1999 BMW 740iProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 8 owner complaints about the 1999 BMW 740i, most often about the air bags. It has no vehicle safety recalls on record.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through December 15, 2015. Updated daily.
Where the 1999 BMW 740i has problems
8 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Air bags | 3 | 1 |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 2 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 1 | 0 |
| Engine | 1 | 0 |
| Power train | 1 | 0 |
| Tires | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1999 BMW 740i recalls and how many were fixed
No vehicle safety recalls are on record for this model year.
1999 vs. every other 740i 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 740i median. How we score
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
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- Not rated
What 740i owners report
Recent air bags complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
I WAS DRIVING HOME FROM WORK APPROXIMATELY 3AM IN THE MORNING AND I WAS GETTING CLOSE TO MY TURN AND I WAS SLOWING DOWN AND I HIT A POT HOLE.. AND ALL OF A SUDDEN MY DRIVER SIDE AIRBAGS DEPLOY ALMOST CAUSE ME TO WRECK MY CAR... *TR
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