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2020 BMW 740I Recalls, Complaints & Specs

2 safety recalls list the 2020 BMW 740I, and owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.

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2 safety recalls for the 2020 BMW 740I

Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.

  1. Software (engine and engine cooling) and starter assembly (electrical system)

    NHTSA 24V576000 Reported 105,588 vehicles potentially affected BMW of North America, LLC

    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…

    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.

  2. Software (back over prevention) and camera (back over prevention)

    NHTSA 21V096000 Reported 13,858 vehicles potentially affected BMW of North America, LLC

    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,…

    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.

1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA

Owners of the 2020 BMW 740I have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA. Complaints peaked in 2026 with 1 filed that year.

Most-reported components

What owners are reporting

“The contact own a 2020 BMW 740I. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V644000 (Electrical System); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local d”

Owner complaint to NHTSA, June 29, 2026 · Electrical system

Compare BMW 740I model years

Recall and complaint counts for every BMW 740I model year in NHTSA's database.

Model yearRecallsComplaints
1993 BMW 740I215
1994 BMW 740I27
1995 BMW 740I49
1996 BMW 740I21
1997 BMW 740I23
1998 BMW 740I08
1999 BMW 740I08
2000 BMW 740I112
2001 BMW 740I315
2012 BMW 740I14
2013 BMW 740I11
2014 BMW 740I11
2015 BMW 740I11
2016 BMW 740I012
2017 BMW 740I07
2018 BMW 740I05
2019 BMW 740I14
2020 BMW 740I21
2021 BMW 740I21
2023 BMW 740I912
2024 BMW 740I53
2025 BMW 740I30

Checking a specific 2020 BMW 740I

How do I know if my 2020 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. 2 campaigns currently list the 2020 BMW 740I; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.

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 21V096000).

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

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.