BMW 740 owners have reported 21 service brakes related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 6 most common service brakes problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's service brakes (14 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's brake light on (3 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Service Brakes problems | |
| Brake Light On problems | |
| Abs Brake Fail problems | |
| Brake Warning Switch problems | |
| Brake Electric Antilock problems | |
| Brake Abs Warning Light problems |
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. Read details...
"takata recall" my car brake lights just started to stay eliminated when I am driving. The steering wheel also adjusts on its on up and down while driving. The is when the vechile is in motion on any highway Read details...
Several months ago the abs light came on during a hard stop. The light comes on and off at will now. Abs controller has failed according to dealership. No abs brake control or traction control. Dealership computer first said it was the right front wheel sensor. Read details...
Brake warning light switch failed, allowing the switch to remain in the brake light off position or in the brake light on position. Also, when turning vehicle off, the warning brake light comes on. Read details...
Warning lights did not appear until about 4th episode of brake problem. Computer found it necessary to activate abs because of rotor failure. Difficult to stop. Immediate repair activity instituted when I took it to dealer, BMW. Good dealer response. Too soon to have such failure on vehicle. Read details...