 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 2 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

Complaints
2

Too few to rank

Recalls
0

None on file

Investigations
0

None on file

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

1991: 1 complaint 1991 1993: 7 complaints 1993 1994: 3 complaints 1994 1995: 7 complaints 1995 1996: 1 complaint 1996 1997: 8 complaints 1997 1998: 9 complaints 1998 2001: 2 complaints 2001 2
1991: 1 complaint 1991 1993: 7 complaints 1993 1994: 3 complaints 1994 1995: 7 complaints 1995 1996: 1 complaint 1996 1997: 8 complaints 1997 1998: 9 complaints 1998 2001: 2 complaints 2001 2
1991: 1 complaint 1991 1993: 7 complaints 1993 1994: 3 complaints 1994 1995: 7 complaints 1995 1996: 1 complaint 1996 1997: 8 complaints 1997 1998: 9 complaints 1998 2001: 2 complaints 2001 2

2001: 2 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
19911
19937
19943
19957
19961
19978
19989
20012

Known problem areas

Only 2 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Electrical system

2 of 2 total reports mention: electrical system, most commonly citing front underhood and instrument cluster/panel.

FIRE
Show complaint excerpts

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.

NHTSA ODI report, 2002-08-29

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.

NHTSA ODI report, 2016-09-15

Safety timeline

No recalls on file for this model year.

0 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first

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Buy-smart checklist

2001 BMW 740 — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Electrical system: 2 reports on file for this year.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 2001 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 2001 BMW 740?
The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 100% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2001 BMW 740 have?
No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.