BMW 740iL recalls by year
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
7 recalls found for the BMW 740iL in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, and 132 owner complaints. Choose a model year:
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 BMW 740iL | 2 | 26 |
| 2000 BMW 740iL | 2 | 20 |
| 1999 BMW 740iL | 1 | 6 |
| 1998 BMW 740iL | 1 | 26 |
| 1997 BMW 740iL | 2 | 19 |
| 1996 BMW 740iL | 2 | 11 |
| 1995 BMW 740iL | 4 | 12 |
| 1994 BMW 740iL | 1 | 3 |
| 1993 BMW 740iL | 1 | 9 |
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Newest BMW 740iL recalls
- May 27, 201010E021000Steering150 vehiclesBMW 740i, 740iL and 1 more model
The shaft of the steering center tie rod may shear off.
- Jan 4, 200101V001000Tires3,167 vehiclesBMW M5, 740i and 2 more models
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with 18-inch tires.
- Feb 17, 200000V048000Exterior lighting17,700 vehiclesBMW 323i, 328i and 8 more models
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles.
- Aug 22, 199797V140000Suspension29,000 vehiclesBMW 740i, 740iL and 1 more model
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles.
- Jul 1, 199696V111000Exterior lighting180,000 vehiclesBMW 525i, 325i and 13 more models
The brake light switch can fail allowing the switch to remain in the "brake lights off" position or in the "brake lights on" position.
- Dec 11, 199595V238000Fuel system, gasoline18,000 vehiclesBMW 750iL, 740i and 1 more model
Fuel seepage can occur between a hose and the metal fuel line on either end of the hose resulting in fuel odor.
- Oct 11, 199595V192000Suspension3,000 vehiclesBMW 740i, 740iL and 1 more model
The lower suspension arm mounting eye on the right side rear axle hub carrier was produced with a casting flaw.