2018 BMW 740LE — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
1
Owner Complaint
1
Recall
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2018 BMW 740LE
The 2018 BMW 740LE 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 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL. The most commonly reported problem area is the Service Brakes (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2018 BMW 740LE
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2018 BMW 740LE, potentially affecting up to 3,501 vehicles.
Recall 18V652000 — EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
| 3,501 vehicles affected
Defect: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2018 BMW 330e iPerformance, i3 Rex, i3 Sport Rex, X5 xDrive40e, i3 BEV, i3 Sport BEV and 2019 i8 and i8 Roadster vehicles and 2018-2019 530e iPerformance, 530e xDrive iPerformance and 740Le xDrive iPerformance vehicles. Capacitors within the TurboCord Portable Chargers may fail, possibly resulting in a shock hazard or a...
Consequence: An electrical shock or a fire can increase the risk of injury or death.
Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the charging cable, and replace it if necessary, free of charge. The recall began February 22, 2019. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2018 BMW 740LE
1 complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 2018 BMW 740LE. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 BMW 740LE. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED AND THE VEHICLE FAILED TO STOP. AS A RESULT, THE VEHICLE CRASHED INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED. THERE WERE NO INJURIES SUSTAINED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO BMW OF RIVERSIDE (3060 ADAMS ST, RIVERSIDE, CA 92504, (951) 373-5000) WHERE IT WAS TEST DRIVEN AND THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE BRAKES FELT SPONGY. THE VEHICLE WAS CURRENTLY AT THE DEALER WAITING FOR AN ENGINEER TO PERFORM ADDITIONAL DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE CONTACT WAS NOT SURE IF THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 25,000. *LN*JB STATE FARM CLAIM ESTIMATE IS ATTACHED, CLAIM NUMBER #XX-XXXX-XXXXX 'PARTS OF THIS DOCUMENT HAVE BEEN REDACTED TO PROTECT PERSONALLY IDENTIFIABLE INFORMATION PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).'*JB
Safety Rating for the 2018 BMW 740LE
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2018 BMW 740LE in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2018 BMW 740LE
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2018 BMW 740LE
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the BMW 740LE
- 2017 BMW 740LE — 0 complaints
- 2018 BMW 740LE (current)
- 2019 BMW 740LE — 0 complaints
- 2020 BMW 740LE — 0 complaints