11 NHTSA safety recalls cover the BMW 740I, across model years 2012–2025. Every recall repair is free at any BMW dealer.
Is yours affected? Check your 740I by VIN — or pick your model year below for every recall, complaint and fix.
Recalls and owner complaints by model year
Of the BMW 740I model years, the 2024 has the most recalls (6).
Recalls: NHTSA campaigns covering each BMW 740I model year on this page. Complaints: owner reports filed with NHTSA for that model year, including trims and variants sold under the model name (e.g. an F-150 page counts F-150 Raptor). Separate scales: compare the shape, not the heights across panels.
| Model year | Recalls | Owner complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 0 | 4 |
| 2012 | 1 | 4 |
| 2013 | 1 | 1 |
| 2014 | 1 | 1 |
| 2015 | 1 | 1 |
| 2016 | 0 | 12 |
| 2017 | 0 | 7 |
| 2018 | 0 | 5 |
| 2019 | 1 | 4 |
| 2020 | 2 | 1 |
| 2021 | 2 | 1 |
| 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | 5 | 12 |
| 2024 | 6 | 3 |
| 2025 | 3 | 0 |
| 2026 | 0 | 0 |
What these recalls fix, grouped by the vehicle system NHTSA files them under:
BMW recalls certain 2024-2025 I5 vehicles for potential brake system failure that could increase crash risk. Owners must have brake system inspected by August 21, 2026.
BMW recalls certain 2024-2025 models with potential steering spindle failure causing increased steering effort and crash risk. Owners must have steering spindle replaced free by dealers.
BMW recalls certain 2023-2025 models with potential brake failure. A broken weld in the brake system may cause loss of power assist or rear brakes, increasing crash risk. Owners must have brakes inspected by dealers.
BMW recalls certain 2023-2025 I5 vehicles for potential brake system failure that could increase crash risk. Owners must contact dealers for free brake system replacement.
BMW recalls certain 2023 X1 models due to potential brake assist failure and loss of vehicle control. Owners must have the integrated brake module replaced by dealers.
When the BMW 740I recalls were issued, by year — a cluster usually means one defect recalled in stages or across a platform.
Owners have filed 56 complaints with NHTSA about the BMW 740I; the most reported area is electrical system. These are reports, not recalls: they are how NHTSA spots defects.
We have 11 NHTSA safety recalls on record for the BMW 740I, covering model years 2012–2025. The most recent was issued Jul 1, 2026 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic).
The 2024 BMW 740I has the most, with 6 recalls on record. Every model year with a recall is listed on this page with links to each one.
By system: Electronic Stability Control (Esc) (3), Electrical System (2), Service Brakes, Hydraulic (1), Steering (1).
None of these recalls carries an NHTSA do-not-drive or park-outside warning, but each fixes a safety defect, so book the free repair promptly.
Run a VIN recall check: enter your 17-character VIN to see the recalls on record for your exact year, then confirm at NHTSA.gov which are still unrepaired on your vehicle. Any BMW dealer can also look it up.
Yes. Federal law requires BMW to fix safety recalls free of charge at any authorized BMW dealer, regardless of the vehicle’s age or how many owners it has had.