2022 BMW 740LI recalls and problems

The 2022 BMW 740LI has 1 recall and 5 owner complaints on file with NHTSA; the most reported problem area is electrical system.

How the 2022 compares
Fewest complaintsMost complaints

Average complaint count among 7 740LI model years — 4th most.

1recalls
5complaints
1crashes
0fires
1injuries
41,000median 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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Recalls apply to specific vehicles. Only a VIN lookup on NHTSA's official site shows whether yours is affected and still unrepaired.
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1 recall

Electrical System

Sep 25, 2025 · NHTSA campaign 25V644000 · 145,102 vehicles

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.

Remedy

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.

Recall text as published by NHTSA and the manufacturer.

What owners complain about

Electrical System3
Air Bags1
Engine1
Lane Departure1
Unknown or other1

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

2022 vs. other BMW 740LI years

2011: 11 complaints2011112012: 5 complaints20122013: 7 complaints20132014: 3 complaints20142015: 1 complaints20152016: 1 complaints20162022: 5 complaints20225

Owner complaints by model year; the darker bar is the 2022. Click a bar to switch year.

Questions

Does the 2022 BMW 740LI have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign covering the 2022 BMW 740LI, the latest from Sep 25, 2025 (electrical system). 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 2022 BMW 740LI?

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA most often mention electrical system (3), air bags (1), engine (1). Complaints are consumer reports and are not verified by NHTSA.