1988 BMW 740ILA Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

1 safety recall on file

The 1988 BMW 740ILA has 1 safety recall on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA.

The most-reported problem area is Engine And Engine Cooling (1 report).

1Recalls
1Owner complaints
0Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
Is the repair still open on your 740ILA?

A recall covers specific vehicles. Your VIN shows whether yours still needs the free repair.

1988 BMW 740ILA recalls

Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System

Recall 98V178Aug 4, 1998340,000 vehicles affected

Most common 1988 BMW 740ILA problems

Problem areas named in the 1 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Engine And Engine Cooling1

What owners report

2007-07-24, Engine And Engine Cooling
FAULTY RADIATORS THAT HAVE A DESIGN FLAW THAT ALLOWS FOR THE RADIATOR NECK TO BREAK OFF WITHOUT NOTICE AND SPRAY HOT COOLANT EVERYWHERE. THIS PROBLEM IS WELL KNOWN JUST VISIT ROADFLY.ORG E38 MESSAGE BOARD AND SEARCH FOR "RADIATOR NECK." THIS TYPICALLY OCCURS BETWEEN 50,000-70,000 MILES. MY RADIATOR BLEW AT 62,380 MILES WHILE DRIVING AT CLOSE TO 45MILES PER HOUR. COULD HAVE CAUSED A FATAL CRASH AS THERE WAS SMOKE EVERY WHERE. *TR

1988 BMW 740ILA questions

Does the 1988 BMW 740ILA have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 1988 BMW 740ILA: Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 1988 BMW 740ILA?

Based on 1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Engine And Engine Cooling (1).

How do I check if a recall on my 1988 BMW 740ILA has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

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