Vehicle was involved in a crash and neither air bag deployed. Manufacturer was notified. *ak the new small safety switch which allows the vehicle to start in park and neutral positions.
The worst 1993 BMW 740IL problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Engine4
- Transmission2
- Acceleration1
- Airbags1
- Seats1
Problems by type
Tap a problem to see which part fails, at what mileage and in which other years.
- Engine4
- Transmission2
- Acceleration1
- Airbags1
- Seats1
- Steering1
Recalls 1
Exterior lighting: brake lights: switch
- What is wrong
- The brake light switch can fail allowing the switch to remain in the "brake lights off" position or in the "brake lights on" position.
- Risk
- If this happens, the brake lights either will not operate or will be continuously on, regardless of brake pedal position. Following drivers would not be able to determine whether the vehicle is stopping, increasing the potential for a vehicle accident.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the existing brake light switch with a newly designed switch.
Recall number 96V111000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 1993 BMW 740IL 1
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
1993 BMW 740IL fuel economy
Official EPA estimates in miles per gallon (MPGe for electric). Ranges cover trims that share the same engine.
| Engine | Drive | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.0L 8‑cyl | RWD | 14 | 20 | 16 |
What 1993 BMW 740IL owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
While in park and after turning on ignition switch vehicle suddenly accelerated and took off, resulting in a vehicle crash. Manufacturer was notified. Feel free to provide any further information.
I set memory seat position 1 and it worked fine. I was driving home at 70 MPH and wondered if I should set position 2 for greta. I hit the button memory two and the seat back fully reclined and went all the way back. Being short with short legs I lost control for a second and fought my way to a stop on the shoulder. The seat moved forward but the backrest remained stuck. I drove home slowly and contacted the dealer. It was fixed but I am afraid it could happen again.
Engine is losing pressure through cylinders, causing vehicle to overheat and smoke. Dealer has replaced engine block; however, problem has reoccurred. Please provide further information.
My car started missing and smoking on dec, 2001. I took it to my mechanic, and aftertairing down the engine, he found that the block was deective. And it was changed in 1999 by the dealer. I have made research and found that this is a common problem in this year and model. Some people have had 2 and 3 block changes. I am in a legal process demanding bmw t change it without anycharge.
Known defect by manufacturer & dealer. Not disclosed upon sale. Unwilling to fix now. No safety defect mentioned.
The water pump froze, the engine cooling system was on recall, however not covered by dealer. Mjs
Transmission malfunctioned.
Power steering pressure hose came apart from frame area due to faulty design causing leaking.
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Questions about the 1993 BMW 740IL
Is the 1993 BMW 740IL reliable?
Owners have filed 9 complaints about the 1993 BMW 740IL, fewer than a typical 740IL model year.
What is the most common problem with the 1993 BMW 740IL?
Engine and cooling, with 4 complaints. Next is transmission (2).
How many recalls does the 1993 BMW 740IL have?
1 recall, covering exterior lighting.
What gas mileage does the 1993 BMW 740IL get?
Official estimates for the 1993 BMW 740IL range from 16 mpg combined. The most efficient version (4.0L 8-cyl, RWD) gets 14 city and 20 highway.
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