The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighNHTSA·23V644000·Announced 2023-09-20

BMW Recalls 2023 740i, 760i, and i7 Models for Wiper Failure

BMW is recalling 2023 740i, 760i, and i7 vehicles because windshield wipers may fail in certain weather, reducing visibility and increasing crash risk.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (vehicle visibility) where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the 'High' severity criteria for theoretical hazards without confirmed incidents.

Plain-English summary

BMW of North America, LLC is recalling certain 2023 740i, 760i xDrive, and i7 xDrive60 vehicles. The recall addresses a defect where the windshield wipers may fail during certain weather conditions.

This failure can reduce visibility for the driver, which increases the risk of a crash. The recall covers approximately 3,820 vehicles in the United States.

Dealers will inspect and replace the windshield wiper system, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on November 15, 2023. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
BMW 760I, I7, 740I
Brand
BMW
Manufacturer
BMW of North America, LLC
Category
Vehicle — Visibility/Wiper
Hazard
Affected units
3,820

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (3)

  • 760I
  • I7
  • 740I

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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