2001 BMW 740IL Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 4%of 26 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 142,325miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the brakes of the 2001 BMW 740IL, 4% of the 26 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 142,325 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.
“Takata recall my car brake lights just started to stay eliminated when I am driving. The steering wheel also adjusts on its on up and down while driving. The is when the vechile is in motion on any highway”
NHTSA complaint #11221808, filed 2019-06, 142,325 milesBrakes: other model years
Other parts of the 2001 BMW 740IL
5 complaintsElectrical system
5 complaintsEngine cooling
4 complaintsFuel system
4 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
3 complaintsSteering
2 complaintsVehicle speed control
2 complaintsElectronic stability control
1 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaintsSeats
1 complaintsSuspension
1 complaintsTires
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2001 BMW 740IL
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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