BMW 740i recalls by year
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
24 recalls found for the BMW 740i in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, and 129 owner complaints. Choose a model year:
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 BMW 740i | 3 | 0 |
| 2024 BMW 740i | 5 | 3 |
| 2023 BMW 740i | 9 | 11 |
| 2021 BMW 740i | 2 | 1 |
| 2020 BMW 740i | 2 | 1 |
| 2019 BMW 740i | 1 | 4 |
| 2018 BMW 740i | 0 | 5 |
| 2017 BMW 740i | 0 | 7 |
| 2016 BMW 740i | 0 | 12 |
| 2015 BMW 740i | 1 | 1 |
| 2014 BMW 740i | 1 | 1 |
| 2013 BMW 740i | 1 | 1 |
| 2012 BMW 740i | 1 | 4 |
| 2001 BMW 740i | 4 | 15 |
| 2000 BMW 740i | 2 | 12 |
| 1999 BMW 740i | 1 | 8 |
| 1998 BMW 740i | 1 | 8 |
| 1997 BMW 740i | 3 | 3 |
| 1996 BMW 740i | 3 | 1 |
| 1995 BMW 740i | 5 | 9 |
| 1994 BMW 740i | 2 | 7 |
| 1993 BMW 740i | 2 | 15 |
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Recalls here come from NHTSA’s records for the model and year. Not every vehicle of a model is included in every recall, and this site can’t see whether a repair has been done. Only a VIN lookup can tell you that.
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Newest BMW 740i recalls
- Jul 1, 202626V422000Electronic stability control (ESC), service brakes, hydraulic428 vehiclesBMW 740i, BMW 740I Xdrive and 16 more models
The integrated brake (IB) system may malfunction and result in a loss of power brake assist or cause the Antilock Brake (ABS) and Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) systems to not…
- Oct 2, 202424V739000Service brakes, hydraulic, electronic stability control (ESC)11,579 vehiclesBMW 740i, 760I Xdrive and 14 more models
Please see the recall report for a complete list of models and model years.
- Sep 18, 202424V697000Electronic stability control (ESC), service brakes, hydraulic309 vehiclesBMW 740i, BMW X7 and 15 more models
Please refer to the recall report for the complete list of models.
- Aug 1, 202424V576000Engine and engine cooling, electrical system105,588 vehiclesBMW 740i, 740XI and 8 more models
Please see the recall report for the complete list of models.
- Feb 12, 202424V104000Service brakes, hydraulic, electronic stability control (ESC)266,716 vehiclesBMW 740i, BMW 760i and 19 more models
Please see the recall report for a complete list of models and model years.
- Oct 18, 202323V700000Electrical system12,296 vehiclesBMW 740i, 760i and 7 more models
The ground connection to the steering wheel may not have been attached correctly, resulting in an inoperative hands-on detection system.
- Sep 20, 202323V644000Visibility/wiper3,820 vehiclesBMW 740i, 760i and 1 more model
The windshield wipers may fail during certain weather conditions.
- Jul 12, 202323V479000Electrical system384 vehiclesBMW 740i, 760i and 1 more model
The Interaction Bar, located on the dashboard, may not activate the windshield defrosting/defogging system and/or the hazard warning lights.