Model year guide

1996 BMW 740

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 1996 BMW 740 is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 9 on record.

1996 BMW 740 at a glance

Safety recallsNone
Owner complaints1

Included: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.

1996 BMW 740 recalls 0

No NHTSA safety-recall campaigns are on record for the 1996 BMW 740.

Source: U.S. NHTSA, checked 4 Nov 2026. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.

1996 BMW 740 common problems

The most-reported problem areas across all 1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA — and what to check before you buy.

Fuel System
Sniff for fuel odor, check for leaks, hard starts or stalling, and confirm the fuel gauge reads correctly.
Gasoline
Have a trusted mechanic inspect this system as part of a pre-purchase inspection.

Investigations & service bulletins

Manufacturer service bulletins 6

Technical notes the manufacturer sent to dealers about known issues and fixes. Useful to mention to a mechanic — they are not recalls and repairs may not be covered.

The basic conditions for initializing the power windows are not met.

Bulletin B510819 · Electrical System, Visibility · Jan 2024

FAULTY IGNITION/STARTER SWITCH. *TW

Bulletin 61 20 96 · Electrical System · Jan 1997

CHILD AIRBAG LETTER, WARNING LABEL AND SAFETY REFERENCE CARD. *TW

Bulletin 72/07/96 · Equipment · Dec 1996

WIND NOISE DIAGNOSTICS. *TW

Bulletin 41/03/96 · Structure · Nov 1996

INTRODUCTION OF THE NAVIGATION SYSTEM. *TW

Bulletin 84/05/96 · Equipment · Nov 1996

FLICKERING ILLUMINATION IN MULTI-FUNCTION STEERING WHEEL (MFL) SWITCHES. *TW

Bulletin 61/1//96R · Electrical System · Nov 1996

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, listed for the 740. Model-year data, not specific to one car.

1996 BMW 740 vehicles on record

1996 BMW 740WBAGF71020DK55047 1996 BMW 740WBAGF51060DG01477 1996 BMW 740WBAGF81050DK61124 1996 BMW 740WBAFE310XB7378491 1996 BMW 740WBAGF81030DK61056 1996 BMW 740WBAGF61020DG42453 1996 BMW 740WBAGF81000DK60687 1996 BMW 740WBAGF81070DK61125 1996 BMW 740WBAGF71000DK55077

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1996 BMW 740 — frequently asked questions

Does the 1996 BMW 740 have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists no safety-recall campaigns for the 1996 BMW 740. Whether an individual car still needs a recall repair depends on its VIN — check it on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer. Recall repairs are done at no charge.

What are the most common problems with the 1996 BMW 740?

Across all 1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are fuel system, gasoline.

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.