Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2000 BMW 740iL has 2 recalls, 20 complaints.
2
Recalls
20
Complaints
N/A
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 11, 2026
10E021000
STEERING:LINKAGES:DRAG:LINK:CONNECTION
FCP GROTON IS RECALLING CERTAIN STEERING CENTER DRAG LINKS, P/N 32 21 1 096 057, SOLD FROM DECEMBER 1, 2009 THROUGH APRIL 9, 2010 AS REPLACEMENT EQUIP...
00V048000
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE BRAKE LAMPS IN THESE VEHICLES ARE CONTROLLED BY A SWITCH ACTIVATED BY THE MOVEMENT OF THE BRAKE PEDAL...
No NHTSA safety ratings available for the 2000 BMW 740iL.
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 13, 2010 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | I HAVE A 2000 BMW 740IL THAT IS VERY HARD TO READ FROM THE DASH BOARD OR THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. I CAN... |
| Jul 12, 2010 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 BMW 740IL. THE CONTACT WAS BRAKING FROM APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH WHEN THE BR... |
| Nov 8, 2009 | POWER TRAIN | I OWN A 2000 BMW 740IL AND THE REVERSE WENT OUT ON THE TRANSMISSION. AS I RESEARCHED THIS ISSUE I F... |
| Apr 1, 2007 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | THE PROBLEM AREAS OF MISSING PIXELS ARE PRIMARILY LOCATED IN THE DRIVER'S INSTRUMENT CLUSTER THAT DI... |
| Dec 17, 2006 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | I AM WRITING REGARDING MY 2000 BMW 740IL. FOR THE PAST FEW MONTHS THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS),... |
| Mar 26, 2006 | SEATS | TWO DAYS AFTER PURCHASING A 2000 BMW 740IL WITH 45,000 MILES ON IT FROM A FRIEND, I LEFT MY DRIVEWAY... |
| Feb 7, 2006 | TIRES | DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE SIDEWALL AT THE BEAD HAS CRACKED. THE CRACK IS 10" LONG. THE CRACK IS B... |
| Aug 15, 2005 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING | THE INFORMATION PANEL IN FRONT OF THE STERING COLUMN IN THE DASH IS SO PIXALATED THE INFORMATION SUC... |
| May 20, 2005 | POWER TRAIN | REAR TRANSMISSION WENT OUT AT 99,000 MILES |
| May 7, 2005 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | I PURCHASED A 2000, BMW 740IL ON APRIL 5, 2005. THE CAR HAD APPROXIMATELY 65,000 MILES. SINCE THAT... |
| Dec 10, 2004 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | CAR IS SMOKING WHEN STARTED OR IDLING, HAPPENED AFTER OIL AND TRANSMISSION FLUID CHANGE. LARGE CLOUD... |
| Oct 13, 2004 | CHILD SEAT | CONSUMER RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE(NHTSA 04C002000) FOR THE CAR SEAT STRAP WEBBING. NO PARTS AVAILAB... |
| Sep 15, 2004 | TIRES | MICHELIN TIRE: SIZE 2554518 A/S PILOT; UPON WALKING AWAY FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE, THE CONSUMER ... |
| Aug 18, 2004 | TIRES | THE REAR TIRES WERE WORN AND THE CONSUMER COULD SEE THE TIRE BELT. PLEASE PROVIDE MORE INFORMATION.... |
| Sep 15, 2003 | WHEELS,EQUIPMENT | I HAD BEEN EXPERIENCING SLIGHT VIBRATIONS IN THE STEERING WHEEL WHILE ON I-95. A WHILE LATER, I BEG... |
| Oct 1, 2002 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | THE DEALER SAYS US SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE HEADLIGHTS CANOT BE ADJUSTED FOR SAFETY REASONS. CONSUMER... |
| Dec 13, 2001 | TIRES | TRAVELING AT 65MPH ON FREEWAY, TIRE BLEW OUT ON INNER SIDE. HAD TO PULL OVER ON LEFT SIDE OF FREEWA... |
| Aug 1, 2000 | AIR BAGS | WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY, A CAR IN THE OTHER LANE HIT A PIECE OF FIREWOOD AND KNOCKED IT UNDER O... |
| Jan 1, 1970 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | SPEEDOMETER READS 10% TOO HIGH - DEALER CAN NOT FIX - DOT STANDARD 2.5%. *PH *NLM **DIMSII IV... |
| Jan 1, 1970 | SEAT BELTS | NO CHILD SEAT TETHER APPARATUS, SAME VEHICLE DELIVERED 1 MONTH LATER HAS (3) TETHER APPARATUS HOOKS ... |