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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.
This page covers 8 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 8 recalls, the most serious being a brake system fault where the integrated brake unit can lose power assist, extend stopping distances, and cause the anti-lock brakes and stability control to stop working.
The front seats carry a separate safety concern: a weld on the seat length adjustment mechanism may not hold properly, meaning the seat could fail to restrain an occupant in a crash. On the electrical and controls side, vehicles with the dashboard Interaction Bar may find that the windshield defrost and hazard warning lights become unresponsive and their indicator lights fail to illuminate. The windshield wipers can also fail in certain weather conditions, cutting visibility. A loose ground connection to the steering wheel can disable the hands-on detection system, which means the car may not recognize when the driver has let go of the wheel and will not trigger the emergency stopping assistant. There is also a telematics issue where the system may fail to transmit the vehicle's location to emergency responders after a crash, potentially delaying help.
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.
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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.