1993 BMW 740I Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 7%of 15 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 120,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the brakes of the 1993 BMW 740I, 7% of the 15 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 120,000 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The contact owns a 1993 Bmw 740I. While driving 73 MPH, the contact attempted to decelerate, but was unsuccessful. He had to slam on the brake pedal to prevent a crash from occurring. The VIN was unknown. The failure and current milages were 120,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10227662, filed 2008-05, 120,000 milesRelated recalls
- 96V111000Jul 1, 1996The brake light switch can fail allowing the switch to remain in the "brake lights off" position or in the "brake lights on" position.Covers: BMW 740I 1993–1994, 525I 1990–1994, 325I 1992–1994 +11 more
Brakes: other model years
Other parts of the 1993 BMW 740I
6 complaintsSeats
3 complaintsAir bags
2 complaintsElectrical system
2 complaintsFuel system
2 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1993 BMW 740I
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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