Model year record
1998 BMW 740
No recall campaigns on file for this model year. 11 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown or other | 2 | — |
| Air bags | 1 | — |
| Electrical system | 1 | — |
| Electrical system: ignition | 1 | — |
| Electrical system: ignition: anti-theft: control module | 1 | — |
| Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline | 1 | — |
| Equipment: mechanical: accessory scissor/screw/bottle jack/lift | 1 | 57,000 mi |
| Seats: front assembly: power adjust | 1 | — |
| Steering: hydraulic power assist system | 1 | 88,000 mi |
| Visibility: power window devices and controls | 1 | — |
The 1997 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.
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.