MYRModel Year Report

1993 BMW 740IL

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1993 BMW 740IL
RENDERED 2026-11-01T12:50:14.395Z

Only 9 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 9 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

Complaints
9

Too few to rank

Recalls
1

Campaigns on file for 1993

Investigations
0

None on file

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

1993: 9 complaints 1993 9 1994: 3 complaints 1995: 12 complaints 1995 1996: 11 complaints 1997: 19 complaints 1997 1998: 26 complaints 1999: 6 complaints 1999 2000: 20 complaints 2001: 26 complaints 2001
1993: 9 complaints 1993 9 1994: 3 complaints 1994 1995: 12 complaints 1995 1996: 11 complaints 1996 1997: 19 complaints 1997 1998: 26 complaints 1998 1999: 6 complaints 1999 2000: 20 complaints 2000 2001: 26 complaints 2001
1993: 9 complaints 1993 9 1994: 3 complaints 1994 1995: 12 complaints 1995 1996: 11 complaints 1996 1997: 19 complaints 1997 1998: 26 complaints 1998 1999: 6 complaints 1999 2000: 20 complaints 2000 2001: 26 complaints 2001

1993: 9 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
19939
19943
199512
199611
199719
199826
19996
200020
200126

Known problem areas

Only 9 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Engine and engine cooling

4 of 9 total reports mention: engine and engine cooling, most commonly citing gasoline and engine.

Power train

2 of 9 total reports mention: power train, most commonly citing floor shift.

CRASH
Show complaint excerpts

Vehicle was involved in a crash and neither air bag deployed. Manufacturer was notified. *ak the new small safety switch which allows the vehicle to start in park and neutral positions.

NHTSA ODI report, 2002-07-02

Also filed under Air bags

Vehicle speed control

1 of 9 total reports mentions: vehicle speed control.

CRASH
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While in park and after turning on ignition switch vehicle suddenly accelerated and took off, resulting in a vehicle crash. Manufacturer was notified. Feel free to provide any further information.

NHTSA ODI report, 2002-07-02

Steering

1 of 9 total reports mentions: steering, most commonly citing hose, piping, and connections.

Seats

1 of 9 total reports mentions: seats, most commonly citing recliner.

Safety timeline

1 recall · 0 investigations · oldest first

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    1996-09-30Exterior lighting96V111000 The brake light switch can fail allowing the switch to remain in the "Brake lights off" Position or in the "Brake lights on" Position.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the existing brake light switch with a newly designed switch.

    Check if this car was fixed →

Buy-smart checklist

1993 BMW 740IL — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Engine and engine cooling: 4 reports on file for this year.
  • Power train: 2 reports on file for this year.
  • Vehicle speed control: 1 report on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 96V111000 · Exterior lighting
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1993 BMW 740IL 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 1993 BMW 740IL?
The most-reported component is engine and engine cooling, accounting for 44% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1993 BMW 740IL have?
1 recall on file for this model year.

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