2015 BMW 740I Recalls, Complaints & Specs
1 safety recall lists the 2015 BMW 740I, and owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
1 safety recall for the 2015 BMW 740I
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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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…
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 owner complaint filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2015 BMW 740I have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 11,205 miles. Complaints peaked in 2016 with 1 filed that year.
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What owners are reporting
“Due to rain in san diego, the BMW 740i intake at the bottom of the front bumper injested water in a normal driving situation and the motor exploded.”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, February 8, 2016 · Engine
Compare BMW 740I model years
Recall and complaint counts for every BMW 740I model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 BMW 740I | 2 | 15 |
| 1994 BMW 740I | 2 | 7 |
| 1995 BMW 740I | 4 | 9 |
| 1996 BMW 740I | 2 | 1 |
| 1997 BMW 740I | 2 | 3 |
| 1998 BMW 740I | 0 | 8 |
| 1999 BMW 740I | 0 | 8 |
| 2000 BMW 740I | 1 | 12 |
| 2001 BMW 740I | 3 | 15 |
| 2012 BMW 740I | 1 | 4 |
| 2013 BMW 740I | 1 | 1 |
| 2014 BMW 740I | 1 | 1 |
| 2015 BMW 740I | 1 | 1 |
| 2016 BMW 740I | 0 | 12 |
| 2017 BMW 740I | 0 | 7 |
| 2018 BMW 740I | 0 | 5 |
| 2019 BMW 740I | 1 | 4 |
| 2020 BMW 740I | 2 | 1 |
| 2021 BMW 740I | 2 | 1 |
| 2023 BMW 740I | 9 | 12 |
| 2024 BMW 740I | 5 | 3 |
| 2025 BMW 740I | 3 | 0 |
Checking a specific 2015 BMW 740I
How do I know if my 2015 BMW 740I has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 1 campaign currently lists the 2015 BMW 740I; your car may already have been repaired under it.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised BMW dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 17V379000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
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Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.