9
recalls
The BMW 740LI has 9 recalls covering 419,278 vehicles as reported; model year 2021 is covered by the most (5). Owners filed 4 safety complaints in the 12 months to Sep 2026; electrical system is named most over all years.
Updated Oct 11, 2026 · recalls to Oct 6, 2026
Recalls
9
Most for 2021: 5
Units affected
419K
As reported
Overall stars
-
Not rated
Complaints, 12 mo
4
To Sep 2026
Do-not-drive
0
None
By model year
Which model years are covered by the most recalls, and which get the most complaints
Recalls by model year
How many recalls cover each model year. Hover a year for the count.
Owner complaints
Safety complaints about the BMW 740LI, by the month they were received
Complaints per month
4 in the 12 months to Sep 2026.
Components named most
- Electrical system7
- Engine7
- Power train6
- Air bags4
- Fuel/propulsion system4
- Unknown or other4
- Wheels2
- Complaints
- 32
- Crashes reported
- 2
- Fires reported
- 2
- People injured
- 3
Counts only, as reported by owners and not verified.
Parts recalled
Recalls of the BMW 740LI by component
- Electrical system2 · 146K units
- Power train2 · 8,780 units
- Air bags1 · 6,110 units
- Back over prevention1 · 257K units
- Child seat1 · 16 units
- Exterior lighting1 · 92 units
- Service brakes, hydraulic1 · 893 units
BMW 740LI recalls
Newest first
| Date | Recall | Hazard | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 25, 2025 | BMW 340I, 740LI, 840I, X5 and 2 more (2019-2025): Electrical systemNo. 25V644000 | Fire | 145,102 |
| Feb 10, 2021 | BMW 740LI, 745LE, 750LI, 840I and 8 more (2019-2021): Service brakes, hydraulicNo. 21V062000 | Crash risk | 893 |
| Feb 3, 2021 | BMW 530I, 540I, 740LI (2020-2021): Power trainNo. 21V046000 | Crash risk | 28 |
| Dec 9, 2020 | BMW 530I, 540I, 740LI, 840I and 5 more (2021): Electrical systemNo. 20V761000 | Fire | 812 |
| Jun 30, 2020 | BMW 740LI, 750LI, B7 Alpina, M760I (2020-2021): Child seatNo. 20V379000 | Crash risk | 16 |
| Sep 27, 2019 | BMW 330I, 530E, 530I, 540D and 21 more (2018-2020): Back over preventionNo. 19V684000 | Crash risk | 257,473 |
| Jun 14, 2017 | BMW 740I, 740LI, 740LXI, 750I and 4 more (2013-2015): Exterior lightingNo. 17V379000 | Crash risk | 92 |
| Feb 2, 2017 | BMW 1 Series M, 135I, 335D, 335I and 6 more (2011-2012): Power trainNo. 17V067000 | Crash risk | 8,752 |
| Mar 25, 2016 | BMW 740LI, 750LI, 750LXI (2016): Air bagsNo. 16V173000 | Crash risk | 6,110 |
Related pages
Questions and answers
Is the 2025 BMW 740LI recalled?
Yes: 1 recall covers the 2025 BMW 740LI. Check the recall pages below for what is wrong and the free fix; a dealer can tell if a single vehicle still needs the repair.
How many recalls does the BMW 740LI have?
9 recalls cover the BMW 740LI, for 419,278 vehicles as reported. The most common problem is electrical system (2 recalls).
What do owners complain about most on the BMW 740LI?
Electrical system: named in 7 of the 32 safety complaints about the BMW 740LI, then engine (7). One complaint can name several components.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data, updated daily. Models are written as published, so a few versions of one model can be listed under slightly different names.