BMW 740LI recalls and problems
9 recalls and 33 owner complaints for 10 model years. Pick your year for full details.
Recalls
9
Complaints
33
Crashes reported
3
Fires reported
2
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BMW 740LI by year
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 740LI | 1 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2021 740LI | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 740LI | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 740LI | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 740LI | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 740LI | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014 740LI | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 2013 740LI | 1 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2012 740LI | 1 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2011 740LI | 0 | 11 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Most reported BMW 740LI problems
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 7 | |
| Engine | 7 | |
| Power Train | 6 | |
| Air Bags | 5 | |
| Unknown or Other | 4 | |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 4 | |
| Wheels | 3 | |
| Lane Departure | 1 | |
| Seat Belts | 1 | |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages | 1 |
All BMW 740LI recalls
| Recall | Date | Years | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25V-644 | Sep 25, 2025 | 2020–2022 | Electrical System | BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2020 340I, X6, 2020-2025 840I, 2020-2022 740LI, 2019-2020 X7, and X5 vehicles. |
| 21V-062 | Feb 10, 2021 | 2020–2021 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 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… |
| 21V-046 | Feb 3, 2021 | 2021 | Power Train | BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2020-2021 530i xDrive, 540i xDrive and 2021 740Li xDrive vehicles. |
| 20V-761 | Dec 9, 2020 | 2021 | Electrical System | BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2021 M340i xDrive, M440i xDrive Coupe, 530i, 530i xDrive, 540i, 540i xDrive, 740Li, 740Li xDrive, 840i Gran Coupe, 840i xDrive Gran Coupe, X5 sDrive40i, X5 xDrive40i… |
| 20V-379 | Jun 30, 2020 | 2020–2021 | Child Seat | BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2020-2021 740Li, 740 Li xDrive, 750Li xDrive, M760Li xDrive, and Alpina B7 vehicles. |
| 19V-684 | Sep 27, 2019 | 2019–2020 | Back Over Prevention | 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… |
| 17V-379 | Jun 14, 2017 | 2013–2015 | Exterior Lighting | BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2013-2015 740i, 740Li, 740Lxi, 750i, 750xi, 750Li and 750Lxi and 2014 ActiveHybrid 7 vehicles. |
| 17V-067 | Feb 2, 2017 | 2012 | Power Train | 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… |
| 16V-173 | Mar 25, 2016 | 2016 | Air Bags | BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2016 740Li, 750Li, and 750Lxi vehicles manufactured July 1, 2015, to December 11, 2015. |
Frequently asked questions
What is the worst year for the BMW 740LI?
By owner complaints to NHTSA, the 2011 BMW 740LI has the most reports (11). Check the 2011 page for the problems owners describe.
How many recalls does the BMW 740LI have?
NHTSA lists 9 safety recalls covering BMW 740LI model years 2012–2016, 2019–2022.
What are the most common BMW 740LI problems?
Owners report electrical system, engine, power train problems most often.