2001 BMW 740IL
33 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Complaints by Component
| Component | Count |
|---|---|
| AIR BAGS | 3 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 3 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 3 |
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | 2 |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 2 |
| POWER TRAIN | 2 |
| STEERING | 2 |
| AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW | 1 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY | 1 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY | 1 |
| TIRES | 1 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 1 |
| SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER | 1 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM | 1 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 1 |
Recalls (2)
STEERING:LINKAGES:DRAG:LINK:CONNECTION
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, 740IL, AND 750IL PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE SHAFT OF THE STEERING CENTER TIE ROD MAY SHEAR OFF.
TIRES:SIDEWALL
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 INFLATE THE TIRES ON THE WHEELS AT THE ASSEMBLY PLANT MAY HAVE DAMAGED THE SIDEWALL OF ONE OR MORE TIR
Recent Complaints
WHILE RETURNING FROM CHURCH TODAY MY LEFT BUTTOCKS GOT HOT...HAD THE A/C ON SINCE IT WAS WARM OUTSIDE. REACHED BACK AND IT WAS VERY HOT...THEN SMELLED SMOKE. WAS ABLE TO PULL OVER QUICKLY AND STOP CAR. THE LEATHER SEAT WAS SMOKING AND HAD BURNED A HOLE ABOUT THE SIZE OF A NICKEL AND THROUGH TO MY PANTS. DISCOVERED THE SEAT HEATER WAS ON HIGH...HAVE NO IDEA HOW IT GOT TURNED ON. NICE HOLE IN PANTS AND LEATHER SEAT. ANY REPORTS OF THIS FROM OTHER BMW OWNERS? *TR
Mileage: 104,000
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. EACH TIME ENGINE HAD OVERHEATED DUE TO A LOT OF PRESSURE UNDER RADIATOR COOLANT CAP. NEEDED MUCH TIME WAITING BEFORE OPENING TO ADD COOLANT. THIS WAS DEFECTIVE MATERIALS AND NOT NORMAL WEAR AND TEAR BREAKDOWN. EVERY PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE HAS BEEN DONE BY BOOK ON THIS BMW. MANUFACTURER DISCLAIMED RESP
Mileage: 54,100
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. EACH TIME ENGINE HAD OVERHEATED DUE TO A LOT OF PRESSURE UNDER RADIATOR COOLANT CAP. NEEDED MUCH TIME WAITING BEFORE OPENING TO ADD COOLANT. THIS WAS DEFECTIVE MATERIALS AND NOT NORMAL WEAR AND TEAR BREAKDOWN. EVERY PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE HAS BEEN DONE BY BOOK ON THIS BMW. MANUFACTURER DISCLAIMED RESP
Mileage: 54,100
FRONT CRASH AT 35 MPH, NEITHER AIRBAG DEPLOYED. DRIVER SUFFERED MINOR HEAD INJURIES, DAMAGE TO VEHICLE UNKNOWN AT THIS TIME.*AK