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This page covers 9 recalls and EPA fuel economy for the 2023 BMW 740i.
27 mpg combined
8.7 L/100km
Large Cars
Fuel economy data from fueleconomy.gov (EPA / U.S. Dept. of Energy). Annual cost based on 15,000 mi/yr at 55% city driving and current fuel prices. MPG is U.S. gallons; L/100km converted.
The 2023 BMW 740i has 9 recalls, the most serious being a braking system defect that can reduce power brake assist, extend stopping distances, and cause the anti-lock brakes and electronic stability control to stop functioning properly.
Several recalls address overlapping aspects of this same braking issue, where the integrated brake system control module can malfunction in ways that affect rear brake function, ABS response, and stability control simultaneously. Prior repair attempts did not fully resolve the issue across all affected vehicles, resulting in multiple campaigns targeting the same core problem.
On the occupant safety side, the front seat length adjustment may have inadequate welds, which can prevent the seat from holding an occupant securely in a crash. There is also a concern with the steering wheel's ground connection: if it is not properly attached, the hands-on detection system stops working, meaning the car cannot tell when the driver has removed their hands from the wheel and will not trigger the emergency stopping assistant if needed.
Two electrical recalls affect dashboard controls. On vehicles equipped with the Interaction Bar, the dashboard control interface can fail to activate the windshield defrost or defogging system and may also prevent the hazard warning lights from switching on, leaving the driver without either function in conditions where both matter. Separately, a poor ground connection is not the only wiper-related concern: the windshield wipers themselves can stop working in certain weather conditions, cutting visibility sharply.
The final recall covers the telematics control unit, which can fail to transmit the vehicle's location to emergency responders after a crash, potentially delaying the arrival of help.
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At a glance
What can fail
The integrated brake system may fail, reducing power brake assist or preventing the anti-lock brake and stability control systems from working properly.
What the fix does
The integrated brake system will be inspected and replaced if needed at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The integrated brake system may fail, reducing power brake assist or preventing the antilock brake and stability control systems from working properly.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the integrated brake module at no cost. Parts availability and service scheduling will be confirmed in a second letter.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
Welds in the servomotor of the brake control module may break, causing loss of power brake assist, rear braking, and potentially the antilock brake and stability control systems.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the integrated brake system at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The integrated brake system may fail, reducing power brake assist or preventing the antilock brake and stability control systems from working properly.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the integrated brake system at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The steering wheel's ground connection may not be properly attached, which can disable the hands-on detection system that monitors if the driver is holding the wheel.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect the ground connection and reattach it if needed, at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The windshield wipers may stop working during certain weather conditions, potentially reducing visibility.
What the fix does
Your dealer will inspect and replace the windshield wiper system if needed, at no charge.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The dashboard Interaction Bar may fail to activate the windshield defrosting/defogging system and hazard warning lights, and its control buttons may not light up when pressed.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the Interaction Bar at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The front seat length adjustment system may not be properly welded, potentially causing the adjustment mechanism to fail.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect front seats and replace the seat front structure and adjustment system if needed, at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The telematics control unit may fail to send your vehicle's location to emergency responders during a crash or emergency call.
What the fix does
Dealers will update the telematics control unit software at no cost to restore location transmission to emergency services.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
