1995 BMW 740IL Problems
- Complaints
- 12filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 155,000miles, 4 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 3campaigns 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 740IL (complaints, recalls, investigations), EPA fuel economy. Report an error
NHTSA recorded 12 consumer complaints for the 1995 BMW 740IL. The part named most often is engine cooling, with 4 complaints (33% of the total), followed by visibility (3) and electrical system (1). 4 of the complaints include a mileage, and 0% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 155,000 miles. Of all complaints, 1 a fire, 2 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns and 3 technical service bulletins for this model year. Visibility 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.
- Engine cooling4 33%
- Electrical system1 8.3%
- Fuel system1 8.3%
- Seat belts1 8.3%
- Seats1 8.3%
- Steering1 8.3%
- Vehicle speed control1 8.3%
Example complaints
Engine cooling: “Radiator fan exploded while driving on freeway. Pieces of fan flew throughout engine bay (hood dented upwards 2 inches) broken pieces of fan lodged under throttle mechanism - wedged throttle wide open. Car continued to accellerate even under full braking (to limit of my strength). Had to shut engine off and steer off freeway without power steering or brakes.”
NHTSA complaint #10129484, filed 2005-07, 110,000 milesElectrical system: “I was driving to work and was passing a truck in front of me and heard a loud pop. I thought my windshield had been hit by something until I saw that there was no damage, so I kept driving. My car began to overheat so I slowed down. When I got to work I looked at my car and saw that the hood had an almost hole in it so I looked under the hood and found my belts gone and damage to the underside of the hood and lining. A fellow employee looked at it for me and we discovered that my fan had been obliterated and a great deal of damage had been done to my car. …”
NHTSA complaint #10520639, filed 2013-06, 200,000 milesFuel system: “The vehicle was included in recall 95v238000 for fuel hose leakage. The recall was performed in 1996 but fuel began to leak again. The consumer has replaced the hoses twice since the recall and they are leaking again”
NHTSA complaint #10042172, filed 2003-11, 94,000 milesMileage when problems were reported
0% of the 4 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 110,000 and 200,000 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Fuel economy and running cost
EPA ratings for each 1995 BMW 740IL version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | City | Hwy | Comb. | Fuel / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 740il RWD | 4.0L 8-cyl | 5-speed automatic | 15 | 22 | 17 | $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
- 97V140000Aug 22, 1997Suspension › Front › Springs › Coil springsCovers: BMW 740IL 1995–1997, 750IL 1995–1997, 740I 1995–1997
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. Road grit and gravel associated with winter road conditions can penetrate the rubber of the lower front spring mounts and accumulate in the mounts causing notches or pits to develop. These notches can develop cracks…
- 95V238000Dec 11, 1995Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittingsCovers: BMW 740IL 1995, 750IL 1995–1996, 740I 1995
Fuel seepage can occur between a hose and the metal fuel line on either end of the hose resulting in fuel odor.
- 95V192000Oct 11, 1995Suspension › RearCovers: BMW 740IL 1995, 750IL 1995, 740I 1995
The lower suspension arm mounting eye on the right side rear axle hub carrier was produced with a casting flaw.
Recall details for the 1995 BMW 740IL → · 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.
- 10249437Jan 16, 2024Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors), Electrical system. The basic conditions for initializing the power windows are not met.
- 10152674Nov 1, 2018Equipment. Radio / Navigation / Head Unit Identification Guide
- 10135028Dec 1, 2017Equipment. SERVICE ACTION: PROGRAM DME: The incorrect dataset could be programmed into DME 5.2.1 control module.
Other model years of the BMW 740IL
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 26 | 100,000 | 3 | — | 18 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 2000 | 20 | 75,000 | 1 | — | 18 | — | Stable |
| 1999 | 6 | 85,002 | 0 | — | 18 | — | Not enough data |
| 1998 | 26 | 106,934 | 0 | — | 18 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1997 | 19 | 72,000 | 1 | — | 18 | — | Stable |
| 1996 | 11 | 156,000 | 1 | — | 18 | — | Not enough data |
| 1995 | 12 | 155,000 | 3 | — | 17 | — | Not enough data |
| 1993 | 9 | — | 1 | — | 16 | — | Not enough data |
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 1995 BMW 740IL have?
NHTSA recorded 12 consumer complaints for the 1995 BMW 740IL as of Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 1995 BMW 740IL is reported most often?
Engine cooling is named most often, in 4 complaints (33% of the total), followed by visibility with 3.
Has the 1995 BMW 740IL been recalled?
NHTSA lists 3 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 740IL get?
The EPA rates the 1995 BMW 740IL (740il, 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 740IL reported?
Among the 4 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 155,000 miles and the middle half falls between 110,000 and 200,000 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.