1999 BMW 740I Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 25%of 8 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 57,250miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the brakes of the 1999 BMW 740I, 25% of the 8 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 57,250 miles.
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.
“Traction control, brake and ABS light are all indicating failure. Dealer is unable to determine cause. Brakes appear to work ok but warning lights cause concern.”
NHTSA complaint #10014108, filed 2003-04, 36,000 miles“The contact owns a 1999 Bmw 740I. While driving approximately 35 MPH slight pressure was applied to the brake pedal and the brakes momentarily locked. The air bag light then began to illuminate on the dashboard. The vehicle was taken to an independent repair shop where he was informed that the brakes needed to be flushed. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure has since recurred intermittently. The failure mileage was 78,500 and the current mileage was 79,900.”
NHTSA complaint #10366431, filed 2010-11, 78,500 milesBrakes: other model years
Other parts of the 1999 BMW 740I
3 complaintsElectrical system
1 complaintsEngine
1 complaintsTires
1 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1999 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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