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1996 BMW 740Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 1996 BMW 740, most often about the fuel system, gasoline. It has no vehicle safety recalls on record.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls0None on recordOwner complaints10 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem1Fuel system, gasoline

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through June 7, 2001. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1996 BMW 740 has problems

1 complaint grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Fuel system, gasoline10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

0 recalls

1996 BMW 740 recalls and how many were fixed

No vehicle safety recalls are on record for this model year.

Best & worst years

1996 vs. every other 740 year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the 740 median. How we score

'91'93'94'95'96'97'98'01
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What 740 owners report

Recent fuel system, gasoline complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

PLASTIC FUEL TANK EXPERIENCED A CRACK IN CENTER, CAUSING FUEL LEAKAGE. DEALER / MANUFACTURER WERE NOT NOTIFIED AT THIS TIME. *AK CONSUMER STATES THE INTEGRITY OF THE GAS TANK MATERIAL WAS INSUFFICIENT TO WITHSTAND NEGATIVE PRESSURE FROM FUEL PUMP COVERING TANK TO CONTRACT AND CRUSH LIKED FLIMSY…
Complaint 889989 · Jun 7, 2001

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