Model year guide

1992 BMW 740I

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 1992 BMW 740I is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 3 on record.

1992 BMW 740I — representative photo
Representative photo

1992 BMW 740I at a glance

Safety recalls1

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

1992 BMW 740I recalls 1

Engine And Engine Cooling:cooling System NHTSA Campaign #98V178000 · NHTSA lists this under 740ia · 04/08/1998

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 POSSIBLE THAT DAMAGE TO, OR FAILURE OF, A COOLANT SYSTEM COMPONENT COULD OCCUR.

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

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.

Investigations & service bulletins

Manufacturer service bulletins 1

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

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

1992 BMW 740I vehicles on record

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1992 BMW 740I — frequently asked questions

Does the 1992 BMW 740I have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 1992 BMW 740I. 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.

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