2020 BMW 740I — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
0
Owner Complaints
2
Recalls
5
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2020 BMW 740I
The 2020 BMW 740I has received a total of 0 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 4 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM):SOFTWARE, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY, BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE. 5 technical service bulletins have been issued by BMW of North America, LLC for this model year.
Recalls for the 2020 BMW 740I
NHTSA has recorded 4 recalls for the 2020 BMW 740I, potentially affecting up to 238,892 vehicles.
Recall 24V576000 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM):SOFTWARE
| 105,588 vehicles affected
Defect: BMW of North America, LLC is recalling certain 2019-2020 X5, X7, 2020 3 Series Sedan, X6, 2020-2021 7 Series Sedan, 2020 8 Series Convertible, 8 Series Coupe, and 2020 8 Series Gran Coupe vehicles. Please see the recall report for the complete list of models. In the event the starter motor fails, repeated attempts to start the vehicle can cause...
Consequence: A starter motor that overheats can ignite nearby combustible material in the engine compartment, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Dealers will update the vehicle software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 27, 2024. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
View full details →Recall 24V576000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY
| 105,588 vehicles affected
Defect: BMW of North America, LLC is recalling certain 2019-2020 X5, X7, 2020 3 Series Sedan, X6, 2020-2021 7 Series Sedan, 2020 8 Series Convertible, 8 Series Coupe, and 2020 8 Series Gran Coupe vehicles. Please see the recall report for the complete list of models. In the event the starter motor fails, repeated attempts to start the vehicle can cause...
Consequence: A starter motor that overheats can ignite nearby combustible material in the engine compartment, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Dealers will update the vehicle software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 27, 2024. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
View full details →Recall 21V096000 — BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE
| 13,858 vehicles affected
Defect: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2019-2021 X3 sDrive30i, X3 xDrive30i, X3 M40i, X3M, X4 xDrive30i, X4 M40i, M550i, X4M, X5 sDrive40i, X5 xDrive40i, X5 xDrive50i, X5M, X5 M50i, X7 xDrive40i, X7 xDrive50i, X7 M50i, Alpina XB7, 330i, 330i xDrive, M340i, M340i xDrive, and 8 Series Coupe, Convertible and Grand Coupe, 840i, 840i xDrive, M850i xDrive, M8,...
Consequence: If the driver relies on only the rearview camera image, the missing or reduced rearview image view can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the rearview camera software and update it if necessary, free of charge. The recall began April 16, 2021. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
View full details →Recall 21V096000 — BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
| 13,858 vehicles affected
Defect: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2019-2021 X3 sDrive30i, X3 xDrive30i, X3 M40i, X3M, X4 xDrive30i, X4 M40i, M550i, X4M, X5 sDrive40i, X5 xDrive40i, X5 xDrive50i, X5M, X5 M50i, X7 xDrive40i, X7 xDrive50i, X7 M50i, Alpina XB7, 330i, 330i xDrive, M340i, M340i xDrive, and 8 Series Coupe, Convertible and Grand Coupe, 840i, 840i xDrive, M850i xDrive, M8,...
Consequence: If the driver relies on only the rearview camera image, the missing or reduced rearview image view can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the rearview camera software and update it if necessary, free of charge. The recall began April 16, 2021. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2020 BMW 740I
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2020 BMW 740I.
Safety Rating for the 2020 BMW 740I
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2020 BMW 740I in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2020 BMW 740I
BMW of North America, LLC has issued 5 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2020 BMW 740I. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
InVehicle-InApp-Comm — ENGINE
Service Action: Starter MotorHigh impact energy may cause the circlip for the starter motor pinion positioning to break which may cause the pinion to move in the direction of the starter jaw, causing damage of the starter motor. Also, consequential damage to the flywheel (torsional vibration damper) and transmission may...
B660325 — STRUCTURE:BODY
A check control message is displayed, indicating that the parking assistance systems have limitedfunctionality due to errors detected within PDC sensors. The warning indicates parking assistance featureshave limited functionality while the errors continue to be detected. Following faults may be stored 8031BA Ultrasonic Sensor Rear Side Left Software Error 8031CO...
B520320 — SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:HEAD RESTRAINT
RATTLING NOISE FROM THE FRONT HEADREST: A rattling noise can be heard coming from the front seat headrest. This noise is only heard from headrests on vehicles equipped with the optional Executive Lounge Seating SA (Option Code) 04F4. Excessive movement between the headrest's internal rod and sleeve.
B611320 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
SERVICE ACTION - CHECKING THE DUAL STORAGE SYSTEM AND REPLACE IF NECESSARY: In the event of an accident the two-battery Dual Storage System (DSS) is disconnected from the electrical system via an internal relay. In some cases the relay is stuck closed and a fault is set. In these circumstances:...
B650520 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
FAULT 930C1E IS FOUND IN THE ACSM: Vehicle comes into the workshop with the following illuminated: Check Engine Light DSC warning lamp Air bag warning lamps During diagnosis the following fault code is found stored in the ASCM (Advanced Crash Safety Module): 930C1E internal ECU error If the fault is...
NHTSA Investigations for the 2020 BMW 740I
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the BMW 740I
- 2015 BMW 740I — 1 complaint
- 2016 BMW 740I — 14 complaints
- 2017 BMW 740I — 11 complaints
- 2018 BMW 740I — 5 complaints
- 2019 BMW 740I — 4 complaints
- 2020 BMW 740I (current)
- 2021 BMW 740I — 3 complaints
- 2022 BMW 740I — 0 complaints
- 2023 BMW 740I — 13 complaints
- 2024 BMW 740I — 4 complaints
- 2025 BMW 740I — 0 complaints