6
recalls
The BMW 740IL has 6 recalls covering 250,867 vehicles as reported; model year 1995 is covered by the most (4).
Updated Oct 11, 2026 · recalls to Oct 6, 2026
Recalls
6
Most for 1995: 4
Units affected
251K
As reported
Overall stars
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Not rated
Complaints, 12 mo
0
To Sep 2026
Do-not-drive
0
None
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.
Owner complaints
Safety complaints about the BMW 740IL, by the month they were received
Complaints per month
0 in the 12 months to Sep 2026.
Components named most
- Engine and engine cooling32
- Electrical system20
- Fuel system, gasoline15
- Power train13
- Air bags12
- Service brakes, hydraulic10
- Vehicle speed control10
- Complaints
- 136
- Crashes reported
- 5
- Fires reported
- 4
- People injured
- 7
Counts only, as reported by owners and not verified.
Parts recalled
Recalls of the BMW 740IL by component
- Exterior lighting2 · 198K units
- Suspension2 · 32K units
- Fuel system, gasoline1 · 18K units
- Tires1 · 3,167 units
BMW 740IL recalls
Newest first
| Date | Recall | Hazard | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 4, 2001 | BMW 740I, 740IL, 750IL, M5 (2000-2001): TiresNo. 01V001000 | Crash risk | 3,167 |
| Feb 17, 2000 | BMW 323I, 328I, 528I, 528IT and 6 more (2000): Exterior lightingNo. 00V048000 | Other or not stated | 17,700 |
| Aug 22, 1997 | BMW 740I, 740IL, 750IL (1995-1997): SuspensionNo. 97V140000 | Other or not stated | 29,000 |
| Jul 1, 1996 | BMW 325I, 325IC, 325IS, 525I and 11 more (1990-1995): Exterior lightingNo. 96V111000 | Crash risk | 180,000 |
| Dec 11, 1995 | BMW 740I, 740IL, 750IL (1995-1996): Fuel system, gasolineNo. 95V238000 | Fire | 18,000 |
| Oct 11, 1995 | BMW 740I, 740IL, 750IL (1995): SuspensionNo. 95V192000 | Crash risk | 3,000 |
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Questions and answers
Is the 2001 BMW 740IL recalled?
Yes: 1 recall covers the 2001 BMW 740IL. 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 740IL have?
6 recalls cover the BMW 740IL, for 250,867 vehicles as reported. The most common problem is exterior lighting (2 recalls).
What do owners complain about most on the BMW 740IL?
Engine and engine cooling: named in 32 of the 136 safety complaints about the BMW 740IL, then electrical system (20). 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.