2020 BMW 745E — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
0
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
4
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2020 BMW 745E
The 2020 BMW 745E has received a total of 0 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE, SEAT BELTS. 4 technical service bulletins have been issued by BMW of North America, LLC for this model year.
Recalls for the 2020 BMW 745E
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 2020 BMW 745E, potentially affecting up to 346 vehicles.
Recall 19V589000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
| 173 vehicles affected
Defect: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2020 BMW 745e xDrive vehicles. A software error in the electronic control unit (ECU) may disable the audible warning signal for an unbelted driver to fasten their seat belt. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Consequence: Without an audible warning, the driver may forget to buckle the seat belt, increasing their risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will update the ECU software, free of charge. The recall began October 11, 2019. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
View full details →Recall 19V589000 — SEAT BELTS
| 173 vehicles affected
Defect: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2020 BMW 745e xDrive vehicles. A software error in the electronic control unit (ECU) may disable the audible warning signal for an unbelted driver to fasten their seat belt. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Consequence: Without an audible warning, the driver may forget to buckle the seat belt, increasing their risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will update the ECU software, free of charge. The recall began October 11, 2019. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2020 BMW 745E
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2020 BMW 745E.
Safety Rating for the 2020 BMW 745E
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2020 BMW 745E in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2020 BMW 745E
BMW of North America, LLC has issued 4 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2020 BMW 745E. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
B652121 — EQUIPMENT
SiriusXM satellite radio is not working and does not display a channel list.
B090121 — EQUIPMENT
BMW offers a new special ISTA Installation made available for Roadside Assistance / Mobile Service technicians.
B840220 — EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
REMOTE 3D VIEW NOT AVAILABLE: Remote 3D View cannot be launched In the BMW ConnectedDrive App.
B611020 — EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
SERVICE ACTION - REPLACING THE RADIO/IHKA CONTROL PANEL: A CD cannot be inserted. Due to a logistics error in production an radio air conditioning control panel without a CD slot was installed.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2020 BMW 745E
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the BMW 745E
- 2020 BMW 745E (current)
- 2021 BMW 745E — 0 complaints
- 2022 BMW 745E — 0 complaints