2019 BMW 740I Recalls, Complaints & Specs
1 safety recall lists the 2019 BMW 740I, and owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
1 safety recall for the 2019 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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Engine (engine and engine cooling)
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2018 BMW 540d xDrive vehicles. The crankshaft sensor may be equipped with incorrect firmware, preventing the sensor from properly processing input from the crankshaft reluctor ring, possibly resulting in a vehicle stall. On September 12, 2018, BMW expanded the recall to a total of…
Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the crankshaft sensor, free of charge. The recall began September 6, 2018. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
4 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2019 BMW 740I have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA; 1 describe a crash. Reports cite 4 injuries and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 30,500 miles. Complaints peaked in 2019 with 1 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“I pulled my 2019 BMW 740i out of a residential garage and stopped the vehicle. I opened the driver's door and exited the vehicle to enter the code on the exterior garage keypad to close the garage doo”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, August 7, 2026 · Service brakes
“Excessive rain condensation is blocking the front drivers headlights. This is a known issue which BMW refuses to repair under my OEM warranty. This is a known issue with many BMW’s leading to safety i”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, September 2, 2025 · Exterior lighting
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 2019 BMW 740I
How do I know if my 2019 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 2019 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 18V465000).
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.
Other BMW models
- X53,154 complaints
- 328I2,578 complaints
- X32,004 complaints
- 325I1,386 complaints
- Z41,281 complaints
- 3 Series843 complaints
- 528I835 complaints
- 330I815 complaints
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.