1993 BMW 740IL
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
1 recall names the 1993 BMW 740IL. Newest first.
The brake light switch can fail allowing the switch to remain in the "brake lights off" position or in the "brake lights on" position.
Risk and remedy
Risk
If this happens, the brake lights either will not operate or will be continuously on, regardless of brake pedal position. Following drivers would not be able to determine whether the vehicle IS stopping, increasing the potential for a vehicle accident.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the existing brake light switch with a newly designed switch.
Owner complaints
9 complaints2 involved a crash
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Air bags › Frontal · Power train › Automatic transmission › Lever and linkage › Floor shift
Vehicle was involved in a crash and neither air bag deployed. Manufacturer was notified. *Ak the new small safety switch which allows the vehicle to start in park and neutral positions.*yh
- Vehicle speed control
While in park and after turning on ignition switch vehicle suddenly accelerated and took off, resulting in a vehicle crash. Manufacturer was notified. Feel free to provide any further information.*ak
- Seats › Front assembly › Recliner
I set memory seat position 1 and it worked fine. I was driving home at 70 mph and wondered if I should set position 2 for greta. I hit the button memory two and the seat back fully reclined and went all the way back. being short with short legs I lost control for a second and fought my way to a…
I set memory seat position 1 and it worked fine. I was driving home at 70 mph and wondered if I should set position 2 for greta. I hit the button memory two and the seat back fully reclined and went all the way back. being short with short legs I lost control for a second and fought my way to a stop on the shoulder. the seat moved forward but the backrest remained stuck. I drove home slowly and contacted the dealer. it was fixed but I am afraid it could happen again.*ak
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine
Engine IS losing pressure through cylinders, causing vehicle to overheat and smoke. dealer has replaced engine block; however, problem has reoccurred. please provide further information. *Ak
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline
My car started missing and smoking on dec, 2001. I took it to my mechanic, and aftertairing down the engine, he found that the block was deective. And it was changed in 1999 by the dealer. I have made research and found that this IS a common problem in this year and model. Some people have had 2 and 3 block changes. I am in a legal process demanding BMW t change it without anycharge.*ak
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline
Known defect by manufacturer & dealer. not disclosed upon sale. unwilling to fix now. No safety defect mentioned. *Ak
- Engine and engine cooling › Cooling system
The water pump froze, the engine cooling system was on recall, however not covered by dealer. Mjs
- Steering › Hydraulic power assist › Hose, piping, and connections
Power steering pressure hose came apart from frame area due to faulty design causing leaking.
- Power train
Transmission malfunctioned.
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.
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