6
recalls
The BMW 740ILA has 6 recalls covering 420,983 vehicles as reported; model year 2001 is covered by the most (2).
Updated Oct 11, 2026 · recalls to Oct 6, 2026
Recalls
6
Most for 2001: 2
Units affected
421K
As reported
Overall stars
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Complaints, 12 mo
0
To Sep 2026
Do-not-drive
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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.
Parts recalled
Recalls of the BMW 740ILA by component
- Engine and engine cooling3 · 418K units
- Power train2 · 1,349 units
- Electrical system1 · 1,615 units
BMW 740ILA recalls
Newest first
| Date | Recall | Hazard | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 16, 2002 | BMW 325CI, 325I, 325IT, 330CI and 18 more (2001): Engine and engine coolingNo. 02V138000 | Fire | 1,550 |
| Jun 21, 2001 | BMW 325CI, 325I, 325IT, 330CI and 18 more (2001): Engine and engine coolingNo. 01V206000 | Fire | 76,469 |
| 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 2001 BMW 740ILA recalled?
Yes: 2 recalls cover the 2001 BMW 740ILA. 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 740ILA have?
6 recalls cover the BMW 740ILA, for 420,983 vehicles as reported. The most common problem is engine and engine cooling (3 recalls).
What do owners complain about most on the BMW 740ILA?
Electrical system: named in 2 of the 6 safety complaints about the BMW 740ILA, then engine and engine cooling (2). 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.