NHTSA Recall 17V379000: Exterior lighting
BMW of North America, LLC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 92 vehicles. It affects 8 models including the BMW 740I.
| NHTSA campaign | 17V379000 |
|---|---|
| Component | EXTERIOR LIGHTING |
| Report received | June 14, 2017 |
| Owner notification | August 11, 2017 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
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 Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Safety risk
Vehicles with the incorrect left rear lamp assemblies may be less conspicuous to other drivers, possibly increasing the risk of a crash.
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 1-800-525-7417.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 17V379000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| BMW 740I | 2013, 2014, 2015 |
| BMW 740LI | 2013, 2014, 2015 |
| BMW 740LXI | 2013, 2014, 2015 |
| BMW 750I | 2013, 2014, 2015 |
| BMW 750LI | 2013, 2014, 2015 |
| BMW 750LXI | 2013, 2014, 2015 |
| BMW 750XI | 2013, 2014, 2015 |
| BMW Active Hybrid 7 | 2014 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.