BMW 740iL years to avoid
The BMW 740iL years to avoid are 1998, 2001 — each drew complaint volumes well above the model's norm or has an open safety investigation. The 1994 is the cleanest year on record.
180
Total complaints
7
Recall campaigns
1993–2001
Years covered
2
Years to avoid
Complaints by model year
740iL years to avoid
| Year | Why | Complaints | vs avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | High complaint rate | 49 | |
| 2001 | High complaint rate | 33 |
Every 740iL year
| Year | Complaints | Recalls | Investigations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001avoid | 33 | 2 | |
| 2000 | 23 | 2 | |
| 1999 | 7 | 1 | |
| 1998avoid | 49 | 1 | |
| 1997 | 27 | 2 | |
| 1996 | 14 | 2 | |
| 1995 | 13 | 4 | |
| 1994 | 4 | 1 | |
| 1993 | 10 | 1 |
Common questions
What are the worst BMW 740iL years?
Based on NHTSA complaint rates and open investigations, the 740iL years to avoid are 1998, 2001. The cleanest year on record is 1994.
What is the best year for the BMW 740iL?
By complaint volume, 1994 has the cleanest NHTSA record among 740iL years with enough data to compare.
How many recalls does the BMW 740iL have?
Across all model years, the 740iL has 7 distinct NHTSA recall campaigns and 180 consumer complaints on file.
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.