2024 BMW 740I
5 recalls, 4 complaints - 36 TSBs
26V422000 Jul 1, 2026
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
24V739000 Oct 2, 2024
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
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
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
24V697000 Sep 18, 2024
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.
24V104000 Feb 12, 2024
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
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
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.
23V700000 Oct 18, 2023
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.
Complaint Statistics
4 total complaints
2 crashes 2 injuries
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| SEAT BELTS | 1 |
| STEERING | 1 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP | 1 |
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING | 1 |
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING
May 14, 2025
Incident date: May 10, 2025
Rackandpinon replacement was also the upper and lower ball joints my steering is still giving me problems and I feel like it’s asafty concern because if I’m going down the highway I could loose control I have some receipts for what my mechanic replaced I called Toyota and they told me that it wa... Read more
Crash
STEERING
Jan 7, 2025
Incident date: Jan 1, 2025
The contact owns a 2014 Ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving at undisclosed speeds, the power steering assist became inoperable. The power steering warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that the failure was related to NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V167000 (STEERING). The vehicle wa... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Jan 7, 2025
Incident date: Jan 1, 2025
The contact owns a 2017 Ford F-350. The contact stated while driving 70-74 MPH, the message "Loss of Power" was displayed, and the vehicle stalled. The contact was able to pull over to the side of the road. The vehicle failed to restart and was towed to the dealer, where it was diagnosed with a high... Read more
SEAT BELTS
Oct 17, 2024
Incident date: Oct 15, 2024
The contact owned a 2022 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while slowing down to stop a second vehicle traveling approximately 50 MPH, crashed into the rear of the vehicle. During the crash, the contact's vehicle was pushed into the rear of a third vehicle causing severe damage to the vehicle's f... Read more
Crash
2 injured
Technical Service Bulletins, 2024 BMW 740I
36 manufacturer communications from 25 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 9 |
| 350000 EQUIPMENT | 8 |
| 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 6 |
| 133000 VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS | 2 |
| 070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 2 |
| 120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 2 |
| 121000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS | 1 |
| 063000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM | 1 |
B120224
Apr 22, 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.
B120224B
Apr 18, 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.
B120224A
Apr 15, 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.
B630523
Mar 29, 2024
120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING
The connection between the LED module and the light tube inside the upper/top headlamp housing is damaged.
B640524
Mar 27, 2024
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.
B611124
Mar 25, 2024
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
B612723
Mar 15, 2024
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.
B640424
Mar 8, 2024
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
B610124
Feb 26, 2024
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.
B660324
Feb 22, 2024
350000 EQUIPMENT
A quality check showed that the Remote-Control Parking token was not activated in the current software for the vehicles affected.
B612723
Feb 22, 2024
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
When using the Key Reader to retrieve Condition Based Service (CBS) information from the customers key, no data is stored.
B612723
Feb 22, 2024
350000 EQUIPMENT
When using the Key Reader to retrieve Condition Based Service (CBS) information from the customers key, no data is stored.
B310224
Feb 22, 2024
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.
B110723
Feb 22, 2024
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
The return springs on the exhaust camshaft followers may break.
B630523
Feb 20, 2024
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?.
B510819
Jan 16, 2024
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
The basic conditions for initializing the power windows are not met.
B510819
Jan 16, 2024
133000 VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
The basic conditions for initializing the power windows are not met.
B611305
Jan 11, 2024
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
B510124
Jan 9, 2024
350000 EQUIPMENT
The side cover cap on the sunblind can unclip. As a result, the sunblind is no longer guided on the rail.
B360121
Jan 8, 2024
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
B160123
Jan 5, 2024
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
B654123
Dec 21, 2023
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
B654123
Dec 21, 2023
353600 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT
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
B654123
Dec 21, 2023
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
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
B160623
Dec 20, 2023
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
B160623
Dec 20, 2023
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
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
B110723
Nov 28, 2023
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
The return springs on the exhaust camshaft followers may break.
B110723
Nov 28, 2023
063000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
The return springs on the exhaust camshaft followers may break.
B511723
Nov 28, 2023
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.
B653423
Nov 22, 2023
350000 EQUIPMENT
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
B653423
Nov 22, 2023
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
B661523
Nov 16, 2023
350000 EQUIPMENT
Emergency Stop Assistant is activated. Thisicon will appear in the CID when this function is activated.
B612823
Nov 9, 2023
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
A thumping sound is heard when the window reaches the closing end stop.
B631323
Nov 9, 2023
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
The carpet welcome light(s) turns on either after a delay, or does not function at all.
B612823
Nov 9, 2023
133000 VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
A thumping sound is heard when the window reaches the closing end stop.
B631123
Sep 5, 2023
121000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
Moisture is visible in one or both of the Daytime Running Light (DRL) headlights.
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 (current) | 5 | 4 | |
| 2023 | 9 | 19 | View |
| 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 |