1999 BMW 740I
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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These records cover every 1999 BMW 740I. To see whether one car still needs a recall repair, decode its VIN or check it with NHTSA.
Recalls
1 recall names the 1999 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 crash
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Engine
BMW E38 have a high tendency for the guides for the camshaft chain (s) to fracture and come apart. This leads to plastic pieces to cause catastrophic failure, plastic and metal shavings to be observed in the lower oil pan as well as jump in timing for the owner who has to either pay$$$ or junk the…
BMW E38 have a high tendency for the guides for the camshaft chain (s) to fracture and come apart. This leads to plastic pieces to cause catastrophic failure, plastic and metal shavings to be observed in the lower oil pan as well as jump in timing for the owner who has to either pay$$$ or junk the car. The should have at least utilized carbon fiber guides. Many of these failures occur even before 125K.. I find it incomprehensible that someone who pays 70K for this vehicle to have to endure spending another 5-6K to get the car running again. Just look at youtube.com and you will see what I am referring to. Wish I'D bought a used ford.
- Air bags
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
- Service brakes, hydraulic
Tl*the contact owns a 1999 BMW 740I. While driving approximately 35 mph slight pressure was applied to the brake pedal and the brakes momentarily locked. the air bag light then began to illuminate on the dashboard. The vehicle was taken to an independent repair shop where he was informed that the…
Tl*the contact owns a 1999 BMW 740I. While driving approximately 35 mph slight pressure was applied to the brake pedal and the brakes momentarily locked. the air bag light then began to illuminate on the dashboard. The vehicle was taken to an independent repair shop where he was informed that the brakes needed to be flushed. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure has since recurred intermittently. The failure mileage was 78,500 and the current mileage was 79,900.
- Tires › Sidewall
Kuhmo tires - zrated 235/50/18 tires on 1999 BMW 740I - tires one month old. Low usage - sidewall blow out with no external damage to sidewall. Defect in tire.*ak
- Power train › Automatic transmission
Dt: the contact states there IS a nhtsa recall campaign 99v005000 concerning automatic transmission. This vehicle IS experiencing the same problems as indicated in the recall, but it IS not included in the recall due to vin. the contact will repair the vehicle at his own expense. Also, he experienced transmission problems previously. The dealer repaired a leak in the transmission under warranty.*ak
- Electrical system · Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
Traction control, brake and ABS light are all indicating failure. Dealer IS unable to determine cause. Brakes appear to work ok but warning lights cause concern. *nlm
- Air bags › Frontal
The vehicle hit a tree, and the air bags failed to deploy.*jb
- Air bags › Frontal
Consumer hit a tree, and the airbags failed to deploy.*jb
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.
- 10244236The lower radiator coolant return hose may come in contact with the secondary air system check valve flange gasket when the engine coolant is at operating temperature due to coolant system pressure and expansion of the hose.
- 10152674Radio / Navigation / Head Unit Identification Guide
- 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.
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