2022 BMW 740LI
1 recalls, 6 complaints - 25 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
Complaint Statistics
6 total complaints
3 crashes
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 2 |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 1 |
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING | 1 |
| POWER TRAIN | 1 |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 1 |
SERVICE BRAKES
Mar 19, 2026
Incident date: Mar 19, 2026
ABS Module fails with C2200 code. No replacement parts are available, hence driving with no ABS (manual brakes). Jeep needs to address the nationwide backlog on ATS moudles so proper repairs can be made and Jeep owners have the peace of mind that the ABS is functioning properly.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Feb 9, 2026
Incident date: May 9, 2025
While operating my 2024 Kia EV6, the vehicle began displaying repeated warnings related to the power system and 12-volt battery. The instrument cluster first showed a “Power limited” message, followed shortly by a “Stop vehicle and check power supply” warning. At the same time, the vehicle i... Read more
POWER TRAIN
Dec 29, 2025
Incident date: Dec 26, 2025
The contact owns a 2021 Ford Escape. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to respond while in reverse(R). In addition, the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed with transmission failure. The contact was informed that the transmissi... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Dec 11, 2025
Incident date: Sep 25, 2025
I purchased the Audi Q4 Etron new. The issue that I'm bring up is 'self-acceleration' I had the intial incident 10/2025 where the car self accelerated (Audi Case open) but can't reproduce which almost pin a kid between my vehicle and another vehicle. I was able to react quickly to prevent a deat... Read more
Crash
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Dec 11, 2025
Incident date: Sep 25, 2025
I purchased the Audi Q4 Etron new. The issue that I'm bring up is 'self-acceleration' I had the intial incident 10/2025 where the car self accelerated (Audi Case open) but can't reproduce which almost pin a kid between my vehicle and another vehicle. I was able to react quickly to prevent a deat... Read more
Crash
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING
Dec 11, 2025
Incident date: Sep 25, 2025
I purchased the Audi Q4 Etron new. The issue that I'm bring up is 'self-acceleration' I had the intial incident 10/2025 where the car self accelerated (Audi Case open) but can't reproduce which almost pin a kid between my vehicle and another vehicle. I was able to react quickly to prevent a deat... Read more
Crash
Technical Service Bulletins, 2022 BMW 740LI
25 manufacturer communications from 16 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 6 |
| 070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 2 |
| 350000 EQUIPMENT | 2 |
| 010000 STEERING | 2 |
| 133000 VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS | 2 |
| 022000 SUSPENSION:REAR | 1 |
| 353600 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT | 1 |
| 251000 ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL:AUTOMATIC (ASC) | 1 |
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
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
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
B612823
Nov 9, 2023
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
A thumping sound is heard when the window reaches the closing end stop.
B612823
Nov 9, 2023
133000 VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
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.
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
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
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
May 1, 2022
021000 SUSPENSION:FRONT
Component specific limited warranty extension. This component-specific limited warranty extension applies to defects in materials or workmanship. This coverage is subject to the same vehicle eligibility requirements, limitations and exclusi
SIB010522
May 1, 2022
350000 EQUIPMENT
Component specific limited warranty extension. This component-specific limited warranty extension applies to defects in materials or workmanship. This coverage is subject to the same vehicle eligibility requirements, limitations and exclusi
SIB010522
May 1, 2022
022000 SUSPENSION:REAR
Component specific limited warranty extension. This component-specific limited warranty extension applies to defects in materials or workmanship. This coverage is subject to the same vehicle eligibility requirements, limitations and exclusi
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
5
Reported Crashes
2
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths