How do I know if my Bmw 740il has a recall?

To know if your Bmw 740il has an open recall, start by entering your vehicle's VIN or license plate in our Safety Recall Checker. We will find recalls that affect your vehicle and need to be repaired.

How do I check my VIN for recalls for free?

Check your Bmw 740il VIN for free by entering it into our Safety Recall Checker.

What happens if my Bmw 740il has an open recall?

If your Bmw 740il is affected by a recall, it means that NHTSA and the manufacturer have identified an issue with your vehicle. After you check your vehicle, you can contact a dealership to schedule a repair.

How long does a recall take to fix?

How long it takes to fix a recall depends on the exact repairs needed. Something simple like a software update can be done in minutes, but complex mechanical repairs may take days or weeks. Ask the dealership when you schedule your appointment.

Do you need a warranty for a recall?

Your Bmw 740il does not need to be under warranty to get recalls fixed. Recalls for safety-related items on your Bmw 740il are taken care of by Bmw at no cost to you even if your vehicle warranty has expired or if you are not the original owner of the vehicle.

How long does a recall last on a car?

A recall does not expire as long as the vehicle manufacturer remains in business or continues to make the replacement parts. Generally, recalls can be fixed for free up to 15 years after your car's date of manufacture.

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Bmw 740il

13 Recalls

NHTSA 02V-138

2001 BMW 325Ci 325i 330Ci Recall 02V138000

1,550 Potential Units Affected

IF THIS WERE TO OCCUR, ENGINE OVERHEATING AND SUBSEQUENT ENGINE DAMAGE COULD RESULT. IN ADDITION, IT IS POSSIBLE FOR THE FAILURE OF THE ELECTRICAL CIRCUITRY TO CAUSE A FIRE IN THE FAN CONTROL UNIT LOCATED IN THE FRONT OF THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT.

Vehicles Affected: 2001 BMW 325Ci, 2001 BMW 325i and 11 others

NHTSA 01V-206

2001 BMW 325Ci 325i 330Ci Recall 01V206000

76,469 Potential Units Affected

Vehicles Affected: 2001 BMW 325Ci, 2001 BMW 325i and 11 others

NHTSA 01V-001

2000-2001 BMW 740i 740iL 750iL Recall 01V001000

3,167 Potential Units Affected

HANDLING AND CONTROL WOULD BE DRASTICALLY AFFECTED INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Vehicles Affected: 2001 BMW 740i, 2001 BMW 740iL and 3 others

NHTSA 00V-048

BMW Recalls 2000 3 Series, 5 Series, 7 Series Due to Brake Light Failure

17,700 Potential Units Affected

IF THIS HAPPENS, THE BRAKE LAMPS EITHER WILL NOT OPERATE OR WILL BE CONTINUOUSLY ILLUMINATED, REGARDLESS OF BRAKE PEDAL POSITION.

Vehicles Affected: 2000 BMW M5, 2000 BMW 323i and 6 others

NHTSA 98V-178

1990-1995 BMW 318i 318is 325i Recall 98V178000

340,000 Potential Units Affected

IF A CRACK WERE TO FORM OR A SEAM WERE TO SEPARATE IN THE HEATER CORE END PIECE, HOT COOLANT COULD SUDDENLY BE EXPELLED, INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY TO A VEHICLE OCCUPANT.

Vehicles Affected: 1992 BMW 318i, 1994 BMW 318i and 60 others

NHTSA 99V-004

1999 BMW 540i 740i 740iL Recall 99V004000

1,615 Potential Units Affected

THE CABLE INSULATION CAN BE WORN AWAY, EXPOSING THE WIRE. THE WIRE COULD CONTACT THE CLIP OR A SHORT CIRCUIT COULD OCCUR.

Vehicles Affected: 1999 BMW 540i, 1999 BMW 740i and 1 other

NHTSA 99V-005

Automatic Transmission Fails

249 Potential Units Affected

IF THIS PROBLEM OCCURS, THE CAR MAY NO LONGER OPERATE IN REVERSE, 1ST, 2ND, OR 3RD GEARS.

Vehicles Affected: 1999 BMW 540i, 1999 BMW 740i and 1 other

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Recall FAQs

If your Bmw 740il is affected by a new safety recall, Bmw will attempt to contact you by sending you a notice in the mail. This notice will detail the defect, when parts for repair will be ready, how to get your car fixed, and whether your unrepaired car is currently safe to drive or not.

If you aren't the original owner, have changed addresses, or have never visited your local dealership for service or maintenance, then you most likely will not receive a recall notice in the mail.

Another way to know whether your Bmw 740il has an open recall is to enter your VIN or license plate into the RepairPal Safety Recall Checker above. The VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) is a 17-digit alphanumeric code that can be found on the bottom edge of your car's windshield, on the driver's side. It can also be found on your vehicle's registration card.

You can check your Bmw 740il for recalls by entering your VIN or license plate into the RepairPal Safety Recall Checker found above. The VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) is a unique 17-digit alphanumeric identification code on the bottom edge of your car’s windshield, on the driver’s side. It can also be found on your vehicle’s registration card.

Checking your VIN is the best way to find out if your car is affected by any recalls. Identical vehicles of the same make, model, year, and trim may not be affected by the same recall. A VIN is unique to a specific vehicle.

Your Bmw 740il is affected by a recall if the manufacturer or the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has decided that a problem with your car makes it a safety risk or fails to meet safety standards. When this happens, the vehicle manufacturer is obligated to fix your vehicle.

Normally, you will receive a letter in the mail that explains the recall and how to get the defect fixed promptly and at no charge to you. The letter will explain what the exact defect is, when the parts will be ready, how to get your car fixed, and whether your car is safe to drive or not.

But in many cases, the manufacturer won't know you own an affected vehicle, which is why you should check your Bmw 740il for safety recalls frequently.

Use our Safety Recall Checker to check your Bmw 740il for open recalls.

How long it takes to fix a recall depends on many different factors:

How many vehicles are affected by the recall? How complex is the problem to fix? How many different parts are involved in the repair? Are the repair parts available? Has the dealership received the parts for the repair yet? Do dealership technicians have training to conduct the specific repair? How many recalled cars can the dealer repair each day (while also doing their daily service business)?

Recalls are unrelated to your warranty coverage. Any recalls that are issued for safety-related items on your Bmw 740il will be repaired by the vehicle manufacturer at no cost to you. Even if your vehicle's warranty has expired and you are not the original owner of the vehicle, you are still eligible to have any open safety recalls on your vehicle repaired.

You can check for any open recalls on your Bmw 740il by entering its VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) or license plate number into the RepairPal Safety Recall Checker above. If there are any open recalls on your vehicle, contact a dealer as soon as possible to have repairs done.

Safety recalls that address a defective part or system on your Bmw 740il that came from the factory do not expire and can generally be fixed up to 15 years after the date of manufacture. Even if you are not the original owner, you can have repairs done to resolve any open recalls. This is important, especially if the recalls are safety-related. The only exceptions are if the carmaker is no longer in business or if the dealership can no longer get the needed parts. Recall repairs are generally free up to 15 years after the date of manufacture.

To check whether there are any open recalls on your Bmw 740il, enter its VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) or license plate number into the RepairPal Safety Recall Checker here. Your Bmw 740il VIN can be found at the base of the windshield or on your registration card. If there are any open recalls on your vehicle, contact a dealer as soon as possible to have repairs done.

BMW 740iL Recalls

Check your specific VIN or plate below.

There are 13 recalls that may affect your BMW 740iL.

Check your BMW 740iL for safety recalls and get them fixed for free at a BMW dealership near you.

Bmw 740il

13 Recalls

NHTSA 02V-138

2001 BMW 325Ci 325i 330Ci Recall 02V138000

1,550 Potential Units Affected

Vehicles Affected: 2001 BMW 325Ci, 2001 BMW 325i and 11 others

NHTSA 01V-206

2001 BMW 325Ci 325i 330Ci Recall 01V206000

76,469 Potential Units Affected

Vehicles Affected: 2001 BMW 325Ci, 2001 BMW 325i and 11 others

NHTSA 01V-001

2000-2001 BMW 740i 740iL 750iL Recall 01V001000

3,167 Potential Units Affected

HANDLING AND CONTROL WOULD BE DRASTICALLY AFFECTED INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Vehicles Affected: 2001 BMW 740i, 2001 BMW 740iL and 3 others

NHTSA 00V-048

BMW Recalls 2000 3 Series, 5 Series, 7 Series Due to Brake Light Failure

17,700 Potential Units Affected

IF THIS HAPPENS, THE BRAKE LAMPS EITHER WILL NOT OPERATE OR WILL BE CONTINUOUSLY ILLUMINATED, REGARDLESS OF BRAKE PEDAL POSITION.

Vehicles Affected: 2000 BMW M5, 2000 BMW 323i and 6 others

NHTSA 98V-178

1990-1995 BMW 318i 318is 325i Recall 98V178000

340,000 Potential Units Affected

IF A CRACK WERE TO FORM OR A SEAM WERE TO SEPARATE IN THE HEATER CORE END PIECE, HOT COOLANT COULD SUDDENLY BE EXPELLED, INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY TO A VEHICLE OCCUPANT.

Vehicles Affected: 1992 BMW 318i, 1994 BMW 318i and 60 others

NHTSA 99V-004

1999 BMW 540i 740i 740iL Recall 99V004000

1,615 Potential Units Affected

THE CABLE INSULATION CAN BE WORN AWAY, EXPOSING THE WIRE. THE WIRE COULD CONTACT THE CLIP OR A SHORT CIRCUIT COULD OCCUR.

Vehicles Affected: 1999 BMW 540i, 1999 BMW 740i and 1 other

NHTSA 99V-005

Automatic Transmission Fails

249 Potential Units Affected

IF THIS PROBLEM OCCURS, THE CAR MAY NO LONGER OPERATE IN REVERSE, 1ST, 2ND, OR 3RD GEARS.

Vehicles Affected: 1999 BMW 540i, 1999 BMW 740i and 1 other