2015 BMW 740I — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
1
Owner Complaint
1
Recall
2
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2015 BMW 740I
The 2015 BMW 740I has received a total of 1 safety complaint filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EXTERIOR LIGHTING. 2 technical service bulletins have been issued by BMW of North America, LLC for this model year. The most commonly reported problem area is the Engine (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2015 BMW 740I
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2015 BMW 740I, potentially affecting up to 92 vehicles.
Recall 17V379000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING
| 92 vehicles affected
Defect: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2013-2015 740i, 740Li, 740Lxi, 750i, 750xi, 750Li and 750Lxi and 2014 ActiveHybrid 7 vehicles. The affected vehicles may have received incorrect replacement left rear taillight assemblies. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Consequence: Vehicles with the incorrect left rear lamp assemblies may be less conspicuous to other drivers, possibly increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicles and replace any incorrect left rear taillight assemblies, free of charge. The recall began August 11, 2017. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2015 BMW 740I
1 complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 2015 BMW 740I. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
Safety Rating for the 2015 BMW 740I
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2015 BMW 740I in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2015 BMW 740I
BMW of North America, LLC has issued 2 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2015 BMW 740I. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
B110208 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Power Reduction FC2A82 Intake VANOS and/or FC2 A87 Exhaust VANOS Camshaft Fault: The "Service Engine Soon" (MIL) lamp is illuminated and engine power reduction is perceived. This situation can occur after driving for some time with the engine at full operating temperature. If the ignition is cycled the engine then...
B621016 — EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
HeadUp Display does not Show Full Street Names. INFORMATION Design of the HUD has limited display area. (It can only show a certain number of text characters). NOTE: Parts replacement or programming the vehicle will not recitify the situation!
NHTSA Investigations for the 2015 BMW 740I
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the BMW 740I
- 2012 BMW 740I — 6 complaints
- 2013 BMW 740I — 1 complaint
- 2014 BMW 740I — 1 complaint
- 2015 BMW 740I (current)
- 2016 BMW 740I — 14 complaints
- 2017 BMW 740I — 11 complaints
- 2018 BMW 740I — 5 complaints
- 2019 BMW 740I — 4 complaints
- 2020 BMW 740I — 0 complaints