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BMW 740i xDrive

Data refreshed October 26, 2026

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Complaints

22

Active records

Recalls

9

Active records

TSBs

454

Active records

Filing history

Monthly totals over the last 20 years. Click a legend item to show or hide that series.

Reported severity

Based on consumer complaints filed since 2000. Recalls and TSBs do not include severity data.

Deaths

0

Injuries

4

Crashes

1

Fires

0

Top reported issues — BMW 740i xDrive

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Condition issue

10

Driver assistance issue

6

Operating state

4

Access/entry issue

2

Reporting mechanism

2

Ride/handling behavior

2

Starting behavior

2

Thermal issue

2

Fluid issue

1

Infotainment behavior

1

Safety restraint issue

1

Smell

1

Steering behavior

1

Vibration/harshness

1

Recent filings

The 10 most recent filings for each type.

2019 BMW 740I

Filed Aug 7, 2026


Crash

I pulled my 2019 BMW 740i out of a residential garage and stopped the vehicle. I opened the driver's door and exited the vehicle to enter the code on the exterior garage keypad to close the garage door. After entering the code, I turned around to return to the vehicle and observed that the BMW had begun moving unexpectedly. The vehicle continued moving and ultimately crashed into a tree, causing substantial front-end damage. I did not intend or expect the vehicle to move after I exited it. I…

2020 BMW 740I

Filed Jun 29, 2026


The contact own a 2020 BMW 740I. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V644000 (Electrical System); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.

2022 BMW 740LI

Filed Mar 19, 2026


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, where it was diagnosed, and determined that the KAFAS camera and the windshield needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the…

2018 BMW 740I

Filed Mar 12, 2026


Oil pressure pump failure. MANY MODELS AFFECTED. MAINLY B58 ENGINES

2022 BMW 740LI

Filed Feb 9, 2026


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 walking outside to the parked vehicle, the passenger’s side rear window was open. The failure occurred intermittently; however, on one occasion during the failure, all the windows…

2018 BMW 740I

Filed Jan 9, 2026


BMW issued a warranty extension covering air suspension struts for certain vehicles (8 years / 80,000 miles). I own a 2018 BMW 740i. I reported front suspension concerns to an authorized BMW dealership (United BMW, Alpharetta, GA) at 64,354 miles (8/16/23) and again at 77,582 miles(3/19/24. Service records document front suspension issues, including thrust-rod and suspension defects. During these service visits — which occurred within the warranty-extension period — the strut warranty…

2022 BMW 740LI

Filed Dec 29, 2025


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 start the vehicle with the hood opened, the contact noticed smoke coming from the engine compartment. The vehicle was towed to a local dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined…

2022 BMW 740LI

Filed Dec 11, 2025


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 automatically deactivated the vehicle due to the open recall. In addition, this vehicle has recently developed starting issues — it now struggles to start and requires multiple…

2017 BMW 740I

Filed Oct 9, 2025


the Panoramic sunroof just exploded out of nowhere at freeway speeds causing glass to go everywhere

2019 BMW 740I

Filed Sep 2, 2025


Excessive rain condensation is blocking the front drivers headlights. This is a known issue which BMW refuses to repair under my OEM warranty. This is a known issue with many BMW’s leading to safety issues and electrical issues. The water is pooling in my headlight.

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Updated October 26, 2026. Refreshed nightly.