2023 BMW 740I

9 recalls, 19 complaints - 85 TSBs

ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)

Defect Description

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2025 Mini Cooper S, Mini Countryman S All4, X2, 2024 Rolls-Royce Spectre, 2023-2025 i7, 7 Series, X7, 2024-2025 i5, 5 Series, 2023-2024 XM, X1, 2024-2025 X6, and X5 vehicles. The integrated brake (IB) system may malfunction and result in a loss of... Read more

Consequence

A loss of power brake assist can extend the distance required to stop the vehicle. Additionally, malfunctioning ABS and/or DSC systems can cause a loss of vehicle control. Either of these scenarios can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

The Integrated brake system will be inspected and, if necessary, replaced, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed August 21, 2026. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 or Rolls-Royce customer service at 1-877-877-3735. Vehicle Identification Numbers... Read more

428 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: BMW of North America, LLC

ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)

Defect Description

BMW of North America, LLC. (BMW) is recalling certain 2023-2024 X1, X5, X6, X7, XM, 530i, i5, 740i, 760i, i7, and 750e vehicles. Please see the recall report for a complete list of models and model years. The integrated brake (IB) system may malfunction and result in a loss of power brake assist o... Read more

Consequence

Remedy

Dealers will replace the integrated brake module, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters notifying owners of the safety risk are expected to be mailed November 22, 2024. Second letters will be mailed once the parts are available. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-74... Read more

11,579 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: BMW of North America, LLC

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE

Defect Description

BMW of North America (BMW) is recalling certain 2023-2024 X1, 2024-2025 X5, 2025 X6, 2023-2025 X7, 740i, 760i, 2024 XM, 530i, 540i, i7, 750e, X2, 2024-2025 i5, 2024 Rolls Royce Spectre, 2025 MINI Countryman S ALL4, JCW Countryman ALL4, and 2025 MINI Hardtop 2 Door (Cooper, Cooper S) vehicles. Pleas... Read more

Consequence

A loss of brake power assist or rear brake function can result in extended stopping distance. A loss of ABS or DSC can cause a loss of vehicle handling and control. Either of these scenarios can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the integrated brake system, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 13, 2024. Owners can contact BMW Customer Service at 1-800-525-7417.

309 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: BMW of North America, LLC

ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)

Defect Description

BMW of North America, LLC. (BMW) is recalling certain 2023-2025 BMW, MINI, and Rolls-Royce vehicles. Please see the recall report for a complete list of models and model years. The integrated brake (IB) system may malfunction and result in a loss of power brake assist or cause the Antilock Brake (... Read more

Consequence

Remedy

Dealers will replace the integrated brake system, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed between June and December 2024. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 or Rolls Royce customer service at 1-877-877-3735.

266,716 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: BMW of North America, LLC

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS:DRIVER MONITORING:CAMERA/SENSOR

Defect Description

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2023-2024 740i, 740i xDrive, 760i xDrive, i7 eDrive50, i7 xDrive60, i7 M70, 2024 750e xDrive, 530i, 530i xDrive, i5 eDrive40, and i5 M60 vehicles. The ground connection to the steering wheel may not have been attached correctly, resulting in an i... Read more

Consequence

An inoperative hands-on detection system may fail to detect when the driver's hands are not on the steering wheel and therefore not engage the emergency stopping assistant system, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and reattach the ground connection as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 8, 2023. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

12,296 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: BMW of North America, LLC

VISIBILITY/WIPER

Defect Description

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2023 740i, 760i xDrive and i7 xDrive60 vehicles. The windshield wipers may fail during certain weather conditions.

Consequence

Windshield wiper failure can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

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

3,820 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: BMW of North America, LLC

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Defect Description

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2023 740i, 760i xDrive and i7 xDrive60 vehicles equipped with an Interaction Bar. The Interaction Bar, located on the dashboard, may not activate the windshield defrosting/defogging system and/or the hazard warning lights. In addition, those con... Read more

Consequence

The inability to operate the defrost or hazard warning lights can increase the risk of a crash or injury.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the Interaction Bar, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 6, 2023. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

384 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: BMW of North America, LLC

SEATS

Defect Description

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2023 740i, 760i xDrive, and i7 xDrive60 vehicles. The front seat length adjustment system may not have been welded properly.

Consequence

An improperly welded front seat may not properly restrain an occupant, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect the front seats and if necessary, replace the seat front structure including the seat length adjustment system, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 3, 2023. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

318 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: BMW of North America, LLC

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Defect Description

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2023 BMW 740i, 760i xDrive, and i7 xDrive60 vehicles. The telematics control unit may not transmit the vehicle location information to emergency responders.

Consequence

Emergency response may be delayed without the vehicle location information, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy

Dealers will update the telematics control unit software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 17, 2023. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

169 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: BMW of North America, LLC

Complaint Statistics

19 total complaints

Top Reported Components

Component	Complaints
POWER TRAIN	4
ENGINE	3
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM	3
SERVICE BRAKES	2
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM	2
AIR BAGS	1
EQUIPMENT	1
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING	1
STEERING	1
STRUCTURE:BODY	1

Incident date: Aug 21, 2026

My 2023 BMW 740i has experienced the same serious failure twice at approximately 21,000 miles. The exact component causing the failure is currently UNKNOWN. The vehicle is available for inspection and is currently being returned to an authorized BMW dealer for diagnosis. During the first incident, ... Read more

Incident date: Aug 21, 2026

Incident date: Aug 3, 2026

Complete unmitigated loss of acceleration and power while traveling at highway speeds, creating an immediate life-threatening road hazard. Following a warranty engine replacement and mandatory dealer software flash at Clay Cooley Hyundai (Sherman, TX), the vehicle began experiencing powertrain commu... Read more

Incident date: Aug 3, 2026

Incident date: Mar 8, 2026

While driving 65mph in my 2024 GMC Sierra Denali Ultimate on Interstate 270 in Hilliard, Ohio my chrome grill deflector just flew off and hit my windshield. It then went over my truck and almost caused a major accident with the cars and semi-trucks behind me. I was lucky to maintain control of my ow... Read more

Incident date: Mar 29, 2025

Due to my 2019 ford fiesta SE back up camera glitching in and out and sometimes doesn’t work at all. Today it finally worked as I was backing up out of food lion parking lot. A mother and child were walking behind me all of a sudden the camera glitched and if I had not checked my review mirror qui... Read more

Incident date: Jan 10, 2025

Ford did issue a recall for several issues for my car, including but not limited to, problems when filling gas tank with evaporative purge system as well as cavitation of the fuel pump in high heat conditions, the doors not closing all the way or handles remaining open( not flush with rest of door) ... Read more

Incident date: Oct 16, 2024

The contact owns a 2018 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle would abruptly downshift to first gear without warning. The vehicle would resume normal operation soon after the initial failure. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and the contact was given a d... Read more

Incident date: Oct 16, 2024

I received a notification by email from NHTSA about a recall for our 2023 Hyundai Kona N. It states that the recall has to do with Loss of Drive Power from Fuel Pump Failure. Your recall ID 24V528 sent July 22, I phoned the dealer, Mike Murphy in Peoria, Illinois and they could not find this recal... Read more

Incident date: Oct 16, 2024

The vehicle loses brake pressure at the pedals halfway point when decelerating and attempting to come to a complete stop. The brake pressure is not consistent and requires pushing the pedal to the floor which will grab and release and grab again. The dealerships refuse to acknowledge or test for thi... Read more

Incident date: Sep 19, 2024

While in traffic, brand new 2024 Chevy Trailblazer vehicle has stalled on us a few times now and doesn't start right back up. It appears to happen when the vehicle is going from the fuel saving "start-stop mode" and we've found ourselves in a precarious situtations in traffic. I can foresee this h... Read more

Incident date: Sep 19, 2024

Vehicle had a complete failure due to electrical issues and was brought to dealership. It was apparently due to recall issues which were repaired. The vehicle was returned 2 weeks ago. Today, shortly after exiting a highway, while traveling approx. 15-20mph then vehicle completely shut down. It stop... Read more

Incident date: Jul 10, 2024

The contact owns a 2016 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the temperature gauge indicated that the engine was overheating. After a visual inspection of the engine compartment, the contact observed that the coolant reservoir was abnormally low, even though the coo... Read more

Incident date: Jul 10, 2024

The contact owns a 2017 Ford F-250. The contact stated while driving approximately 50-60 MPH and hauling a trailer, the vehicle drove across uneven pavement, and the vehicle went into the death wobble and the vehicle became difficult to steer. The contact pulled over to the side of the road but foun... Read more

Incident date: Jun 18, 2024

The motor blew. Dealer confirmed no compression in cylinder 2 and damage to the top and bottom of the head requiring the motor to be replaced. I was accelerating onto the freeway going uphill when I lost acceleration. The car went into "limp mode". I had no warning lights until the vehicle lost powe... Read more

Incident date: Jun 18, 2024

I was driving on the freeway and the transmission suddenly went out, causing me to quickly lose speed. The car was on, my foot was on the gas, but I wasn't moving forward. I maneuvered to the side of the road as best I could, with a semi on my tail and almost rear-ending me. I put the car in park, ... Read more

Incident date: May 4, 2024

Engine stalling and slowing when going over 35 mph. Noticed recalls for other Kia engines for the same thing why have the Turbo engines not been recalled?? Not safe when you are getting on an interstate and traffic is going 80 mph.

Incident date: May 4, 2024

Starting on May 6, 2024, my vehicle display showed an error message stating "Front passenger safety restraint system fault - Service is required." I alerted Tesla of this error through my phone app and set an appointment to have this fixed. I then received an estimate of $1400 which consisted of ... Read more

Technical Service Bulletins, 2023 BMW 740I

85 manufacturer communications from 58 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

Component	Bulletins
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM	18
350000 EQUIPMENT	9
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING	7
220000 SEATS	4
160000 STRUCTURE	4
121000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS	4
120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING	3
100000 POWER TRAIN	2

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

BMW AG has issued a Delivery Stop (effective April 12, 2024) on certain Model Year 2023 - 2025 BMW vehicles that were produced between July 21, 2021, and April 11, 2024.

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

BMW AG has issued a Delivery Stop (effective April 12, 2024) on certain Model Year 2023 - 2025 BMW vehicles that were produced between July 21, 2021, and April 11, 2024.

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

BMW AG has issued a Delivery Stop (effective April 12, 2024) on certain Model Year 2023 - 2025 BMW vehicles that were produced between July 21, 2021, and April 11, 2024.

120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING

The connection between the LED module and the light tube inside the upper/top headlamp housing is damaged.

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

When the interior temperature of the vehicle is between 5 F (-15 C) and 23 F (-5 ), the defroster function is limited; and the interior doesn??A???A???A?t heat up quickly enough.

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

After performing a BMW Remote Software Upgrade (RSU), the functionality of the Comfort Access andPassive Go/Exit features may be reduced. Also, one or more of the following error memory entries below may be stored in the Basic Central Plat

350000 EQUIPMENT

The original Conditioned Based Service (CBS) Key data point closed with 23-07 soft ware, all CBS systems are now collectively under analysis.

350000 EQUIPMENT

1. The center air vent on the left (a) is closed. All other air vents on the left side then only blow cold air intothe passenger area. OR 2. Both center (b) air vents are closed. All other air vents then only blow cold air into the passen

350000 EQUIPMENT

When driving over rough surfaces, a low-frequency rattling noise can be heard inside the vehicle's cabin. The noise typically sounds as though it is coming from the front right footwell area.

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

The return springs on the exhaust camshaft followers may break.

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

When using the Key Reader to retrieve Condition Based Service (CBS) information from the customers key, no data is stored.

350000 EQUIPMENT

When using the Key Reader to retrieve Condition Based Service (CBS) information from the customers key, no data is stored.

020000 SUSPENSION

A knocking, ??A???A???A?thump??A???A???A?-type noise may be heard from the front axle during straight-ahead driving on uneven road surfaces at low speed, e.g., below 40 mph.

120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING

One or more of the LED daytime runninglights are dim or discolored, such as this example in which the inner light is ??A???A???A?yellowed??A???A???A?.

160000 STRUCTURE

While driving at highway speeds, wind noise can be heard from the exterior mirror assembly. In some cases, this can be also felt in the B-pillar area.

133000 VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS

The basic conditions for initializing the power windows are not met.

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

The basic conditions for initializing the power windows are not met.

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

The electrical system of BMW vehicles has been subject to an ongoing development process over the last few years. This has led to increased demands being placed on the battery. This document covers important information for the dealer on ho

010000 STEERING

At low outside temperatures (below 40 degrees F) and slow driving speeds (i.e. when parking, maneuvering)with a large steering angle, the front end can be slightly axially misaligned. This can be felt (jerking)/ heard via an acoustic ackno

070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

A vehicle arrives at your center to be diagnosed for a micro-leak in the fuel evaporative (EVAP) system(NVLD natural vacuum leak detection). For this condition, the following fault is stored in the DME: 190302 - fuel tank ventilation and

353610 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT:SOFTWARE

Quality improvements and robustness measures are to be implemented on the affected vehicles via thissoftware update. The software update improves functions in the following areas of the head unit: 1. Bluetooth connection issues and Bluet

353600 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Engine will crank but not start. There is no communication with the integrated fuel module (TFE) whendiagnosing with ISTA. The following two fault codes will be stored in the DME: 032B43 - Low fuel pressure system, electric fuel pump: pre

070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

160000 STRUCTURE

While driving at highway speeds, wind noise can be heard from the exterior mirror assembly. In some cases, this can be also feltin the B-pillar area.

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Customers may state that the alarm system (DWA) is not active after locking their unoccupied vehicle. Depending on the vehicle??A?A?s equipment and settings, no acoustic or optical confirmation (folding the mirrors/blinking confirmation) i

350000 EQUIPMENT

Emergency Stop Assistant is activated. Thisicon will appear in the CID when this function is activated.

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

The carpet welcome light(s) turns on either after a delay, or does not function at all.

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

A thumping sound is heard when the window reaches the closing end stop.

133000 VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS

A thumping sound is heard when the window reaches the closing end stop.

105300 POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT

BMW AG has requested the inspection of all dealer stock of the following part number(s) listed below to ensure the spacer is conformed to drawing.

121000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

Moisture is visible in one or both of the Daytime Running Light (DRL) headlights.

117000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL

?Customer may notice visual discrepancies in the instrument cluster display or head-up display.

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

?BMW AG has issued a Delivery Stop (effective July 12, 2023) on certain Model Year 2023 - 2024 BMW vehicles that were produced between July 21, 2022, and July 11, 2023. A software logic error in the diagnostic module for tank leaks (DMTL) c

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

220000 SEATS

?The front seat will not calibrate/initialize, and the stored faults cannot be deleted.

162900 STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS

Gap between the windshield lateral seal and A-pillar(s)

118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

During workshop repairs with software updates, certain customer vehicles may be changed to BMW Operating System 8.5 and returned to customers without making them aware of the change.

220000 SEATS

The front seat heating does not heat up after vehicle departure with the climate control in the automatic mode.

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

BMW AG has issued a Delivery Stop effective June 6, 2023 on certain Model Year 2023 - 2024 BMW vehicles that were produced between October 26, 2022 and May 8, 2023.

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Intermittently the Central Information Display (CID) portion of the Multifunctional Display will display only black.

117000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL

Intermittently the Central Information Display (CID) portion of the Multifunctional Display will display only black.

162500 STRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE

Upon opening and closing the tailgate, a creaking/groaning sound can be heard from tailgate actuator.

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

"After programming to I-level 23-03-5xx, the fault memory 0x022270 is stored in the mPAD (Medium Platform Automatic Driving) and cannot be deleted. A Check Control message ""Driver assistance"" is displayed in the central information displa

140000 AIR BAGS

One or more of the LED daytime running lights are dim or discolored, such as this example in which the inner light is "yellowed". The connection between the LED module and the light tube inside the headlamp housing is damaged.

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

121540 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHTS:BULBS

138000 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM

A noise can briefly be heard from the front left of the engine compartment near the air conditioning refrigerant line. The noise can be heard in the passenger compartment with the hood closed.

100000 POWER TRAIN

BMW AG has issued a Delivery Stop (effective December 1, 2022) on certain Model Year 2023 BMW i4 and i7 vehicles that were produced between October 5, 2022 and November 10, 2022. A bearing in the front electric drive unit could fail due to

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Engine cranks but will not start.

031000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES

When the brake pedal is pressed/ released, a creaking noise may be heard from the pedal area for the Integrated Brake System (IB).

030000 BRAKES (PWS)

When the brake pedal is pressed/ released, a creaking noise may be heard from the pedal area for the Integrated Brake System (IB).

121000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

The following headlight CC messages are displayed: 128 "Left high beam headlight faulty" 130 "Right high beam headlight faulty" The following fault codes are stored during a vehicle test: 805A22- MLC: Communication fault timeout FLM-03 lef

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

275100 LANE DEPARTURE: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA

Various functions of the camera-based driver assistance systems (ADCAM system) can lead to customer complaints.

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

The seat module control unit controls the seat functions. A software error can lead to the loss of the initialization function.

220000 SEATS

The front seat heating does not heat up after vehicle departure with the climate control in the automatic mode.

118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

The Combined Charging Unit (CCU) may contain an error in the software.

162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR

The lower armrest on the driver's door does not get warm.

330000 INTERIOR LIGHTING

Some functions of the vehicle's rear cabin area interior lighting cannot be adjusted.

264100 FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA

Various functions of the camera-based driver assistance systems (ADCAM system) can lead to customer complaints.

118320 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS:DRIVER MONITORING:CAMERA/SENSOR

Various functions of the camera-based driver assistance systems (ADCAM system) can lead to customer complaints.

353600 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT

Multifunctional display.

284100 BACK OVER PREVENTION:DISPLAY FUNCTION

Multifunctional display.

284100 BACK OVER PREVENTION:DISPLAY FUNCTION

Rear Passenger display screen.

160000 STRUCTURE

POPPING SOUND AT THE TOP OF THE C-PILLAR

121000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

Headlight.

060000 ENGINE (PWS)

Engine Variants Updated.

350000 EQUIPMENT

Intermittently the Central Information Display (CID) portion of the Multifunctional Display will display only black.

160000 STRUCTURE

While driving on rough roads, a buzzing sound is heard coming from the front driver's and/or passenger's side door panel trims.

350000 EQUIPMENT

While driving on rough roads, a buzzing sound is heard coming from the front driver's and/or passenger's side door panel trims.

131000 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD

On the G70 vehicles, all panes are installed as laminated safety glass panes when SA 0356 Climate comfort laminated glass is ordered.

120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING

The following headlight CC messages are displayed: 128 Left high beam headlight faulty 130 Right high beam headlight faulty; The following fault codes are stored during a vehicle test: 805A22- MLC: Communication fault timeout FLM-03 left 80

121000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

The rear passenger area Theatre Screen display is black, but the module is still responding in ISTA.

350000 EQUIPMENT

The rear passenger area Theatre Screen display is black, but the module is still responding in ISTA.

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Intermittently the Central Information Display (CID) portion of the Multifunctional Display will display only black.

100000 POWER TRAIN

A bearing in the front electric drive unit could fail due to a manufacturing defect, resulting in a noise while driving.

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

A bearing in the front electric drive unit could fail due to a manufacturing defect, resulting in a noise while driving.

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Engine will crank but not start. There is no communication with the integrated fuel module (TFE) when diagnosing with ITSA.

220000 SEATS

When returning the 2nd row seat 60/40 seat from Easy-Entry: The seat stops moving before reaching the final home position. A Check Control Message (CCM) appears alerting the customer that the seat is not locked.

357500 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:TV/RADIO/SPEAKERS

After Remote Software Update (RSU), the sound output from the booster can be muted. Sound can only beheard via the tweeters of the Bowers & Wilkins Diamond Surround Sound system.

353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL

Vehicle cannot be opened or closed using comfort access, engine start is not possible, and the vehicle may not start when placing the key against the steering column.

BMW 740I - All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the BMW 740I across all model years (1993, 2025).

49 Total Recalls

186 Total Complaints

0 Investigations

14 Reported Crashes

7 Reported Fires

0 Reported Deaths

BMW 740I - Year by Year

Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.

Year	Recalls	Complaints
2025	3	0	View
2024	5	4	View
2023 (current)	9	19
2021	2	3	View
2020	2	1	View
2019	1	7	View
2018	0	6	View
2017	0	11	View
2016	0	14	View
2015	1	1	View
2014	1	1	View
2013	1	1	View
2012	1	6	View
2001	4	24	View
2000	2	18	View
1999	1	9	View
1998	1	12	View
1997	3	3	View
1996	3	1	View
1995	5	12	View
1994	2	9	View
1993	2	24	View

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Model	Recalls	Complaints
X5	223	4,349	View
X3	155	2,661	View
330I	122	1,050	View
X6	110	293	View
328I	108	3,743	View
M3	95	550	View
325I	83	1,809	View
Z4	83	1,439	View

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