1991 BMW 740 Problems

Below Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 1991 BMW 740.

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Complaints
1
Crashes
1
Fires
0
Injuries
1
Fatalities
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Recalls
0

Worst 1991 BMW 740 Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#11 complaints

Air Bags:Frontal

Crash-related:1
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Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1991 BMW 740.

Air Bags:Frontal
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1991 BMW 740 — FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 1991 BMW 740 reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 1991 BMW 740 has 1 NHTSA complaints, 1 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Air Bags:Frontal with 1 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 1991 BMW 740?
Top reported problems: Air Bags:Frontal (1 complaints). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
How safe is the 1991 BMW 740?
NHTSA complaints for the 1991 BMW 740 include 1 crash-related reports, 0 fire reports, 1 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 1991 BMW 740 have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 1991 BMW 740 as of the latest data sync. Verify by VIN for the most current status — new recalls can be issued years after a model year ships.
Should I buy a 1991 BMW 740?
Fewer complaints than typical for this model. That's a good sign, but every individual car is different — the VIN still tells you what happened to this specific one.

Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.

Wider context: See the full BMW 740 reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.

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