1999 BMW 740I Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 13%of 8 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 36,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the electrical system of the 1999 BMW 740I, 13% of the 8 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 36,000 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 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10249437Jan 16, 2024The basic conditions for initializing the power windows are not met.
- 10142928Dec 1, 2017SERVICE ACTION: PROGRAM DME (FOR O2 SENSORS): Due to DME software error, the following oxygen sensors plausibility fault codes may be stored in DME 5.2.1 control module:
Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 2 | 17% |
| 2018 | 1 | 20% |
| 2017 | 3 | 43% |
| 2016 | 3 | 25% |
| 2001 | 3 | 20% |
| 2000 | 1 | 8% |
| 1999 | 1 | 13% |
| 1998 | 2 | 25% |
| 1995 | 3 | 33% |
| 1993 | 2 | 13% |
Other parts of the 1999 BMW 740I
3 complaintsBrakes
2 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 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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