VehicleVerdict

BMW 740ila years to avoid

Across 1988–2001, no single 740ila year stands out as one to avoid by our thresholds. The 2001 drew the most complaints; 1999 the fewest.

10

Total complaints

6

Recall campaigns

1988–2001

Years covered

0

Years to avoid

Complaints by model year

BMW 740ila NHTSA complaints by model year4 complaints1988: 1 complaints1989: 0 complaints1990: 0 complaints1991: 0 complaints1992: 0 complaints1993: 0 complaints1994: 1 complaints1995: 0 complaints1998: 4 complaints1999: 0 complaints2001: 4 complaints
BMW 740ila NHTSA complaints by model year. Red bars are years to avoid.

Every 740ila year

YearComplaintsRecalls
200142
199902
199841
199501
199411
199301
199201
199101
199001
198901
198811

Common questions

What is the best year for the BMW 740ila?

By complaint volume, 1999 has the cleanest NHTSA record among 740ila years with enough data to compare.

How many recalls does the BMW 740ila have?

Across all model years, the 740ila has 6 distinct NHTSA recall campaigns and 10 consumer complaints on file.

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.