Vehicle Safety Hub
RecallsVIN LookupZero Recalls

Vehicle Safety Hub

Free vehicle safety data powered by NHTSA government records. Recalls, complaints, and reliability information for every car, truck, and SUV.

Browse by Make

  • Toyota
  • Honda
  • Ford
  • Chevrolet
  • Nissan
  • Hyundai
  • Kia
  • BMW
  • Mercedes-Benz
  • Subaru

Tools

  • VIN Lookup
  • Recent Recalls
  • Compare Vehicles
  • Zero-Recall Vehicles

About

  • About
  • Methodology
  • Data Sources
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms of Service

© 2026 Vehicle Safety Hub. Not affiliated with NHTSA or any government agency.

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

  1. Home
  2. >BMW
  3. >740iL
  4. >2001
  5. >Engine

2001 BMW 740iL Engine Problems

Engine complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2001 BMW 740iL has 4 NHTSA engine complaints and 0 engine-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2001 BMW 740iL

Electrical
5
Airbags
4
Engine
4
Powertrain
3
Fuel System
3

4

Complaints

0

Recalls

1

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 11, 2026

All Engine Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Dec 14, 2011ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 BMW 740IL. WHILE STOPPED AT A TRAFFIC STOP, THE CONTACT HEARD A RATTLING...
Jan 8, 2009ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,EQUIPMENTIN APRIL 2008 LOW COOLANT WARNING CAUSED ME OPEN HOOD AND ADD COOLANT. THE COOLANT LEVEL WAS PERFECT...
Nov 28, 2007ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGTL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 BMW 740IL. THE VEHICLE WAS TUNED UP ON OCTOBER 6, 2007 AND NOVEMBER 28, ...
Mar 6, 2007ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,TIRESIN MARCH 2007 LOW COOLANT WARNING CAUSED ME OPEN HOOD AND ADD COOLANT THREE TIMES BEFORE I TOOK CAR ...

Explore More

2001 BMW 740iL Full Report→All BMW Models→