BMW 740LI recalls and problems by year
NHTSA lists 7 recalls and 12 owner complaints for the BMW 740LI (model years 2011–2016, 2019–2022). The most reported problem area is electrical system (3 complaints), followed by air bags (2 complaints). The 2021 model year has the most recalls (5).
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 0 | |
| 2021 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2020 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2019 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2016 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2015 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2014 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 | |
| 2013 | 1 | 7 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2012 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 1 | |
| 2011 | 0 | 11 | 1 | 1 |
Most reported problem areas
What owners name in their complaints across all BMW 740LI model years. A complaint can name more than one area.
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 3 | 1 of 10 | |
| Air bags | 2 | 2 of 10 | |
| Engine | 2 | 2 of 10 | |
| Lane departure | 1 | 1 of 10 | |
| Fuel system, gasoline | 1 | 1 of 10 |
All 7 recalls
| Recall | Date | Problem area | Model years | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25V644000 | Sep 25, 2025 | Electrical system: starter assembly | 2020–2022 | 145,102 |
| 21V062000 | Feb 10, 2021 | Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist, hydraulic | 2020–2021 | 893 |
| 21V046000 | Feb 3, 2021 | Power train: driveline, driveshaft | 2021 | 28 |
| 20V761000 | Dec 9, 2020 | Electrical system: 12v/24v/48v battery | 2021 | 812 |
| 20V379000 | Jun 30, 2020 | Child seat: tether, connector/clip | 2020–2021 | 16 |
| 19V684000 | Sep 27, 2019 | Back over prevention: sensing system, camera | 2020 | 257,473 |
| 17V379000 | Jun 14, 2017 | Exterior lighting | 2013 | 92 |
Vehicles: the manufacturer's estimate of all vehicles potentially affected by the recall, across every model it covers. Each model-year page lists what its recalls fix.
Owners reported a crash in 1 complaint and a fire in 0 complaints; 1 person injured and 0 deaths are recorded in these reports. These are the owners' accounts, not findings of cause.
Complaint counts grow with how many cars were sold and how long they have been on the road; compare years with that in mind. Complaints are unverified owner reports.