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1995 BMW 740I Electrical system Problems

Complaints
3about this part
Share
33%of 9 total for the year
Median mileage
—not reported
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the electrical system of the 1995 BMW 740I, 33% of the 9 complaints for this model year.

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.

“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

“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

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Electrical system: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2023217%
2018120%
2017343%
2016325%
2001320%
200018%
1999113%
1998225%
1995333%
1993213%

Other parts of the 1995 BMW 740I

Fuel system
4 complaints
Engine cooling
2 complaints
Suspension
2 complaints

← All problems reported for the 1995 BMW 740I

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology