4
recalls
The BMW 740IA has 4 recalls covering 342,964 vehicles as reported; model year 1999 is covered by the most (2).
Updated Oct 11, 2026 · recalls to Oct 6, 2026
Recalls
4
Most for 1999: 2
Units affected
343K
As reported
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Complaints, 12 mo
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Do-not-drive
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By model year
Which model years are covered by the most recalls, and which get the most complaints
Recalls by model year
How many recalls cover each model year. Hover a year for the count.
Parts recalled
Recalls of the BMW 740IA by component
- Power train2 · 1,349 units
- Electrical system1 · 1,615 units
- Engine and engine cooling1 · 340K units
BMW 740IA recalls
Newest first
| Date | Recall | Hazard | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 4, 1999 | BMW 540IA, 540IAT, 740IA, 740ILA (1999): Power trainNo. 99V005000 | Other or not stated | 249 |
| Jan 4, 1999 | BMW 540I, 540IA, 540IAT, 740IA and 1 more (1999): Electrical systemNo. 99V004000 | Cuts | 1,615 |
| Aug 4, 1998 | BMW 318I, 318IA, 318IC, 318ICA and 32 more (1988-1995): Engine and engine coolingNo. 98V178000 | Injury | 340,000 |
| Jun 22, 1998 | BMW 540I, 540IA, 740IA, 740ILA and 1 more (1998): Power trainNo. 98V142000 | Other or not stated | 1,100 |
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Questions and answers
Is the 1999 BMW 740IA recalled?
Yes: 2 recalls cover the 1999 BMW 740IA. Check the recall pages below for what is wrong and the free fix; a dealer can tell if a single vehicle still needs the repair.
How many recalls does the BMW 740IA have?
4 recalls cover the BMW 740IA, for 342,964 vehicles as reported. The most common problem is power train (2 recalls).
What do owners complain about most on the BMW 740IA?
Engine and engine cooling: named in 1 of the 4 safety complaints about the BMW 740IA, then fuel system, gasoline (1). One complaint can name several components.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data, updated daily. Models are written as published, so a few versions of one model can be listed under slightly different names.