MYRModel Year Report

1994 BMW 740IL

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1994 BMW 740IL
RENDERED 2026-11-01T12:49:54.557Z

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
3

Too few to rank

Recalls
1

Campaigns on file for 1994

Investigations
0

None on file

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

1993: 9 complaints 1994: 3 complaints 1994 3 1995: 12 complaints 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 1994: 3 complaints 1994 3 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 1994: 3 complaints 1994 3 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

1994: 3 complaints

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

Known problem areas

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

Engine and engine cooling

3 of 3 total reports mention: engine and engine cooling, most commonly citing gasoline.

Show complaint excerpts

The consumer test drove this vehicle and noticed rough idle, in which he felt that this was a sign of impending failure. The engine is prone to premature failure before 100K miles.

NHTSA ODI report, 2002-12-11

This engine is a nikasil engine that has not failed yet, but will fail due to the material used. Mr

NHTSA ODI report, 2002-10-22

Electrical system

1 of 3 total reports mentions: electrical system, most commonly citing 12v/24v/48v battery.

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No summary

NHTSA ODI report, 1999-03-10

Safety timeline

1 recall · 0 investigations · oldest first

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  1. R
    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

1994 BMW 740IL — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Engine and engine cooling: 3 reports on file for this year.
  • Electrical system: 1 report on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

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

FAQ

Is the 1994 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 1994 BMW 740IL?
The most-reported component is engine and engine cooling, accounting for 100% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1994 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.