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1996 BMW 740ilProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 11 owner complaints about the 1996 BMW 740il, most often about the fuel system, gasoline. It is covered by 1 safety recall.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through March 5, 2014. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 1996 BMW 740il has problems
11 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
3Fuel system, gasoline
3Vehicle speed control1 crash/fire/injury
2Engine and engine cooling1 crash/fire/injury
2Latches/locks/linkages
2Service brakes, hydraulic1 crash/fire/injury
1Air bags1 crash/fire/injury
1Engine
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel system, gasoline | 3 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 3 | 1 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 2 | 1 |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 2 | 0 |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 2 | 1 |
| Air bags | 1 | 1 |
| Engine | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1 recall
1996 BMW 740il 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.
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
1996 vs. every other 740il 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 740il median. How we score
'93'94'95'96'97'98'99'00'01
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
In owners' words
What 740il owners report
Recent fuel system, gasoline complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
THE GAS TANK STARTED TO MAKE POPPING NOISES AND THUMPING SOUNDS. THEN WHEN I REALIZED SOMETHING IS WRONG WHEN THE GAS GAUGE STARTED READING 1/4 TANK WHEN IT WAS EMPTY, STRANGELY WHEN I WAS FILLING UP WITH GAS THE CAP WAS HARD TO REMOVE AND AS SOON AS I REMOVED THE CAP AIR WAS RUSHING IN. I RAN OUT…
GAS TANK IMPLODED SUCKING ITSELF IN AND CAUSING GAS TO LEAK AND SPILL. TANK WAS REPLACED IN SEPTEMBER OF 2000. HOWEVER, PROBLEM HAS BEEN ONGOING SINCE THEN. ALSO, THERE ARE POPPING NOISES COMING FROM TANK AREA, WHICH MEANS THAT GAS IN TANK IS NOT PROPERLY VENTING,CAUSING A BUILD UP. TECHNICIANS…
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