Model year record
1997 BMW 740
No recall campaigns on file for this model year. 10 owner complaints on file.
Recalls
No recall campaigns on file for this model year.
Owner complaints
A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.
| Component | Complaints | Median mileage |
|---|---|---|
| Air bags | 2 | 131,000 mi |
| Air bags: frontal | 1 | — |
| Engine and engine cooling | 1 | — |
| Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: radiator assembly | 1 | — |
| Fuel system, gasoline | 1 | — |
| Power train: axle assembly: banjo housing | 1 | — |
| Seat belts | 1 | — |
| Seats | 1 | — |
| Visibility: windshield | 1 | — |
The 1996 model has 10 times as many complaints as this one. The 1998 model has roughly the same number of complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.
Other BMW 740 model years
Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.