1999 BMW 740IA
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
2 recalls name the 1999 BMW 740IA. Newest first.
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. the thickness of the main positive electrical cable (generator to starter) insulation IS less than specified, making it susceptible to being abraded or cut by the clip that secures the cable to the generator.
Risk and remedy
Risk
The cable insulation can be worn away, exposing the wire. the wire could contact the clip or a short circuit could occur.
Remedy
Dealers will apply a thickness of insulating tape to the cable in the area of the clip, and install a revised clip.
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with a 5hp24 automatic transmission. premature wear of the ring gear can occur, leading to the loss of 1ST, 2ND, 3RD, and reverse gears.
Risk and remedy
Risk
If this problem occurs, the car may no longer operate in reverse, 1ST, 2ND, or 3RD gears.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the automatic transmission.
Owner complaints
2 complaints
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Latest complaints
- Fuel system, gasoline
Leaking fuel line in engine compartment close to exhaust. Leaking fuel IS also vaporized and fumes get into vehicle and cause discomfort and nausea. Fumes could ignite harming occupants and others on the roadway. This IS very common for owners of the BMW E38 and many other models. What I have found…
Leaking fuel line in engine compartment close to exhaust. Leaking fuel IS also vaporized and fumes get into vehicle and cause discomfort and nausea. Fumes could ignite harming occupants and others on the roadway. This IS very common for owners of the BMW E38 and many other models. What I have found IS a defective clamp/clamps on the passenger side of engine compartment on right hand drive models. Contacted BMW na for help on issue. No help. *tr
- Vehicle speed control › Accelerator pedal
The gas pedal IS at a poor postion, my wife patricia and myself get leg cramps from driving our 740 ia after a short time.*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.
- 611232Experiencing an occasional hard 3-2 downshift or clunk when slowing on vehicles with m62tu produced 9/98 - 5/99.
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