Model year record
The 1993 BMW 740 has 1 safety recall and 7 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is engine and engine cooling (4 complaints).
Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. A recall listed here may already have been fixed on a particular car: enter its 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls.
| Problem area | Complaints | Typical mileage* |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and engine coolingEngine › Gasoline; Cooling system › Radiator assembly | 4 | — |
| Power trainAutomatic transmission | 2 | — |
| Wheels | 1 | — |
| Suspension | 1 | — |
| Electrical systemWiring | 1 | — |
*Median odometer reading when the problem happened, where owners gave one. One complaint can name several problem areas.
AFTER PARKING FOR 5 MINUTES OR LESS THE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE UNDER THE HOOD. THE LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT ARRIVED TO EXTINGUISH THE FIRE. VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A SALVAGE YARD. AN INDEPENDENT INSURANCE INVESTIGATOR DETERMINED THAT THE CAUSE WAS AN ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT IN THE WIRING HARNESS.*AK
CONSUMER HAS MULTIPLE PROBLEMS WITH VEHICLE.SPEEDOMETER GIVES A INACCURATE READING, IT GIVES A HIGHER READING. ENGINE WAS LEAKING FLUID, AND DEALER REPAIRED IT ACCORDING TO A RECALL. CONSUMER HAS BEEN TYRING TO GET DEALER TO REPAIR MOST THINGS, BUT THEY AREN'T ASSISTING. *AK
RADIATOR LEAKS ANTI-FREEZE FLUID, PROBLEM RELATED TO A DEFECTIVE COOLANT SYSTEM WHICH WAS RECALLED. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER, AND HE REFUSED TO REPAIR THE RADIATOR UNLESS IT WAS AT THE OWNER'S EXPENSE. *AK *ML
WHILE MAKING A STOP THE VEHICLE STARTED TO SHAKE AND THE ENGINE STARTED TO IDLE. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK
CONUSMER HAS TAKEN CAR TO DEALER 3 TIMES THERE IS NO RESOLUTION FOR UNDER THE HOOD CLINGING AND BANGING NOISE HE FEELS UNSAFE IN CAR . TT
CONSUMER PICK UP CAR FROM SHOP AND THE REAR DRIVER SIDE TIRE CAME OFF. TT
TRANSMISSION VIBRATION AND NOISE WHEN YOU GET UP TO 55 MPH. TT
Owner complaints are submitted to NHTSA by the public and are not verified. Shown as filed (NHTSA removes personal details); long reports are shortened.