2020 BMW 740LI

4 recalls, 0 complaints - 23 TSBs

25V644000 Sep 25, 2025
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY
Defect Description
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2020 340I, X6, 2020-2025 840I, 2020-2022 740LI, 2019-2020 X7, and X5 vehicles. After repeated attempts, the starter motor may overheat from an electrical overload.
Consequence
An overheated starter motor can ignite nearby combustible material in the engine compartment, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the engine starter, free of charge. This recall includes vehicles repaired under recall 24V576 and those owners will need to have their vehicle repaired again. Owner notification letters were mailed February 9, 2026. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. Ve... Read more
145,102 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: BMW of North America, LLC
21V062000 Feb 10, 2021
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Defect Description
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2020-2021 8 Series Coupe, Grand Coupe and convertible 840i, 840i xDrive, M850i xDrive, M8 and 740 Li, 740 Li xDrive, 750 Li xDrive, M760 Li xDrive, X6 sDrive40i, X6 xDrive40i, X6 xdrive50i, X6 M50i, X6M, and 2019-2021 X5 sDrive40i, X5 xDrive40i, X... Read more
Consequence
A loss of ABS and a reduction in braking assistance can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the integrated brake system, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 25, 2021. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
893 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: BMW of North America, LLC
20V379000 Jun 30, 2020
CHILD SEAT:TETHER: CONNECTOR/CLIP
Defect Description
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2020-2021 740Li, 740 Li xDrive, 750Li xDrive, M760Li xDrive, and Alpina B7 vehicles. The top child seat tether anchor on the rear middle seat may not be readily accessible. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal ... Read more
Consequence
A child restraint system placed on the vehicle's rear middle seat without utilizing the three-point safety belt, could increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Remedy
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will install a top tether anchor cover at the rear middle seating position. Until vehicles are remedied, owners will be instructed to utilize the outboard rear seating positions which are equipped with an accessible top tether anchor, or, the middle rear seating ... Read more
16 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: BMW of North America, LLC
19V684000 Sep 27, 2019
BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
Defect Description
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2018 540d, 2018-2020 530i, 530i xDrive, 540i, 540i xDrive, M550i xDrive, M5, 530e, 530e xDrive, X3 sDrive, X3 xDrive, X3 M40i, X3 M, and 2019-2020 X4 xDrive, X4 M40i, X4 M, X7 xDrive, X7 M50i, 740Li, 740Li xDrive, 750Li, 750Li xDrive, 8 Series Con... Read more
Consequence
The lack of an image in the back-up camera display increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will update the back-up camera software, free of charge. The recall began November 8, 2019. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 or Rolls-Royce at 1-877-877-3735. Toyota owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371.
257,473 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: BMW of North America, LLC

No complaints found for this vehicle.

Technical Service Bulletins, 2020 BMW 740LI

23 manufacturer communications from 17 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

ComponentBulletins
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM6
010000 STEERING2
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE2
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING2
133000 VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS2
353600 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT1
251000 ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL:AUTOMATIC (ASC)1
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL1
B630418 Mar 14, 2024
120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING
One or more of the LED daytime running lights are dim or discolored.
B510819 Jan 16, 2024
133000 VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
The basic conditions for initializing the power windows are not met.
B510819 Jan 16, 2024
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
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
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
B610524 Jan 5, 2024
353600 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT
The Central Information Display goes black intermittently due to resets of the Head Unit (HU-H3). FaultB7F8F9 ??A???A???A???A???A???A? ??A???A???A???A???A???A?HU-H: Reset??A???A???A???A???A???A? will be stored in the HU-H3.
B610524 Jan 5, 2024
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
The Central Information Display goes black intermittently due to resets of the Head Unit (HU-H3). FaultB7F8F9 ??A???A???A???A???A???A? ??A???A???A???A???A???A?HU-H: Reset??A???A???A???A???A???A? will be stored in the HU-H3.
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
B320223 Jan 4, 2024
010000 STEERING
SITUATION Unusual noises occur only when operating the steering column in the axial direction. 1. A one-time thump sound at the start of movement Shortly after the steering column starts moving, retracting, or extending, a one-time thump
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
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
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
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
B011423 Nov 13, 2023
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
PRESSURE CONTROL VALVE (PCV) EXTENDED LTD WTY 15 YEARS/150,000 MILES
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.
B612823 Nov 9, 2023
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
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.
SIB510223 Feb 10, 2023
160000 STRUCTURE
POPPING SOUND AT THE TOP OF THE C-PILLAR
SIB260422 Feb 6, 2023
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
Engine Variants Updated.
SIB650922 Aug 1, 2022
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
The sound output intermittently drops out entirely. This can be reproduced with all audio sources as well as telephone and voice output.
SIB010522 Jul 1, 2022
020000 SUSPENSION
Component-Specific Limited Warranty Extension For the eligible vehicles, BMW of North America, LLC (BMW NA) is extending the limited warranty for the vehicle's front and rear air suspension strut assemblies (item # 1 Front and # 2 Rear, sh
SIB010522 Jul 1, 2022
251000 ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL:AUTOMATIC (ASC)
Component-Specific Limited Warranty Extension For the eligible vehicles, BMW of North America, LLC (BMW NA) is extending the limited warranty for the vehicle's front and rear air suspension strut assemblies (item # 1 Front and # 2 Rear, sh

BMW 740LI - All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the BMW 740LI across all model years (2012, 2022).

16 Total Recalls
43 Total Complaints
0 Investigations
4 Reported Crashes
2 Reported Fires
0 Reported Deaths

BMW 740LI - Year by Year

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2020 (current) 4 0
2019 1 0 View
2016 1 1 View
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2013 1 7 View
2012 1 8 View
2011 0 16 View

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