There have been 14 safety recalls for the BMW 740I. The most recent recalls are shown below. Table 1 and Table 2 show the historical recalls and the recall statistics by the model year of the BMW 740I.
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.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2024 BMW 530I, 2024 BMW 540I, 2023 BMW 740I, 2024 BMW 740I, 2025 BMW 740I, 2024 BMW 750E, 2024 BMW I5, 2025 BMW I5, 2024 BMW I7, 2023 BMW X1, 2024 BMW X1, 2024 BMW X2, 2024 BMW X5, 2025 BMW X5, 2025 BMW X6, 2023 BMW X7, 2024 BMW X7, 2025 BMW X7, 2024 BMW XM, 2025 Mini Cooper, 2025 Mini Cooper S, 2025 Mini Countryman S All4, 2025 Mini Jcw Countryman All4, 2024 Rolls-royce Spectre |
| Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE |
| Recall Summary: 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.... Details of this recall 🔎 |
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.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2024 BMW 530I, 2023 BMW 740I, 2024 BMW 740I, 2024 BMW 750E, 2023 BMW 760I, 2024 BMW 760I, 2024 BMW I5, 2024 BMW I5 M60, 2023 BMW I7, 2024 BMW I7, 2023 BMW I7 M70, 2024 BMW I7 M70 |
| Component: STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR |
| Recall Summary: 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 ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
the inability to operate the defrost or hazard warning lights can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2023 BMW 740I, 2023 BMW 760I, 2023 BMW I7 |
| Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| Recall Summary: 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.... Details of this recall 🔎 |
Vehicles with the incorrect left rear lamp assemblies may be less conspicuous to other drivers, possibly increasing the risk of a crash.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2013 BMW 740I, 2014 BMW 740I, 2015 BMW 740I, 2013 BMW 740LI, 2014 BMW 740LI, 2015 BMW 740LI, 2013 BMW 740LXI, 2014 BMW 740LXI, 2015 BMW 740LXI, 2013 BMW 750I, 2014 BMW 750I, 2015 BMW 750I, 2013 BMW 750LI, 2014 BMW 750LI, 2015 BMW 750LI, 2013 BMW 750LXI, 2014 BMW 750LXI, 2015 BMW 750LXI, 2013 BMW 750XI, 2014 BMW 750XI, 2015 BMW 750XI, 2014 BMW Activehybrid 7 |
| Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING |
| Recall Summary: BMW of north America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2013-2015 740i, 740li, 740lxi, 750i, 750xi, 750li and 750lxi and 2014 activehybrid 7 vehicles. The affected vehicles may have received incorrect replacement left rear taillight assemblies.... Details of this recall 🔎 |
If the cv joint breaks, the vehicle may have a loss of propulsion, increasing the risk of a crash.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2011 BMW 1 Series M, 2012 BMW 1 Series M, 2011 BMW 135I, 2012 BMW 135I, 2011 BMW 335D, 2011 BMW 335I, 2011 BMW 535I, 2011 BMW 535i Gran Turismo, 2011 BMW 550i Gran Turismo, 2012 BMW 740I, 2012 BMW 740LI, 2011 BMW Z4 |
| Component: POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:CONSTANT VELOCITY JOINT |
| Recall Summary: BMW of north America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2011-2012 135i coupe, 1 series m coupe and 135i convertible vehicles, 2011 z4 sdrive 35i, 335i, 335d, 335i coupe, 335is coupe, 335i convertible, 335is convertible, 535i, 535i xdrive, 535i gran turismo and 550i xdrive gran turismo vehicles and ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
| Date | Component | Vehicle Affected |
|---|---|---|
| Sep. 18, 2024 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited Slip:control Unit/module | 270 |
| Oct. 18, 2023 | Steering: Steering Wheel/handle Bar | 9,211 |
| Jul. 12, 2023 | Electrical System | 384 |
| Jun. 14, 2017 | Exterior Lighting | 92 |
| Feb. 2, 2017 | Power Train:driveline:constant Velocity Joint | 8,752 |
| May. 16, 2002 | Engine And Engine Cooling:cooling System:fan | 1,550 |
| Jun. 21, 2001 | Engine And Engine Cooling:cooling System:fan | 76,469 |
| Jan. 4, 2001 | Tires:sidewall | 3,167 |
| Feb. 17, 2000 | Exterior Lighting:brake Lights:switch | 17,700 |
| Aug. 22, 1997 | Suspension:front:springs:coil Springs | 29,000 |
| Aug. 19, 1997 | Vehicle Speed Control | 410,000 |
| Jul. 1, 1996 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic:switches:brake Light | 180,000 |
| Dec. 11, 1995 | Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings | 18,000 |
| Oct. 11, 1995 | Suspension:rear | 3,000 |
| Model | # Recalls |
|---|---|
| 2025 BMW 740I | 1 |
| 2024 BMW 740I | 2 |
| 2023 BMW 740I | 3 |
| 2015 BMW 740I | 1 |
| 2014 BMW 740I | 1 |
| 2013 BMW 740I | 1 |
| 2012 BMW 740I | 1 |
| 2001 BMW 740I | 3 |
| 2000 BMW 740I | 1 |
| 1997 BMW 740I | 2 |
| 1996 BMW 740I | 2 |
| 1995 BMW 740I | 4 |
| 1994 BMW 740I | 2 |
| 1993 BMW 740I | 2 |