2019 BMW 740I recalls and problems

The 2019 BMW 740I has 1 recall and 4 owner complaints on file with NHTSA; the most reported problem area is electrical system.

How the 2019 compares
Fewest complaintsMost complaints

Average complaint count among 15 740I model years — 8th most.

1recalls
4complaints
1crashes
0fires
4injuries
56,000median miles

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not verified and not adjusted for sales. Ranking compares this model's own years only.

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1 recall

Engine

Jul 11, 2018 · NHTSA campaign 18V465000 · 5,309 vehicles

Problem: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2018 BMW 540d xDrive vehicles. The crankshaft sensor may be equipped with incorrect firmware, preventing the sensor from properly processing input from the crankshaft reluctor ring, possibly resulting in a vehicle stall. On September 12, 2018, BMW expanded the recall to a total of 5,309 vehicles including certain 2018-2019 BMW 540d xDrive, 230i M240i, M240i xDrive, X2 sDrive28i, X2 xDrive28i, X1 sDrive28i, X1 xDrive28i, 330i, 330i xDrive, 340i, 340i xDrive, 330i xDrive Gran Turismo, 530i, 530i xDrive, 540i, 540i xDrive, 530e, 530e xDrive, 640i xDrive Gran Turismo, 330e, 2019 430i Gran Coupe, 430i xDrive Gran Coupe, 440i Gran Coupe, 440i xDrive Gran Coupe, 430i, 430i xDrive, 440i, 440i xDrive, 740i, 740i xDrive, MINI Cooper, Cooper S, JCW, MINI Countryman (Cooper, Cooper All4, Cooper S, Cooper S All4, JCW All4), and MINI Clubman (Cooper, Cooper S, Cooper All4, Cooper S All4, JCW All4) vehicles.

Risk: A vehicle stall can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy & notes

BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the crankshaft sensor, free of charge. The recall began September 6, 2018. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Recall text as published by NHTSA and the manufacturer.

What owners complain about

Electrical System1
Exterior Lighting1
Power Train1
Service Brakes1
Structure1
Unknown or other1
Visibility1

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA; one complaint can name several areas. Not verified by NHTSA.

Complaints by year filed

2019: 1 complaints201912024: 1 complaints20242025: 1 complaints20252026: 1 complaints20261

2019 vs. other BMW 740I years

2000: 12 complaints20002001: 15 complaints152012: 4 complaints20122013: 1 complaints2014: 1 complaints20142015: 1 complaints2016: 12 complaints20162017: 7 complaints2018: 5 complaints20182019: 4 complaints2020: 1 complaints20202021: 1 complaints2023: 12 complaints20232024: 3 complaints2026: 1 complaints20261

Owner complaints by model year; the darker bar is the 2019. Click a bar to switch year.

Questions

Does the 2019 BMW 740I have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign covering the 2019 BMW 740I, the latest from Jul 11, 2018 (engine). A recall applies to specific vehicles: enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours is affected and still open.

What are the most common problems with the 2019 BMW 740I?

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA most often mention electrical system (1), exterior lighting (1), power train (1). Complaints are consumer reports and are not verified by NHTSA.