2001 BMW 740IL vs 2001 Buick Lesabre
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2001 BMW 740IL | 2001 Buick Lesabre |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 26 | 328 |
| Recall campaigns | 1 | 0 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 8 | 386 |
| Investigations | 0 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 1 | 10 |
| Fire reports | 1 | 22 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 18 | 20 |
| Median reported incident mileage | — | 61,973 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | BMW 740IL | Buick Lesabre |
|---|---|---|
| Visibility | 0 | 99 |
| Structure | 0 | 50 |
| Electrical System | 5 | 38 |
| Air Bags | 5 | 29 |
| Power Train | 3 | 31 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 4 | 28 |
| Steering | 2 | 29 |
| Engine | 0 | 19 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 0 | 22 |
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 15 |
| Clunking / rattling | 0 | 8 |
| Airbag warning light | 0 | 6 |
2001 BMW 740IL
2001 Buick Lesabre
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.