1994 BMW 740iL Problems

Complaints Reported

Complaints by Component

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

3 complaints

THE CONSUMER TEST DROVE THIS VEHICLE AND NOTICED ROUGH IDLE, IN WHICH HE FELT THAT THIS WAS A SIGN OF IMPENDING FAILURE. THE ENGINE IS PRONE TO PREMATURE FAILURE BEFORE 100K MILES. THE NAKASIL ENGINE IN BMW'S ARE PRONE TO UNNATURAL CYLINDER WALL EROSION, DUE TO THE GASOLINE CONTAINING SULFUR. THE CONSUMER REQUESTED INFORMATION ON THE HISTORY RELATED TO THE ENGINE LEAK, WITH RESULTS, AND ANY CHANGES TO THE ENGINE. *SCC

Nov 05, 2002

THE CONSUMER IS CONCERNED ABOUT THE NIKASIL M60B40 4.0 L (3982CC) FUEL INJECTED, DOHC, V-8 ENGINES, THAT ARE PRONE TO PREMATURE FAILURE BEFORE 100K MILES. (WHICH CAN ALSO CAUSE EROSION DUE TO AMERICAN GASOLINE CONTAINING SULPHUR) THERE WAS A TECHNICAL BULLETIN ISSUED IN SEPTEMBER 1995 TO REPAIR BMW'S MADE BEFORE 3/95. THE REPAIR WAS UNSUCCESSFUL, SO BMW EVENTUALLY DETERMINED THAT THE BLOCKS WOULD NEED TO BE REPLACED IN SOME CASES DEPENDING ON THE AMOUNT OF DAMAGE CAUSED BY SULPHUR IN THE GASOLINE. THE CONSUMER HAD PURCHASED A WARRANTY FOR A PERIOD HE HAD DEEMED WOULD COVER ANY MASKED PROBLEMS, THEN NINE HUNDRED MILES DOWN THE ROAD, THE CORRODED SENSOR IN THE COOLANT RESERVOIR FAILED. *SCC

Nov 05, 2002

THIS ENGINE IS A NIKASIL ENGINE THAT HAS NOT FAILED YET, BUT WILL FAIL DUE TO THE MATERIAL USED. MR

Oct 15, 2002

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

1 complaint

NO SUMMARY

Mar 10, 1999

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many problems does the 1994 BMW 740iL have?

The 1994 BMW 740iL currently has 4 owner-reported complaints according to NHTSA database. These complaints are organized by component to help identify common issues.

What are the most common problems with 1994 BMW 740iL?

The most common problems reported for the 1994 BMW 740iL are organized by component above. Each component section shows owner-reported issues, crash reports, and fire incidents to help identify patterns and problem areas.

Where does this 1994 BMW 740iL problem data come from?

All problem and complaint data for the 1994 BMW 740iL comes directly from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) database. These are real complaints submitted by actual vehicle owners.