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1995 BMW 740I Problems

Complaints
9filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
81,250miles, 2 complaints with mileage
Recalls
4campaigns on record
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA crash rating
—overall rating starts with 2011 models
EPA fuel economy
17 mpgcombined, 4.0L 8-cyl RWD · 15 city / 22 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 1995 BMW 740I (complaints, recalls, investigations), EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 9 consumer complaints for the 1995 BMW 740I. The part named most often is fuel system, with 4 complaints (44% of the total), followed by electrical system (3) and engine cooling (2). 2 of the complaints include a mileage, and 0% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 81,250 miles. NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns and 3 technical service bulletins for this model year. Fuel system complaints overlap with 1 recall campaign covering the hoses, lines/piping, and fittings filed under the same part. Electrical system complaints overlap with 1 technical service bulletin filed under the same part.

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.

Example complaints

Fuel system: “Thumping noises from under rear seat of car while driving. Fuel tank imploding sucking itself inwards then cracking causing fuel to leak on to pavement while driving down the road. Driver not aware of this until parking and smelling fuel while standing near the car. After further research found a service bulletin dated february 1998 on this very issue which never became a recall.”

NHTSA complaint #10567195, filed 2014-02, 97,500 miles

Electrical system: “I have pruchased a pre owned - certified Bmw from tisher auto. The car was purchased 6/23/01. It has been less than 90 days and I am obligated to pay for both rear light assemblies to correct the problem with the right rear brake light . The brake light does not come on and the console indicator confirms this. The dealer say that there is a short in the circuit board that control the function of the brake light assembly. I would appreciate it if you can inform me of any recalls on this particular vehicle. I have had the car less than 90 days and the repair cost is $436 dollars. …”

NHTSA complaint #753401, filed 2001-10

Engine cooling: “While traveling on a highway, the engine of my 1995 Bmw 740I failed due to one of the oil pump bolts falling out and into the engine. There is no safety device on these bolts to prevent them from just slipping out and causing the engine to fail. This incident, if occuring in a busy street or freeway could endanger other motorist as well as the occupants of the disabled vehicle. After researching this type of incident, I have found that this has become a common problem with Bmw's and that Bmw is aware of this yet they refuse to address this problem.”

NHTSA complaint #10008266, filed 2003-02, 65,000 miles

Suspension: “When starting the car I smell strong odor of gas the fuel and MPH meter moves up and down when turn to the left car makes loud rubbing sound and tires keep losing air brake light keep coming on.”

NHTSA complaint #10474600, filed 2012-09

Mileage when problems were reported

0% of the 2 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 65,000 and 97,500 miles.

0%0–100%10–250%25–5050%50–7550%75–1000%100–1500%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (2 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 81,250 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

2000200120023200320122014
Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Fuel economy and running cost

EPA ratings for each 1995 BMW 740I version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).

VersionEngineTransmissionCityHwyComb.Fuel / yr
740i RWD4.0L 8-cyl5-speed automatic152217$4,850

Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.

Recalls and investigations

Recall details for the 1995 BMW 740I → · 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. 3 on record; the latest 3 are shown.

Other model years of the BMW 740I

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
20231223,2359—27—Too new
2018596,0000—24—Not enough data
2017744,7500—24—Not enough data
2016127,3480—24—Not enough data
20011575,0003—18—Falling
20001273,0751—18—Not enough data
1999878,5000—18—Not enough data
1998875,0000—18—Not enough data
1995981,2504—17—Not enough data
1994789,4112—17—Not enough data
19931593,5002—16—Stable

All BMW 740I model years

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 1995 BMW 740I have?

NHTSA recorded 9 consumer complaints for the 1995 BMW 740I as of Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 1995 BMW 740I is reported most often?

Fuel system is named most often, in 4 complaints (44% of the total), followed by electrical system with 3.

Has the 1995 BMW 740I been recalled?

NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What gas mileage does the 1995 BMW 740I get?

The EPA rates the 1995 BMW 740I (740i, 4.0L 8-cyl) at 17 mpg combined, 15 city and 22 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $4,850 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.

At what mileage are problems with the 1995 BMW 740I reported?

Among the 2 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 81,250 miles and the middle half falls between 65,000 and 97,500 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. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).

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.