BMW 740i recalls

23 NHTSA safety recall campaigns cover the BMW 740i, across model years 1993–2025. The latest was received on July 1, 2026.

BMW 740i recalls by model year

Check by VIN

A campaign rarely covers every BMW 740i of a given year. Enter your 17-character VIN to find the recall campaigns filed for your make, model and model year. The VIN is on the driver’s side of the dashboard (visible through the windshield), on the door-jamb label, and on your registration and insurance documents.

Is a recall still open on your vehicle? Only NHTSA’s official VIN check can say whether a campaign applies to your exact vehicle and whether the repair has already been done.

Your VIN is decoded with NHTSA’s public vPIC service to identify the make, model and year. It is not stored and is not added to any page address.

All BMW 740i recall campaigns

BMW 740i recalls by component

  • Stability and traction control 4
  • Electrical system 4
  • Lighting 3
  • Engine and cooling 3
  • Suspension 2
  • Visibility 1
  • Tires 1
  • Speed control 1
  • Seats 1
  • Rear-view camera 1
  • Power train 1
  • Fuel system 1

Campaigns are counted once, under the main component NHTSA filed them against.

Other BMW models

Common questions

Does the BMW 740i have recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 23 safety recall campaigns for the BMW 740i, covering model years 1993–2025. Most involve stability and traction control, electrical system and lighting.

Which BMW 740i model year has the most recalls?

On NHTSA’s records the 2023 BMW 740i has the most campaigns, with 9. A higher count does not by itself mean a less safe vehicle: some campaigns are small compliance fixes, and newer models have had less time to accumulate campaigns.

How do I find out if my BMW 740i is affected?

Choose your model year below to read each campaign, then check your VIN on NHTSA’s lookup. Campaigns usually cover a production range, so two cars of the same year can differ.