How many recalls does the 1994 BMW 740ia have?

The 1994 BMW 740ia has 1 NHTSA safety recall campaign on record.

How do I check if my 1994 BMW 740ia has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN at NHTSA's official recall lookup (nhtsa.gov/recalls) to see open, unrepaired recalls for your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free.

What do owners complain about most on the 1994 BMW 740ia?

Of 2 NHTSA complaints on file, the most-reported component is engine and engine cooling.

1994 BMW 740ia Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 1994 BMW 740ia has 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 340,000 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the engine and engine cooling. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 98V178000 1998-08-04 340,000 affected

Defect

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. A MALFUNCTION OR FAILURE OF A COOLANT SYSTEM COMPONENT, SUCH AS A THERMOSTAT, WATER PUMP, OR FAN BELT, CAN RESULT IN SIGNIFICANTLY INCREASED COOLANT TEMPERATURE AND SYSTEM PRESSURE. IF THE INDICATIONS OF A CRITICAL OVERHEATING CONDITION IS NOT NOTICED BY THE DRIVER, IT IS…

Consequence

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.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW DESIGN RADIATOR CAP TO CONTROL PRESSURE AND PROVIDE GREATER COOLANT OVERFLOW IN THE EVENT OF OVERHEATING.

Complaints by component

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS

Total complaints2

What owners report

Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.

“Motor mount failure at such low mileage would indicate an unacceptable design for a component which normally lasts the life of a vehicle. Replacement parts have been redesigned. Power steering hose failure led to loss of fluid and difficulty turning vehicle. Repair facility told friend with…”

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

“Motor mount failure at such low mileage would indicate an unacceptable design for a component which normally lasts the life of a vehicle. Replacement parts have been redesigned. Power steering hose failure led to loss of fluid and difficulty turning vehicle. Repair facility told friend with…”

STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS

Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 1994 BMW 740ia as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.