BMW 740i Recalls

What this means

NHTSA lists 23 recall campaigns covering at least one BMW 740i model year (1993–2025). Each campaign below shows the model years it covers, the official NHTSA text and the share of vehicles repaired so far.

Data summary generated from official records. Methodology Data: NHTSA, DOT, EPA · Refreshed Oct 6, 2026

Which model years each campaign covers

BMW 740i recall campaigns (rows) by model year covered (columns), 2000–2025
Campaign	2000	2001	2012	2013	2014	2015	2019	2020	2021	2023	2024	2025
26V422000 Brake	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	covered	covered	covered
24V739000 Brake	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	covered	covered	not covered
24V697000 Brake	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	covered	covered	covered
24V576000 Engine	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	covered	covered	not covered	not covered	not covered
24V104000 Brake	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	covered	covered	covered
23V700000 Electrical	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	covered	covered	not covered
23V644000 Visibility	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	covered	not covered	not covered
23V479000 Electrical	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	covered	not covered	not covered
23V414000 Seat	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	covered	not covered	not covered
22V860000 Electrical	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	covered	not covered	not covered
21V096000 Rear camera	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	covered	covered	not covered	not covered	not covered
18V465000 Engine	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered
17V379000 Lighting	not covered	not covered	not covered	covered	covered	covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered
17V067000 Power train	not covered	not covered	covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered
02V138000 Engine	not covered	covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered
01V206000 Engine	not covered	covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered
01V001000 Tire	not covered	covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered
00V048000 Brake	covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered

● = the campaign lists this model year. Source: NHTSA recalls file, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.

All 23 campaigns, newest first

Listed for 2023, 2024, 2025 BMW 740i. Not checked against your VIN.

Recall 26V422000 Filed Jul 1, 2026

Integrated Brake System Malfunction

Electronic stability control (esc)

Repair progress not yet reported428 vehicles potentially affected

Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026

Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 26V422000

Listed for 2023, 2024 BMW 740i. Not checked against your VIN.

Recall 24V739000 Filed Oct 2, 2024

Integrated Brake System Malfunction

Electronic stability control (esc)

95.7% repairedof 11,579 vehicles

Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026

Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 24V739000

Listed for 2023, 2024, 2025 BMW 740i. Not checked against your VIN.

Recall 24V697000 Filed Sep 18, 2024

Improperly Welded Brake Control Module May Fail

Electronic stability control (esc) · control module

98.1% repairedof 309 vehicles

Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026

Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 24V697000

Listed for 2020, 2021 BMW 740i. Not checked against your VIN.

Recall 24V576000 Filed Aug 1, 2024

Starter Motor May Fail and Overheat

Electrical system · starter assembly

87.2% repairedof 105,588 vehicles

Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026

Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 24V576000

Listed for 2023, 2024, 2025 BMW 740i. Not checked against your VIN.

Recall 24V104000 Filed Feb 12, 2024

Integrated Brake System Malfunction

Electronic stability control (esc)

91.5% repairedof 266,716 vehicles

Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026

Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 24V104000

Listed for 2023, 2024 BMW 740i. Not checked against your VIN.

Recall 23V700000 Filed Oct 18, 2023

Inoperative Hands-On Detection System

Electrical system · adas · driver monitoring · camera/sensor

96.4% repairedof 12,296 vehicles

Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026

Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 23V700000

Listed for 2023 BMW 740i. Not checked against your VIN.

Recall 23V644000 Filed Sep 20, 2023

Windshield Wipers May Fail

Visibility/wiper

95.6% repairedof 3,820 vehicles

Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026

Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 23V644000

Listed for 2023 BMW 740i. Not checked against your VIN.

Recall 23V479000 Filed Jul 12, 2023

Interaction Bar Malfunction/FMVSS 103 & 108

Electrical system

97.7% repairedof 384 vehicles

Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026

Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 23V479000

Listed for 2023 BMW 740i. Not checked against your VIN.

Recall 23V414000 Filed Jun 8, 2023

Improperly Welded Front Seat

Seats

95.6% repairedof 318 vehicles

Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026

Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 23V414000

Listed for 2023 BMW 740i. Not checked against your VIN.

Recall 22V860000 Filed Nov 21, 2022

Location May Be Unavailable for Emergency Response

Electrical system

97.6% repairedof 169 vehicles

Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026

Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 22V860000

Listed for 2020, 2021 BMW 740i. Not checked against your VIN.

Recall 21V096000 Filed Feb 19, 2021

Rearview Camera Image Malfunction/FMVSS 111

Back over prevention · sensing system · camera

97.6% repairedof 13,858 vehicles

Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026

Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 21V096000

Listed for 2019 BMW 740i. Not checked against your VIN.

Recall 18V465000 Filed Jul 11, 2018

Crankshaft Sensor Firmware may Cause Stall

Engine and engine cooling · engine

98.2% repairedof 5,309 vehicles

Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026

Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 18V465000

Listed for 2013, 2014, 2015 BMW 740i. Not checked against your VIN.

Recall 17V379000 Filed Jun 14, 2017

Incorrect Left Rear Assembly Lamp/FMVSS 108

Exterior lighting

82.6% repairedof 92 vehicles

Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026

Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 17V379000

Listed for 2012 BMW 740i. Not checked against your VIN.

Recall 17V067000 Filed Feb 2, 2017

Rear CV Joints may Fail

Power train · driveline · constant velocity joint

88.6% repairedof 8,752 vehicles

Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026

Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 17V067000

Listed for 2001 BMW 740i. Not checked against your VIN.

Recall 02V138000 Filed May 16, 2002

BMW/ENGINE AUXILIARY/COOLING FAN

Engine and engine cooling · cooling system · fan

Repair progress not yet reported1,550 vehicles potentially affected

Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026

Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 02V138000

Listed for 2001 BMW 740i. Not checked against your VIN.

Recall 01V206000 Filed Jun 21, 2001

BMW/ENGINE AUXILIARY/COOLING FAN

Engine and engine cooling · cooling system · fan

Repair progress not yet reported76,469 vehicles potentially affected

Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026

Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 01V206000

Listed for 2001 BMW 740i. Not checked against your VIN.

Recall 01V001000 Filed Jan 4, 2001

BMW/TIRES

Tires · sidewall

Repair progress not yet reported3,167 vehicles potentially affected

Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026

Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 01V001000

Listed for 2000 BMW 740i. Not checked against your VIN.

Recall 00V048000 Filed Feb 17, 2000

BMW/BRAKE LAMPS

Exterior lighting · brake lights · switch

Repair progress not yet reported17,700 vehicles potentially affected

Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026

Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 00V048000

Listed for 1995, 1996, 1997 BMW 740i. Not checked against your VIN.

Recall 97V140000 Filed Aug 22, 1997

BMW/FRONT SPRINGS

Suspension · front · springs · coil springs

Repair progress not yet reported29,000 vehicles potentially affected

Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026

Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 97V140000

Listed for 1993–1997 BMW 740i. Not checked against your VIN.

Recall 97V131000 Filed Aug 19, 1997

BMW/CRUISE CONTROL-THROTTLE CABLE

Vehicle speed control

Repair progress not yet reported410,000 vehicles potentially affected

Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026

Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 97V131000

Listed for 1993, 1994 BMW 740i. Not checked against your VIN.

Recall 96V111000 Filed Jul 1, 1996

BMW/BRAKES:HYDRAULIC:SWITCH:BRAKE LIGHT

Exterior lighting · brake lights · switch

Repair progress not yet reported180,000 vehicles potentially affected

Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026

Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 96V111000

Listed for 1995 BMW 740i. Not checked against your VIN.

Recall 95V238000 Filed Dec 11, 1995

FUEL:FUEL LINES:HOSES:NON-METALLIC

Fuel system, gasoline · delivery · hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

Repair progress not yet reported18,000 vehicles potentially affected

Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026

Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 95V238000

Listed for 1995 BMW 740i. Not checked against your VIN.

Recall 95V192000 Filed Oct 11, 1995

SUSPENSION:SINGLE AXLE:REAR

Suspension · rear

Repair progress not yet reported3,000 vehicles potentially affected

Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026

Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 95V192000

Where to next

BMW 740i problems by yearModel overview →Which 740i years drew the fewest complaints?Best & worst years →Have a VIN? Decode itVIN decoder →

How this page was madeSources, processing, limits, review and changes

Data sources

NHTSA recalls by vehicle
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026
US DOT recall completion rates (data.transportation.gov)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026
NHTSA ODI owner complaints
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026
NHTSA NCAP 5-Star Safety Ratings
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026
EPA fuel economy data (licence confirmation pending)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026
EIA weekly retail gasoline prices
Weekly, all taxes included

Processing

Complaints are counted per component. One complaint can list several, so component totals add up to more than the total.
Fuel cost = miles per year ÷ EPA combined mpg × EIA weekly price for your region.

Limitations

Complaint counts are owner reports, not verified findings or failure rates. There is no sales denominator.
Recall campaigns are listed for the model year. Only NHTSA and the automaker know whether a specific car was repaired.
Recent model years are still collecting reports.

Review

Data compiled automatically from the official files listed here.

Changelog

2026-10-06 Data refreshed from the official files.

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