MYRModel Year Report

2001 BMW 740IL

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2001 BMW 740IL
RENDERED 2026-09-17T04:27:31.019Z

Only 26 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 26 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 740IL Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2001 highlighted. 1993: 9 complaints 1993 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
2001: 26 complaints
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YearComplaints
19939
19943
199512
199611
199719
199826
19996
200020
200126

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 26 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

AIR BAGS

6 of 26 total reports mention: air bags, most commonly citing frontal and side/window.

CRASH INJURY
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FRONT CRASH AT 35 MPH, NEITHER AIRBAG DEPLOYED. DRIVER SUFFERED MINOR HEAD INJURIES, DAMAGE TO VEHICLE UNKNOWN AT THIS TIME.*AK

NHTSA ODI report, 20020812

I WOULD LIKE TO REPORT THAT THE AIRBAG CONTROL MODULES IN THE BMW 7 SERIES FROM MODEL YEAR 1995 TO 2001 HAVE AIRBAG CONTROL MODULES THAT ARE FAILING AT A VERY HIGH RATE, LEAVING OWNERS WITHOUT AIRBAGS AND THE AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT ON.

NHTSA ODI report, 20180909

COMMON DEFECT: AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT IS ON. SUSPECTED PASSENGER SEAT SENSOR FAILURE. I'VE HAD 2 BMW'S FROM THIS SERIES - BOTH WITH THE SAME ISSUE - YET NO RECALL FROM BMW - WHY? ISN'T THIS A SAFETY SYSTEM?

NHTSA ODI report, 20141229

Also filed under ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

5 of 26 total reports mention: electrical system, most commonly citing 12v/24v/48v battery and instrument cluster/panel.

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

5 of 26 total reports mention: engine and engine cooling, most commonly citing engine and radiator assembly.

INJURY
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IN MARCH 2007 LOW COOLANT WARNING CAUSED ME OPEN HOOD AND ADD COOLANT THREE TIMES BEFORE I TOOK CAR TO BMW DEALER ,WHO DIAGNOSED CRACKED PLASTIC RESERVOIR IN RADIATOR AND SEPARATE COOLANT TANK.

NHTSA ODI report, 20070522

Also filed under TIRES

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

3 of 26 total reports mention: fuel system, gasoline.

POWER TRAIN

3 of 26 total reports mention: power train, most commonly citing floor shift.

Show complaint excerpts

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 BMW 740 IL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING IN REVERSE AT 6 MPH, HE HEARD A CLICKING NOISE AND THE VEHICLE FAILED TO ACCELERATE.

NHTSA ODI report, 20130207

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20010310 — tires

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 18-INCH TIRES. (18-INCH TIRES ARE STANDARD EQUIPMENT ON THE M5 AND OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT ON THE 7-SERIES MODELS). THE MACHINE USED TO MOUNT AND IN

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE TIRES AND IF DAMAGE FROM THE MOUNTING MACHINE IS FOUND, THE TIRE WILL BE REPLACED. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MARCH 10, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED

Campaign 01V001000 — check if this car was fixed

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

2001 BMW 740IL — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for air bags issues (6 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (5 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (5 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 01V001000 (tires) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 10E021000 (steering) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 2001 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 2001 BMW 740IL?

The most-reported component is air bags, accounting for 23% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2001 BMW 740IL have?

2 recalls on file for this model year.

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