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BMW 740iL Recall Statistics

Original analysis of recall history, risk grades, and safety trends.

4
Total Recalls
0.1
Avg per Year Below brand average (0.3)
28
Years Tracked

Recalls by Year

2000
2 C
2001
2 D
2002
0
2003
0
2004
0
2005
0
2006
0
2007
0
2008
0
2009
0
2010
0
2011
0
2012
0
2013
0
2014
0
2015
0
2016
0
2017
0
2018
0
2019
0
2020
0
2021
0
2022
0
2023
0
2024
0
2025
0
2026
0
2027
0

Most Common Components

STEERING
2
TIRES
1
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
1

Most Severe Recalls

Critical

STEERING:LINKAGES:DRAG:LINK:CONNECTION — The steering center drag link is a crucial part that connects the steering system in your vehicle. In some cases, the shaft of this link can break, which could lead to a loss of co…

High Priority

TIRES:SIDEWALL — The sidewall of your tires could have been damaged by a machine at the factory when they were put on your vehicle. This could make the tire more likely to lose air suddenly.

Critical

STEERING:LINKAGES:DRAG:LINK:CONNECTION — The steering center drag link is a critical part that connects the steering gear to the steering wheel. In affected 1995-2001 BMW 740I, 740IL, and 750IL models, this part may break…

Critical

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH — The brake lamp switch in your vehicle controls your brake lights. It's a small switch that activates when you press the brake pedal. In some cases, this switch could fail and stop …

Worst Years (Most Recalls)

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