2021 BMW 740LI recalls (3)

Every 2021 BMW 740LI recall

Each campaign as NHTSA published it: what is wrong, what can happen, and the fix. Newest first.

• Electrical System · NHTSA 25V644000

  Sep 25, 2025Electrical System:Starter Assembly

  Problem

  BMW 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.

  Risk

  An overheated starter motor can ignite nearby combustible material in the engine compartment, increasing the risk of a fire.

  Fix

  Dealers will replace the engine starter, free of charge. This recall includes vehicles repaired under recall 24V576 and those owners will need to have their vehicle repaired again. Owner notification letters were mailed February 9, 2026. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov November 17, 2025.

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• Service Brakes, Hydraulic · NHTSA 21V062000

  Oct 2, 2021Service Brakes, Hydraulic

  Problem

  BMW 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 xDrive40i, X6 xdrive50i, X6 M50i, X6M, and 2019-2021 X5 sDrive40i, X5 xDrive40i, X5 xDrive50i, X5 M50i, X5M, X7 xDrive40i, X7 xDrive50i, X7 M50i, and 2021 M3, M3 Competition, M4 Coupe, M4 Competition Coupe, X5 xDrive45e, 745 Le xDrive. The rotor and shaft within the integrated brake system may not have been welded properly and could separate during a hard braking event, possibly resulting in a loss of the Antilock Brake System (ABS) and braking assistance.

  Risk

  A loss of ABS and a reduction in braking assistance can increase the risk of a crash.

  Fix

  BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the integrated brake system, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 25, 2021. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

  Full recall details for 21V062000 →

• Electrical System · NHTSA 20V761000

  Sep 12, 2020Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery

  Problem

  BMW 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 xDrive40i, X6 sDrive40i, X6 xDrive40i, and X7 xDrive40i vehicles. The connection between the 48-Volt battery and the starter-generator may not have been assembled properly, which can cause increased electrical resistance at the connections.

  Risk

  Increased electrical resistance can increase the risk of a fire.

  Fix

  BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the connection between the 48-Volt battery and the starter-generator assembly, replacing it if necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin April 12, 2021. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

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2021 BMW 740LI complaints and service bulletins

BMW has issued at least 19 technical service bulletins (repair instructions to dealers) for this model year. Complaints are unverified owner reports; a recall is the manufacturer’s admission of a safety defect.

Service bulletins by component

• Electrical System (6)
• Steering (4)
• Equipment (3)
• Engine and Engine Cooling (2)
• Exterior Lighting (2)
• Fuel System, Gasoline (2)

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Other BMW 740LI model years

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• 2021 (3)
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• 2019 (1)
• 2016 (1)
• 2015 (1)
• 2014 (1)
• 2013 (1)
• 2012 (1)

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