MYRModel Year Report

1999 BMW 740I

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1999 BMW 740I
RENDERED 2026-08-02T13:46:17.367Z

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 740I Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1999 highlighted. 1993: 15 complaints 1993 1994: 7 complaints 1995: 9 complaints 1996: 1 complaints 1996 1997: 3 complaints 1998: 8 complaints 1999: 8 complaints 1999 2000: 12 complaints 2001: 15 complaints 2012: 4 complaints 2012 2013: 1 complaints 2014: 1 complaints 2015: 1 complaints 2015 2016: 12 complaints 2017: 7 complaints 2018: 5 complaints 2018 2019: 3 complaints 2020: 1 complaints 2021: 1 complaints 2021 2023: 9 complaints 2024: 3 complaints 2025: 0 complaints 2025
1999: 8 complaints
View as data table
YearComplaints
199315
19947
19959
19961
19973
19988
19998
200012
200115
20124
20131
20141
20151
201612
20177
20185
20193
20201
20211
20239
20243
20250

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

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

AIR BAGS

2 of 8 total reports mention: air bags.

CRASH
Show complaint excerpts

CONSUMER HIT A TREE, AND THE AIRBAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY.*JB

NHTSA ODI report, 20030213

THE VEHICLE HIT A TREE, AND THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY.*JB

NHTSA ODI report, 20030219

TIRES

1 of 8 total reports mentions: tires.

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

1 of 8 total reports mentions: service brakes, hydraulic.

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

1 of 8 total reports mentions: service brakes, hydraulic.

POWER TRAIN

1 of 8 total reports mentions: power train.

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20100528 — steering

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, 74

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 1-877-634-0

Campaign 10E021000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1999 BMW 740I — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for air bags issues (2 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for tires issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for service brakes, hydraulic issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 10E021000 (steering) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1999 BMW 740I 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 1999 BMW 740I?

The most-reported component is air bags:frontal, accounting for 25% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1999 BMW 740I have?

1 recall on file for this model year.

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