2001 BMW 740IL Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 15%of 26 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 87,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the fuel system of the 2001 BMW 740IL, 15% of the 26 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 87,000 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.
“My gas tank is slowly imploding...apparently, Bmw is quite aware of the condition as a bulletin was produced on 11-9-2003 based on a defect in engineering design or the hardware chosen. In the meantime, my car is a fuel timebomb - this is an obvious manufacturing defect.”
NHTSA complaint #10245625, filed 2008-10, 66,172 miles“Approximately a year ago I started smelling mild gasoline fumes emanating from the left side of the car. At the time I thought it might be caused by some spillage when refueling. Over time the odor has become stronger. Upon inspection by the Bmw dealership it was ascertained that a crack existed on the left side of the fuel tank and significant rust was present. These defects allow gas to seep out and drip to the ground. The automobile has been well maintained and the dealer verified that there was no road/accident damage to the area. …”
NHTSA complaint #10283851, filed 2009-09, 100,000 miles“Recently purchased a 2001 Bmw 740IL. After a month of owning this vehicle I started noticing a loud thump from behind the drivers seat. I thought it could of been a transmission issue but later on a gasoline odor started to develop in my garage parking space. After taking a quick look underneath my car, I saw moisture building up right under the left rear passenger seat. It was a hairline crack and fuel was slowly leaking from the fuel tank. Doing some short research, I've found out that this is a common problem with the model Bmw I own. However, no recalls have been issued. …”
NHTSA complaint #10292689, filed 2009-11, 87,000 miles“The contact owns a 2001 Bmw 740IL. The contact stated that a strong fuel odor entered the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was not available.”
NHTSA complaint #10876379, filed 2016-06Related service bulletins
- 10247567Dec 20, 2023Engine will crank but not start. There is no communication with the integrated fuel module (TFE) whendiagnosing with ISTA. The following two fault codes will be stored in the…
- 10033130Dec 1, 2009Bmw vehicles: fuel level sensor repairs. Where it is necessary to replace the right or the left side fuel level sensor due to a failure, the entire pump and housing or delivery…
Fuel system: other model years
Other parts of the 2001 BMW 740IL
5 complaintsElectrical system
5 complaintsEngine cooling
4 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
3 complaintsSteering
2 complaintsVehicle speed control
2 complaintsBrakes
1 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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