1999 Bmw 740il problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Visibility (1) · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip (1) · Power Train:automatic Transmission (1)
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Safety recalls (1)
Steering:linkages:drag:link:connection 2010-05-27 · campaign 10E021000 · 150 vehicles
Defect: 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: THIS CONDITION WOULD RESULT, WITHOUT WARNING, IN IMMEDIATE AND COMPLETE LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.
Fix: 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.
Service bulletins (4)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Visibility:power Window Devices And Controls 2024-01-16 · B510819 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
the basic conditions for initializing the power windows are not met.
Equipment 2018-11-01 · B650916 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
radio / navigation / head unit identification guide
Engine And Engine Cooling 2017-12-01 · B122817 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
service 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:
Equipment:other:owners/Service/Other Manual 2017-12-01 · B122917 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
service action: program dme: the incorrect dataset could be programmed into dme 5.2.1 control module.
What owners report
No detailed complaint narratives on file.
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.