1999 BMW 740I Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 13%of 8 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 1999 BMW 740I, 13% of the 8 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.
“Dt: the contact states there is a NHTSA recall campaign 99v005000 concerning automatic transmission. This vehicle is experiencing the same problems as indicated in the recall, but it is not included in the recall due to VIN. The contact will repair the vehicle at his own expense. Also, he experienced transmission problems previously. The dealer repaired a leak in the transmission under warranty.”
NHTSA complaint #10143533, filed 2005-11Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
Other parts of the 1999 BMW 740I
3 complaintsBrakes
2 complaintsElectrical system
1 complaintsEngine
1 complaintsTires
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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology