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Bmw 740li

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

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  • Severity pendingNHTSA·25V644000·2025-09-25

    BMW Recalls Multiple Models Due to Starter Motor Overheating Fire Risk

    BMW is recalling specific 2019-2025 models because the starter motor may overheat and ignite nearby combustible material, increasing the risk of a fire.

    Product
    BMW — BMW 340I, X5, 740LI, 840I
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·21V062000·2021-02-10

    Certain 2019–2021 BMW Models Recalled for Brake System Defect

    BMW is recalling certain 2019–2021 models due to improper welding of the integrated brake system rotor and shaft, which could separate during hard braking and cause loss of braking assistance. Owners should contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 for a free replacement.

    Product
    BMW — BMW M850I, X5, 750LI, M760LI
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·21V046000·2021-02-03

    BMW Recalls 2020-2021 Models for Driveshaft Breakage Risk

    BMW is recalling specific 2020-2021 530i, 540i, and 740Li vehicles because output shafts may break due to a manufacturing error, potentially causing loss of drive power or rollaway.

    Product
    BMW — BMW 530I, 540I, 740LI
    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·16V173000·2016-03-25

    BMW Recalls 2016 7 Series Vehicles Due to Air Bag Control Module Defect

    BMW is recalling 6,110 model year 2016 740Li, 750Li, and 750Lxi vehicles because the air bag control module may reset, preventing air bags from deploying in a crash.

    Product
    BMW — BMW 750LXI, 740LI, 750LI
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·20V761000·2020-12-09

    2021 BMW vehicles recalled for defective 48-Volt battery connections

    BMW is recalling certain 2021 model vehicles due to improper assembly of the 48-Volt battery and starter-generator connection, which can increase electrical resistance and fire risk. Dealers will inspect and replace the connection if necessary.

    Product
    BMW — BMW X5, 530I, X6, X7
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·20V379000·2020-06-30

    BMW Recalls 2020-2021 7 Series Models Due to Child Seat Anchor Issue

    BMW is recalling 2020-2021 7 Series vehicles because the rear middle child seat tether anchor may be inaccessible, increasing injury risk in crashes.

    Product
    BMW — BMW 750LI, M760I, B7 ALPINA, 740LI
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·19V684000·2019-09-27

    BMW, Rolls-Royce, and Toyota Recall Vehicles for Backup Camera Software Defect

    BMW, Rolls-Royce, and Toyota are recalling specific 2018-2020 models because backup camera settings may persist, hiding the rear view image and increasing crash risk.

    Product
    BMW — BMW, ROLLS-ROYCE, TOYOTA 840I, X6, 750LI, M850I
    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

330 manufacturer service bulletins across 6 model years. A TSB is repair guidance to dealers, not a safety recall.

Third-party reliability score

  • 2022: 4.9/5
  • 2015: 4.7/5 · 1 complaints
  • 2014: 4.6/5 · 3 complaints
  • 2013: 4.4/5 · 7 complaints
  • 2012: 4.5/5 · 5 complaints

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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