1993 BMW 740 Problems
- Complaints
- 7filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 113,000miles, 1 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 1campaigns on record
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Sources: NHTSA records for the 1993 BMW 740 (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 7 consumer complaints for the 1993 BMW 740. The part named most often is engine cooling, with 4 complaints (57% of the total), followed by transmission and drivetrain (2) and electrical system (1). 1 of the complaints include a mileage, and 0% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 113,000 miles. Of all complaints, 1 a fire, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign and 1 technical service bulletin for this model year.
This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.
Which parts are reported most
Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.
- Engine cooling4 57%
- Electrical system1 14%
- Suspension1 14%
- Wheels1 14%
Example complaints
Engine cooling: “Consumer has multiple problems with vehicle.speedometer gives a inaccurate reading, it gives a higher reading. Engine was leaking fluid, and dealer repaired it according to a recall. Consumer has been tyring to get dealer to repair most things, but they aren't assisting.”
NHTSA complaint #881206, filed 2001-02Electrical system: “After parking for 5 minutes or less the vehicle caught on fire under the hood. The local fire department arrived to extinguish the fire. Vehicle was towed to a salvage yard. An independent insurance investigator determined that the cause was an electrical circuit in the wiring harness.”
NHTSA complaint #10113750, filed 2005-03, 113,000 milesMileage when problems were reported
0% of the 1 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 113,000 and 113,000 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Recalls and investigations
- 94V022000Jan 3, 1994Vehicle speed control › CablesCovers: BMW 740 1993
The throttle cable's tube (outer casing) contains a bend that leads to increased loading of the inner cable, causing it to break.
Recall details for the 1993 BMW 740 → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls
Technical service bulletins
TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 1 on record; the latest 1 are shown.
- 10249437Jan 16, 2024Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors), Electrical system. The basic conditions for initializing the power windows are not met.
Other model years of the BMW 740
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 9 | 72,500 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1997 | 8 | 131,000 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1995 | 7 | 164,000 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1993 | 7 | 113,000 | 1 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 1993 BMW 740 have?
NHTSA recorded 7 consumer complaints for the 1993 BMW 740 as of Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 1993 BMW 740 is reported most often?
Engine cooling is named most often, in 4 complaints (57% of the total), followed by transmission and drivetrain with 2.
Has the 1993 BMW 740 been recalled?
NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
At what mileage are problems with the 1993 BMW 740 reported?
Among the 1 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 113,000 miles and the middle half falls between 113,000 and 113,000 miles; 0% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.