CarRecallWatchThe 1998 BMW 740 has no safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 9 complaints with NHTSA, including 1 crash.
The most-reported problem area is Electrical System (3 reports).
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9Owner complaints
1Crashes reported
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1998 BMW 740 recalls
No safety recalls on file for the 1998 BMW 740.
Most common 1998 BMW 740 problems
Problem areas named in the 9 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Electrical System | 3 |
| Unknown Or Other | 2 |
| Seats | 1 |
| Visibility | 1 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 1 |
| Air Bags | 1 |
| Equipment | 1 |
| Steering | 1 |
What owners report
DT: THE CONSUMER EXPERIENCED PROBLEMS WITH THE STEERING. THE STEERING LOCKED UP AND THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON A FEW MINUTES LATER. THE CONSUMER WENT INTO ANOTHER LANE OF TRAFFIC, BUT WAS ABLE TO GET THE VEHICLE TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. THE STEERING WHEEL STARTED GOING INTO A COMPLETE CIRCLE. THE CONSUMER HAS NOT CONTACTED THE DEALER. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A REPAIR SHOP. THEY CHECKED THE POWER STEERING SYSTEM AND DIDN'T FIND A PROBLEM. THEY HOOKED THE VEHICLE TO DIAGNOSTIC MACHINE AND IT DIDN'T SHOW ANY CODES. THIS HAPPENED ON AUGUST 25, 2005. ABOUT TWO WEEKS BEFORE THEY REPLACED A PRESSURE HOSE ON THE POWER STEERING. *JB
AFTER JACKING THE VEHICLE UP, THE JACK SUDDENLY COLASPED. CONSUMER FOOT WAS ALMOST INJURED AS A RESULT. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. PH
CONSUMER STATES THAT WHEN HIT AT 40MPH IN THE FRONT CENTER OF THE VEHICLE THE AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY CAUSING MINOR INJURIES TO THE CONSUMER. DEALER NOTIFIED. TS
ENGINE DIES INTERMITTENTLY WITHOUT WARNING, CAUSING A SAFETY HAZARD. DEALERINDICATED THA T COMPUTER SHOWED NO DEFECT, AND COULD NOT EXPLAIN THE CAUSE OF THE PROBLEM. *AK
CUP HOLDER FAILED. YH
1998 BMW 740 questions
Does the 1998 BMW 740 have any recalls?
No. NHTSA has no safety recalls on file for the 1998 BMW 740 at this time.
What are the most common problems with the 1998 BMW 740?
Based on 9 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Electrical System (3), Unknown Or Other (2), Seats (1).
How do I check if a recall on my 1998 BMW 740 has been fixed?
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