Does the 2022 BMW 740LI have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2022 BMW 740LI, the most recent reported on September 25, 2025 (Electrical system: starter assembly). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What are the most common problems with the 2022 BMW 740LI?

Owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is electrical system (3 complaints), followed by air bags (1).

How many 2022 BMW 740LI complaints mention a crash or fire?

1 of 5 complaints report a crash and 0 a fire; 1 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

2022 BMW 740LI recalls and problems

1 recall and 5 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2022 BMW 740LI.

recalls

owner complaints

complaints mentioning a crash

mentioning a fire

Recalls apply to specific production ranges. To see whether a particular car still has an open recall, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for safety recalls are free at authorised dealers.

2022 BMW 740LI recalls

Electrical system: starter assembly

NHTSA campaign 25V644000 · reported September 25, 2025 · BMW of North America, LLC · 145,102 vehicles potentially affected

The problem: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2020 340I, X6, 2020-2025 840I, 2020-2022 740LI, 2019-2020 X7, and X5 vehicles. After repeated attempts, the starter motor may overheat from an electrical overload.
The risk: An overheated starter motor can ignite nearby combustible material in the engine compartment, increasing the risk of a fire.
The fix: Dealers will replace the engine starter, free of charge. This recall includes vehicles repaired under recall 24V576 and those owners will need to have their vehicle repaired again. Owner notification letters were mailed February 9, 2026. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov November 17, 2025.

Most reported problems

Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.

Electrical system3
Air bags1
Engine1
Lane departure1
Unknown or other1

What owners report

Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.

Oct 22, 2026 · Air bags · 33,000 miles · crash reported
The contact owns a 2022 BMW 740LI. The contact stated that while driving at 45 MPH, the vehicle crashed into a tree. The driver was wearing the seat belt; however, the air bags failed to deploy during the crash. The driver sustained a fractured spine, ribs, leg, and foot. Emergency medical services (EMS) responded to…

Mar 19, 2026 · Lane departure · 41,000 miles
The contact owns a 2022 BMW 740LI. The contact stated that while driving at undisclosed speeds, the Lane Departure feature malfunctioned on several occasions, causing the vehicle to be pulled into another lane or into the opposite direction. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer…

Feb 9, 2026 · Electrical system
The contact owns a 2022 BMW 740LI. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V644000 (Electrical System); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact stated that after…

Dec 29, 2025 · Electrical system · 70,000 miles
The contact owns a 2022 BMW 740LI. The contact stated while attempting to start the vehicle, the contact noticed an abnormal burning odor. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact was unable to start the vehicle and called a tow truck. The contact stated that while the tow truck driver was attempting to…

Dec 11, 2025 · Electrical system
This vehicle is affected by NHTSA Recall 25V644 (starter motor – fire risk). The recall remedy has been listed as “Remedy Not Available” since September 25, 2025, and remains unavailable more than two months later. BMW did not notify me about this safety recall. I only discovered it after a third-party platform…

740LI model years compared

Year	Recalls	Complaints	Crashes
2019	1	0	0
2020	4	0	0
2021	5	0	0
2022	1	5	1

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Questions

Does the 2022 BMW 740LI have any recalls?: Yes. NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2022 BMW 740LI, the most recent reported on September 25, 2025 (Electrical system: starter assembly). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2022 BMW 740LI?: Owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is electrical system (3 complaints), followed by air bags (1).
How many 2022 BMW 740LI complaints mention a crash or fire?: 1 of 5 complaints report a crash and 0 a fire; 1 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received October 22, 2026.