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Bmw 740i

15 recalls affect this vehicle. Sorted by severity, then date.

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  • Severity pendingNHTSA·26V422000·2026-07-01

    BMW Recalls 428 Vehicles for Integrated Brake System Malfunction

    BMW is recalling 428 vehicles from 2023-2025 due to a potential integrated brake system malfunction that may reduce braking power or disable stability controls.

    Product
    BMW — BMW, MINI, ROLLS-ROYCE 740I XDRIVE, 740I, X1, X6
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·24V739000·2024-10-02

    2024 BMW i7 M70 Integrated Brake Module Malfunction Affects Stopping and Control

    BMW is recalling certain 2024 i7 M70 and related models because the integrated brake module may malfunction, potentially reducing braking power and vehicle control. Dealers will replace the module at no cost.

    Product
    BMW — BMW 760I XDRIVE, 740I, 530I XDRIVE, I5 EDRIVE40
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·17V067000·2017-02-02

    BMW Recalls 2011-2012 Models for Rear Driveshaft CV Joint Defect

    BMW is recalling specific 2011-2012 models because the rear driveshaft CV joint may break, causing loss of propulsion and increasing crash risk.

    Product
    BMW — BMW 335I, Z4, 335D, 535I
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·10E021000·2010-05-27

    FCP Groton Recalls Steering Drag Links for BMW 7 Series Vehicles

    FCP Groton is recalling aftermarket steering center drag links for 1995-2001 BMW 740i, 740il, and 750il vehicles because the shaft may shear off, causing loss of control.

    Product
    BMW — BMW 740IL, 740I, 750IL
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·24V697000·2024-09-18

    BMW and MINI vehicles brake system failure integrated module welds break

    BMW and MINI are recalling certain 2023–2025 vehicles because welds in the brake control module may break, causing loss of power brake assist, rear brakes, and stability control. This increases crash risk.

    Product
    BMW — BMW, MINI, ROLLS-ROYCE 740I, COOPER, X7, SPECTRE
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·24V104000·2024-02-12

    Integrated brake system malfunction in 2023-2025 BMW and MINI vehicles

    BMW is recalling certain 2023-2025 BMW, MINI, and Rolls-Royce vehicles due to integrated brake system malfunction. The defect may cause loss of power brake assist or ABS/DSC failure, increasing crash risk.

    Product
    BMW — BMW, MINI, ROLLS-ROYCE X7, 530I, 750E, 760I
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·23V700000·2023-10-18

    BMW 750e and multiple 2023-2024 models recalled for steering wheel sensor defect

    BMW is recalling certain 2023-2024 models including the 750e due to a faulty ground connection in the steering wheel electrical system. The defect may render the hands-on detection system inoperative, preventing the emergency stopping assistant from engaging and increasing crash risk.

    Product
    BMW — BMW 740I, I5, I7, I7 M70
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·23V644000·2023-09-20

    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.

    Product
    BMW — BMW 760I, I7, 740I
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·23V479000·2023-07-12

    BMW Recalls 2023 Models for Dashboard Control Malfunction

    BMW is recalling 2023 740i, 760i, and i7 vehicles because the dashboard Interaction Bar may fail to activate defrosting or hazard lights.

    Product
    BMW — BMW 760I, I7, 740I
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·23V414000·2023-06-08

    BMW Recalls 2023 740i, 760i, and i7 for Seat Welding Defect

    BMW is recalling 2023 740i, 760i, and i7 vehicles because front seat length adjustment systems may not be welded properly, increasing injury risk in a crash.

    Product
    BMW — BMW 760I, 740I, I7
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·22V860000·2022-11-21

    BMW Recalls 2023 Models for Telematics Location Transmission Defect

    BMW is recalling 2023 740i, 760i, and i7 vehicles because the telematics unit may fail to send location data to emergency responders, potentially delaying aid.

    Product
    BMW — BMW 760I, I7, 740I
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·21V096000·2021-02-19

    BMW Recalls Multiple 2019-2021 Models for Rearview Camera Software Issues

    BMW is recalling 13,858 vehicles from 2019-2021 model years due to rearview camera software issues that may obscure visibility when reversing. Dealers will update the software free of charge.

    Product
    BMW — BMW M850I, 540I, 330E, 740I
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·18V465000·2018-07-11

    BMW and MINI Recall 5,309 Vehicles for Crankshaft Sensor Defect

    BMW is recalling 5,309 vehicles because a crankshaft sensor firmware error may cause the engine to stall, increasing crash risk.

    Product
    MINI — MINI, BMW JCW, X2, COUNTRYMAN, CLUBMAN
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·17V379000·2017-06-14

    BMW Recalls 2013-2015 7 Series Vehicles for Incorrect Taillights

    BMW is recalling certain 2013-2015 7 Series and ActiveHybrid 7 vehicles because incorrect left rear taillight assemblies may reduce visibility to other drivers.

    Product
    BMW — BMW 750I, ACTIVE HYBRID 7, 740LXI, 740I
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide

NHTSA crash-test safety rating

Federal 5-Star Safety Rating from crash testing. This is a separate government program from the recall(s) above — a high star rating says nothing about whether a specific recall has been fixed, and a recall says nothing about crash-test performance.

Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (NCAP), a federal crash-test program — not a recall record.

Wider context for this vehicle

Beyond the official recalls above. These are third-party figures derived from NHTSA complaint data — useful signal, but not part of our verified recall record.

Federal investigations

  • PE13030 Preliminary Evaluation · service brakes, hydraulic:power assist:vacuum
  • EA12002 Engineering Analysis · electrical system
  • PE11025 Preliminary Evaluation · electrical system
  • EA09019 Engineering Analysis · exterior lighting
  • PE09036 Preliminary Evaluation · exterior lighting
  • DP09002 Defect Petition · exterior lighting:back up lights

Technical service bulletins

746 manufacturer service bulletins across 14 model years. A TSB is repair guidance to dealers, not a safety recall.

Third-party reliability score

  • 2025: 4.7/5
  • 2024: 4.5/5
  • 2023: 4.1/5
  • 2021: 4.8/5
  • 2020: 4.8/5

This is ProblemsByVin’s own published heuristic (1 worst – 5 best), not an official rating and unrelated to our severity scale.

Data on this panel comes from ProblemsByVin, derived from US NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, and licensed CC BY 4.0. It is not published by a federal agency and is not part of our verified recall record.

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