1995 BMW 740 recalls & complaints
Source: NHTSA, updated daily. Last checked 2026-10-18. Recalls apply to specific VINs — run your VIN to confirm.
Recalls: check by VIN
Useful for owners
- OBD2 code reader — see what the car's computer is reporting
- Compact car fire extinguisher
- 1995 BMW 740 owner's manual
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Most complained-about parts: Body / structure (2), Engine (1), Fuel system (1), Gasoline (1), Airbags (1).
Complaints are unverified reports from owners. A pattern (many complaints about the same part) matters more than any single one.
Read recent complaints (7)
04/24/2012 · Engine · fire
WHILE DRIVING MY CAR 1995 740I BMW STARTED SMOKING FROM THE GLOVE BOX AND THE CAR DASH LIGHT FLASHED AND SMOKE CAME FROM THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE HOOD. I CHECK AND THE WIRE HORNEST WAS ON FIRE. *TR
11/07/2011 · Fuel system
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 BMW 740I. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FUEL LEAKED WHILE REFUELING THE VEHICLE. THE FUEL ALSO LEAKED WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND ADVISED THE CONTACT THAT THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 95V238000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE: DELIVERY: HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS) AND DENIE…
05/11/2000 · Airbags · crash
CONSUMER WAS INVOLVED IN A HEAD-ON COLLISION TRAVELING AROUND 30-35 MPH IN WHICH NEITHER DRIVER'S SIDE NOR PASSENGER'S SIDE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED DEALER. *AK
07/26/1999 · Body / structure
THE TRUNK LOCKED UP ON A CHILD'S FINGER, AND OWNER WAS NOT ABLE TO OPEN THE TRUNK WITH THE KEY BECAUSE IF THE TRUNK WAS NOT SHUT COMPLETELY, THE ELECTRONIC DEVICE WILL NOT ALLOW ANYONE TO OPEN TRUNK WITH A KEY. DEALER HAS NOT SEEN VEHICLE. *AK
03/19/1996 · Suspension
RIGHT FRONT SPRING BROKE WHILE PARKED, WEDGING BETWEEN BRAKE CALIPER, WHILE THERE, THE LEFT SIDE BROKE. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. *AK
10/16/1995 · Unknown Or Other
TRANSMISSION LIGHT CAME ON. *DSH
09/28/1995 · Body / structure
UPON LOCKING DOOR FROM OUTSIDE BY COMPUTERIZED KEY BUTTONS, PASSENGER LEFT INSIDE WAS UNABLE TO GET OUT, DUE TO DESIGN OF DOOR LOCK SYS. TT