1998 BMW 740I
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
1 recall names the 1998 BMW 740I. Newest first.
Fcp groton IS recalling certain steering center drag links, p/n 32 21 1 096 057, sold from december 1, 2009 through april 9, 2010 as replacement equipment for model year 1995 through 2001 BMW 740I, 740il, and 750il passenger vehicles. the shaft of the steering center tie rod may shear off.
Risk and remedy
Risk
This condition would result, without warning, in immediate and complete loss of vehicle control, possibly resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy
Fcp groton will notify owners and the tie rod will be replaced free of charge. the safety recall IS expected to begin on or about june 1, 2010. owners may contact fcp groton toll-free at 1-877-634-0063.
Owner complaints
8 complaints1 involved a crash1 injuries
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Electrical system · Engine and engine cooling · Power train · Service brakes, hydraulic
I bought this vehicle in 2002 at 96K miles it has been nothing but problems, since buying vehicle, I have had water pump failure twice, replaced radiator twice , hoses & rings..two battery's front bumper, catalytic convertor l. Bay, changed.. Brakes & rotors changed nov. 11...... 3 weeks later as…
I bought this vehicle in 2002 at 96K miles it has been nothing but problems, since buying vehicle, I have had water pump failure twice, replaced radiator twice , hoses & rings..two battery's front bumper, catalytic convertor l. Bay, changed.. Brakes & rotors changed nov. 11...... 3 weeks later as I was driving home from work .. I got a transmission failure.. And the car stopped in the middle of the road.. the car goes in reverse but not forward.. I have only driven this car 15 -16K miles since owning the vehicle I have had all these chronic repairs.. I'm distraught that I could have been in a serious car crash..not sure what to do?.. But accrd.. To many BMW owners I find on the net there IS a chronic problem w/ transmission failure BMW should be held accountable.. It IS dangerous and unsafe for drivers there needs to be some investigation in regards to transmission failure .. *tr
- Visibility
Tl*the contact owns a 1998 BMW 740I. The contact stated that the innerline of the four doors had become discolored and was obscuring her vision. The vehicle was taken into the dealer and they informed the contact that the discoloration was caused by the material they used to help against the window…
Tl*the contact owns a 1998 BMW 740I. The contact stated that the innerline of the four doors had become discolored and was obscuring her vision. The vehicle was taken into the dealer and they informed the contact that the discoloration was caused by the material they used to help against the window being shattered. The manufacturer was contacted and offered no assistance. The vehicle had not been repaired. The failure mileage was 75,000.
- Electrical system · Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline
Engine failed entirely, while passing a vehicle. driver able to retain enough control to bring car to halt safely on shoulder. car towed to technicians. upon inspection, a hole was found in a cylinder, causing complete engine faiure technicians indicate that electronic firing failed, causing a…
Engine failed entirely, while passing a vehicle. driver able to retain enough control to bring car to halt safely on shoulder. car towed to technicians. upon inspection, a hole was found in a cylinder, causing complete engine faiure technicians indicate that electronic firing failed, causing a hole to be burned in the wall of cylinder! engine a complete loss. quite lucky no one was killed in this accident waiting to become a catastrophe!*ak
- Air bags › Frontal
Airbags did not deploy despite direct hit to drivers side door at significant speed when they should have deployed. we want to obtain an independent appraisal of this since the manufacturer claims (and we dispute) that they should not have deployed. *ak
- Visibility › Glass, side/rear
Window shade failed. *yc
- Unknown or other
Cup holder failed. *yc
- Vehicle speed control
Upon starting vehicle and shifting into reverse gear, engine revved high/vehicle moved backwards, brakes were applied to stop vehicle, when put into neutral engine revved to 6000-7000 rpms. Vehicle was shut off/restarted, problem was gone.
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline
Vehicle shuts down without warning, all components fail including steering.
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 10249437The basic conditions for initializing the power windows are not met.
- 10142928SERVICE ACTION: PROGRAM DME (FOR O2 SENSORS): Due to DME software error, the following oxygen sensors plausibility fault codes may be stored in DME 5.2.1 control module:
- 10135028SERVICE ACTION: PROGRAM DME: The incorrect dataset could be programmed into DME 5.2.1 control module.
- 600877Engine cranks, but will not start.
- 600874Information on evaporative emission control and fuel filler cap / filler door labels.
- 600705Replacement heater cores for E38 vehicles.
- 600531Information and procedures on the garage door opener.
- 600434Experiencing an intermittent momentary event where the brake pedal does not immediatlely return. Models built prior to 3/97 *db*yc
- 600433New evaporative (charcoal) canister purge line. All E38 and E39 modele introduced into production approximately 3/97 *db*yc
- 600431Condition with brake pad warning stays illuminated after brake pad replacement.
- 600226Subject on tank ventilation leak couplers.
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