NHTSA vehicle safety data
2001 BMW 740ILA Recalls & Complaints
The 2001 BMW 740ILA has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns and 1 owner complaint on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized BMW dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2001 BMW 740ILA. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
2001 BMW 740ILA owner complaints
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2001 BMW 740ILA, describing incidents dated August 9, 2004.
Most-cited components
- Electrical System 1 complaint
- Engine 1 complaint
- Equipment 1 complaint
- Visibility/Wiper 1 complaint
Newest complaints
ODI #10097713 · Filed
WHILE DRIVING, THE CONSUMER HEARD A SOUND WHICH WAS COMING FROM THE AIR CONDITIONER. ALSO, RADIATOR HAD A CRACK. CHECK COOLANT LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE DASH BOARD. THE VEHICLE WAS BMW CERTIFIED. *AK THE WINDOWS FELL OFF OF TRACK, THE CD PLAYER AND THE NAU SYSTEM WAS INOPERATIVE. *SC
BMW/ENGINE AUXILIARY/COOLING FAN
NHTSA #02V138000 · Engine and Engine Cooling — Cooling System — Fan · NHTSA notice
Reported May 16, 2002 · BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE
Potentially affected: 1,550 vehicles
Defect description
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE ENGINE AUXILIARY/COOLING FAN OPERATION, INCLUDING VARIABLE SPEED, IS ELECTRONICALLY CONTROLLED. FAILURE OF THE FAN MOTOR CAN CAUSE THE ELECTRICAL CIRCUITRY OF THE FAN CONTROL UNIT TO OVERLOAD AND FAIL, CAUSING THE FAN TO STOP OPERATING.
Safety consequence
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.
Manufacturer remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FAN. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN SEPTEMBER 28, 2001. THIS IS A SUPPLEMENT TO A RECALL THAT BEGAN DURING SEPTEMBER 2001 (SEE RECALL CAMPAIGN 01V206). OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT BMW AT 1-800-831-1117.
Notes
ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
BMW/ENGINE AUXILIARY/COOLING FAN
NHTSA #01V206000 · Engine and Engine Cooling — Cooling System — Fan · NHTSA notice
Reported June 21, 2001 · BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE
Potentially affected: 76,469 vehicles
Owners notified September 28, 2001 · Vehicles built November 1, 2000 – July 27, 2001 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE ENGINE AUXILIARY/COOLING FAN OPERATION, INCLUDING VARIABLE SPEED, IS ELECTRONICALLY CONTROLLED. FAILURE OF THE FAN MOTOR CAN CAUSE THE ELECTRICAL CIRCUITRY OF THE FAN CONTROL UNIT TO OVERLOAD AND FAIL, CAUSING THE FAN TO STOP OPERATING.
Safety consequence
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.
Manufacturer remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FAN. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN SEPTEMBER 28, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT BMW AT 1-800-831-1117.
Notes
ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Other BMW 740ILA model years
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