Bmw 740il 2001
Model 740il made in 2001 by Bmw got 25 consumer complains there are 2 recalls as well as 6 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to air bags, electrical system and engine and engine cooling. Technical service bulletines regarding exterior lighting, steering. There were some recalls concerningsteering, tires. The car has one 4.4 engine.
Model 2001
| Engine [L] | Cylinders | Transmission | Drive | Estimate MPG (city/highway/combined) | Unadjusted MPG (city/highway/combined) | Fuel | Fuel cost | Class | Release date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.4 | 8 | Lockup/automatic, 5 gears | R | 17/23/19 | 18,8991/29,9982/22,6744 | Premium | 1223 | LARGE CARS |
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STEERING - LINKAGES - LINK - DRAG - CONNECTION | ||||||||||||||||
| 10E021000 | FCP GROTON, LLC | E (Equipment) | 150 | 05/28/2010 | MFR | BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE | 05/27/2010 | 05/27/2010 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | 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 equipment for model year 1995 through 2001 bmw 740i, 740il, and 750il passenger vehicles. the shaft of the steering center tie rod may shear off. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | This condition would result, without warning, in immediate and complete loss of vehicle control, possibly resulting in serious injury or death. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Fcp groton will notify owners and the tie rod will be replaced free of charge. the safety recall is expected to begin on or about june 1, 2010. owners may contact fcp groton toll-free at 1-877-634-0063. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | This recall only pertains to aftermarket fcp groton steering center drag links bearing p/n 32 21 1 096 057 sold from december 1, 2009 through april 9, 2010 and has no relation to any original equipment installed on any vehicles manufactured by bmw.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov . | |||||||||||||||
| TIRES - SIDEWALL | ||||||||||||||||
| 01V001000 | BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE | from 06/05/2000 to 10/09/2000 | V (Vehicle) | 3167 | 03/10/2001 | MFR | BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE | 01/04/2001 | 01/05/2001 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with 18-inch tires. (18-inch tires are standard equipment on the m5 and optional equipment on the 7-series models). the machine used to mount and inflate the tires on the wheels at the assembly plant may have damaged the sidewall of one or more tires. the damaged area could weaken to the point where a sudden loss of air from the tire could occur. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Handling and control would be drastically affected increasing the risk of a crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will inspect the tires and if damage from the mounting machine is found, the tire will be replaced. owner notification began march 10, 2001. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact bmw at 1-800-831-1117. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | |||||
| SIB-63-02-01 | 08/01/2010 | 10037025 | Ready | 04/27/2011 | |
| SIB-63-02-01 | 08/01/2010 | 10037025 | Bmw: procedure for determining and replacing incandescent and halogen light bulbs under warranty. *rm | 04/27/2011 | |
| STEERING - ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM | |||||
| SIB-32-04-07 | 06/01/2010 | 10036979 | Ready | 04/25/2011 | |
| SIB-32-04-07 | 06/01/2010 | 10036979 | Bmw: a new technical process has been created for bmw to identify causes of steering complaints with a wide range of models. *rm | 04/25/2011 | |
| STEERING - HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM | |||||
| SIB-32-04-07 | 06/01/2010 | 10036979 | Ready | 04/25/2011 | |
| SIB-32-04-07 | 06/01/2010 | 10036979 | Bmw: a new technical process has been created for bmw to identify causes of steering complaints with a wide range of models. *rm | 04/25/2011 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS | |||
| 03/26/2002 | 1 | 11/01/2001 | |
| No summary listed for above vehicle. *ak | |||
| AIR BAGS - FRONTAL | |||
| 08/07/2002 | |||
| Front crash at 35 mph, neither airbag deployed. driver suffered minor head injuries, damage to vehicle unknown at this time.*ak | |||
| While traveling at 35 mph passenger's side air bag deployed without any indication, and overhead air bags fell down, but did not deploy. please provide further information. *ak | |||
| AIR BAGS - SIDE/WINDOW | |||
| While traveling at 35 mph passenger's side air bag deployed without any indication, and overhead air bags fell down, but did not deploy. please provide further information. *ak | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||
| 11/01/2007 | 83000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2001 bmw 740il. the contact stated that the pixels in the display for the dashboard have been progressively fading away making it very difficult to read the center of the dashboard. the contact stated that only the center of the dashboard display was difficult to read and the failure occurs whether driving or not. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer and the manufacturer was also notified who in turned informed the contact this was a known failure but he would have to pay to have it repaired. the vehicle was not serviced. the failure mileage was 83,000 and the current mileage was 105,000. sm. | |||
| 08/04/2006 | 1 | ||
| Purchased pre-owned certified car in april 06, starting having problems with electrical systems: window motors, gps system/monitor, car kept dyeing while stopped and driving, engine shutdown/failsafe mode, brake lights blowing all the time, fuses and ignition switch going out all the time. the car has been in for service about 18 times in the last 26 months with the same problems and we found out the bumper to bumper warranty we bought is not bumper to bumper but listed parts, whatever that means; after contacting bmw north america found out car is not pre-owned certified; and after having our servicing dealer provide us with maintenance list from vehicle (was a leased vehicle that sterling serviced) we have found the same issues we are having. the car was a lemon when the dealer had it but since it was leased they just kept doing quick bandaid fixes. now we are stuck with this car that we are paying for every month, have spent over $5000 on repairs that our extended warranty won't cover and now we find out the car doesn't qualify for ca lemon law which is crap because it is apparent to us it was a lemon in the beginning and sterling knew it and sold us an unsafe vehicle. the car has been at the servicing dealer since july 08 and they just notified us they cannot fix the car and they are returning it to us as is. *tr | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - BATTERY | |||
| 09/05/2002 | 5 | 01/01/2002 | |
| 5 times failure to start the car and needed 5 return visits for the same problem,2 new batteries,and continue the same problem.now my faith has been shaken with this car,i cannot rely on it,bought as new 2001 bmw 740il,5000 miles only,it is a substantial impairment to my line of work.*ak | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | |||
| 12/14/2011 | 107600 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2001 bmw 740il. while stopped at a traffic stop, the contact heard a rattling noise coming from the front end of the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnostics where the mechanic advised that the fan clutch was causing the coolant fan to shake. the mechanic also stated that the coolant fan could possibly detach from the vehicle. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 107,600. | |||
| 12/14/2011 | 107600 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2001 bmw 740il. while stopped at a traffic stop, the contact heard a rattling noise coming from the front end of the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnostics where the mechanic advised that the fan clutch was causing the coolant fan to shake. the mechanic also stated that the coolant fan could possibly detach from the vehicle. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 107,600. kmj | |||
| 12/14/2011 | 107600 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2001 bmw 740il. while stopped at a stop light the contact heard a rattling noise coming from the front end of the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnostic. the mechanic stated the fan clutch was causing the coolant fan to shake. the mechanic stated the coolant fan may detach from the vehicle. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 107,600. ds | |||
| 11/28/2007 | 102000 | 1 | 11/15/2004 |
| Tl*the contact owns a 2001 bmw 740il. the vehicle was tuned up on october 6, 2007 and november 28, 2007. the vehicle began smoking and the add engine coolant light illuminated. the contact stated that this was the quickest the add engine coolant light has ever illuminated following a tune up. the dealer stated that the engine needed to be replaced. the current and failure mileages were 102,000. | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM | |||
| 01/08/2009 | 65000 | 1 | |
| In april 2008 low coolant warning caused me open hood and add coolant. the coolant level was perfect but i still added more. the light for low coolant was still appearing every time i drove the car. every preventive maintenance has been done by book on this bmw. the car has been to the dealer twice after this low coolant light but not for the coolant related service. they could have checked this and advised me of potential problem. car has 65,000 miles. plastic was found hardened by heat and brittleness cracked the same. 385 other bmw 740il owners have filed petition on internet for same cracked plastic radiators (on bmw 740i ,and il models between years 1995 through 2001. bmw ignored our pleas for free replacement. major safety issue not expected on premium car like this. *tr | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM - RADIATOR ASSEMBLY | |||
| 03/06/2007 | 54100 | 3 | 05/01/2003 |
| In march 2007 low coolant warning caused me open hood and add coolant three times before i took car to bmw dealer ,who diagnosed cracked plastic reservoir in radiator and separate coolant tank. each time engine had overheated due to a lot of pressure under radiator coolant cap. needed much time waiting before opening to add coolant. this was defective materials and not normal wear and tear breakdown. every preventive maintenance has been done by book on this bmw. manufacturer disclaimed responsibility as car out of warranty by few months. car had 54,000 miles. plastic was found hardened by heat and brittleness cracked the same. 339 other bmw 740il owners have filed petition on internet for same cracked plastic radiators (on bmw 740i ,and il models between years 1995 through 2001. bmw ignored our pleas for free replacement. major safety issue not expected on premium car like this.*ak | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||
| 01/08/2009 | 65000 | 1 | |
| In april 2008 low coolant warning caused me open hood and add coolant. the coolant level was perfect but i still added more. the light for low coolant was still appearing every time i drove the car. every preventive maintenance has been done by book on this bmw. the car has been to the dealer twice after this low coolant light but not for the coolant related service. they could have checked this and advised me of potential problem. car has 65,000 miles. plastic was found hardened by heat and brittleness cracked the same. 385 other bmw 740il owners have filed petition on internet for same cracked plastic radiators (on bmw 740i ,and il models between years 1995 through 2001. bmw ignored our pleas for free replacement. major safety issue not expected on premium car like this. *tr | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | |||
| 10/25/2009 | 87000 | 1 | |
| 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. this isn't a broken window regulator or a radio button that doesn't work. it is a serious, serious safety issue. *tr | |||
| 05/01/2008 | 100000 | 1 | |
| 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. the dealer indicated that they had never seen this failure before. they also indicated that the car was out of warranty (7 years/100,000 miles). the car has about 110,000 miles. i also spoke with bmw north america and they also returned the same verdict my contention is first that this is a valid and serious safety issue which in all likelihood existed while under warranty. second, that bmw has the responsibility to repair the problem because a typical fuel tank should not structurally fail after only 8 years in service. to assure my safely i have limited use of the vehicle and only fill it with 5 gallons of fuel at a time. at this much lower level it does not leak. thank you for reviewing my request. *tr | |||
| 10/15/2008 | 66172 | 1 | |
| 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. *tr | |||
| POWER TRAIN | |||
| 01/15/2013 | 120000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2001 bmw 740 il. the contact stated that while driving in reverse at 6 mph, he heard a clicking noise and the vehicle failed to accelerate. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnosis and the contact was informed that the transmission needed to be replaced or rebuilt. the manufacturer was notified but offered no assistance. the vehicle had not been repaired. the failure and current mileage was 120,000. mah | |||
| 01/15/2013 | 120000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2001 bmw 740il. the contact stated while driving in reverse 6 mph he heard a clicking noise and the vehicle stopped moving. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnosis and was informed that the transmission would need to be replaced or rebuilt. a dealer was contacted and stated a similar remedy. the manufacturer was notified but offered no assistance. the vehicle had not been repaired. the failure and current mileage was 120,000. dt | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - LEVER AND LINKAGE - FLOOR SHIFT | |||
| 10/10/2009 | 150000 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2001 bmw 740il. the check engine warning light intermittently illuminated on the instrument control panel. he previously attempted to shift gears in reverse and was unsuccessful. the manufacturer was notified, but no assistance was provided due to the high mileage. no repairs were made. the vehicle identification number was unavailable. the failure and current mileages were under 150,000. | |||
| SEATS - FRONT ASSEMBLY - SEAT HEATER/COOLER | |||
| 11/02/2008 | 104000 | 1 | |
| While returning from church today my left buttocks got hot...had the a/c on since it was warm outside. reached back and it was very hot...then smelled smoke. was able to pull over quickly and stop car. the leather seat was smoking and had burned a hole about the size of a nickel and through to my pants. discovered the seat heater was on high...have no idea how it got turned on. nice hole in pants and leather seat. any reports of this from other bmw owners? *tr | |||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | |||
| 03/13/2010 | 110000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2001 bmw 740 il. the contact was driving 2 mph into a parking space. when the brakes were engaged the vehicle surged forward approximately 24 to 36 inches. the vehicle was able to proceed to a complete stop with extreme force applied to the brakes. the failure mileage was 110,000. the current mileage was 110,390. | |||
Car dealers selling
| State | City | Zip | Name | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TX | HOUSTON | BMW OF HOUSTON NORTH | 281 874 1551 |