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1994 BMW 740iaProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 1994 BMW 740ia, most often about the engine and engine cooling. It is covered by 1 safety recall.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls1Free fix at dealersOwner complaints10 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem1Engine and engine cooling

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through January 3, 2000. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1994 BMW 740ia 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
Engine and engine cooling10
Steering10

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

1 recall

1994 BMW 740ia recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

–no report yet

Engine and engine cooling: cooling system

Recall 98V-178 · Aug 4, 1998 · 340,000 vehicles

Risk. IF A CRACK WERE TO FORM OR A SEAM WERE TO SEPARATE IN THE HEATER CORE END PIECE, HOT COOLANT COULD SUDDENLY BE EXPELLED, INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with BMW.

Best & worst years

1994 vs. every other 740ia 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 740ia median. How we score

'89'90'91'92'93'94'95'98'99
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What 740ia owners report

Recent engine and engine cooling complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

MOTOR MOUNT FAILURE AT SUCH LOW MILEAGE WOULD INDICATE AN UNACCEPTABLE DESIGN FOR A COMPONENT WHICH NORMALLY LASTS THE LIFE OF A VEHICLE. REPLACEMENT PARTS HAVE BEEN REDESIGNED. POWER STEERING HOSE FAILURE LED TO LOSS OF FLUID AND DIFFICULTY TURNING VEHICLE. REPAIR FACILITY TOLD FRIEND WITH…
Complaint 716774 · Jan 3, 2000

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