BMW 740LI recalls
9 recall campaigns since 2013 include the BMW 740LI. Choose a model year to see only the recalls that cover it.
By model year
Most recalled parts
Electrical system (2), Power train (2), Service brakes, hydraulic (1), Child seat (1), Back over prevention (1) among the latest campaigns.
Latest recalls
- 2019–2025 BMW 340I, X5, 740LI and more recall: Electrical system: starter assembly
September 25, 2025 · BMW of North America, LLC · Campaign 25V-644BMW 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.
- 2019–2021 BMW M850I, X5, 750LI and more recall: Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist, hydraulic
February 10, 2021 · BMW of North America, LLC · Campaign 21V-062BMW 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…
- 2020–2021 BMW 530I, 540I, 740LI recall: Power train: driveline, driveshaft
February 3, 2021 · BMW of North America, LLC · Campaign 21V-046BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2020-2021 530i xDrive, 540i xDrive and 2021 740Li xDrive vehicles. The output shafts (left/right) which transfer power from the driveshaft to the rear wheels may…
- 2021 BMW X5, 530I, X6 and more recall: Electrical system: 12v/24v/48v battery
December 9, 2020 · BMW of North America, LLC · Campaign 20V-761BMW 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…
- 2020–2021 BMW 750LI, M760I, B7 Alpina and more recall: Child seat: tether, connector/clip
June 30, 2020 · BMW of North America, LLC · Campaign 20V-379BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2020-2021 740Li, 740 Li xDrive, 750Li xDrive, M760Li xDrive, and Alpina B7 vehicles. The top child seat tether anchor on the rear middle seat may not be readily…
- 2018–2020 BMW X6, 745LE, 530E and more and 2018–2019 Rolls-Royce Cullinan, Phantom and more recall: Back over prevention: sensing system, camera
September 27, 2019 · BMW of North America, LLC · Campaign 19V-684BMW 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…
- 2013–2015 BMW 750I, Active Hybrid 7, 740LXI and more recall: Exterior lighting
June 14, 2017 · BMW of North America, LLC · Campaign 17V-379BMW 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…
- 2011–2012 BMW 335I, Z4, 335D and more recall: Power train: driveline, constant velocity joint
February 2, 2017 · BMW of North America, LLC · Campaign 17V-067BMW 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…
- 2016 BMW 750LXI, 740LI, 750LI recall: Air bags: frontal, sensor/control module-inactive
March 25, 2016 · BMW of North America, LLC · Campaign 16V-173BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2016 740Li, 750Li, and 750Lxi vehicles manufactured July 1, 2015, to December 11, 2015. The affected vehicles have an air bag control module that may…
Frequently asked questions
How many recalls has the BMW 740LI had?
NHTSA lists 9 recall campaigns since 2013 that include the BMW 740LI, across 9 model years (2012–2022).
Which BMW 740LI model year has the most recalls?
The 2021 BMW 740LI appears in the most campaigns (5). Counts reflect how many recalls include that year, not how many cars were affected.
How do I check my BMW 740LI for recalls?
Use the free VIN lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls. A campaign applies only to certain vehicles, so a model-year match is not enough.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recall data for passenger vehicles, recalls since 2013, shown as published. This site is independent and not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and follow your manufacturer’s notice. Terms and disclaimer.