The 2020 BMW 740Li has 4 recalls, the most serious involving a starter motor that can overheat after repeated start attempts and ignite nearby material in the engine compartment, creating a fire risk.
On the braking side, a hydraulic brake booster issue can cause the anti-lock braking system to stop functioning and reduce the power assistance the brakes normally provide, meaning longer stopping distances and reduced control, particularly in hard-braking situations. The backup camera can also fail to display an image when reversing, removing the view behind the vehicle and raising the risk of a collision with objects or pedestrians the driver cannot see through the rear window. Finally, the top child seat tether anchor on the rear middle seat may not be reachable in a usable way, which means a child seat placed there without relying on the three-point seatbelt may not be properly secured in a crash.
At a glance
What can fail
The starter motor may overheat due to electrical overload after repeated starting attempts.
What the fix does
The engine starter will be replaced at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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At a glance
What can fail
The rotor and shaft inside the brake system may not be properly welded and could separate during hard braking, causing loss of ABS and braking assistance.
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 top tether anchor for child car seats on the rear middle seat may be hard to reach or access.
What the fix does
Dealers will install a cover at the rear middle seat's top tether anchor position to make it accessible.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The backup camera display can be adjusted to hide the rear view image, and the vehicle remembers this setting when put in reverse, leaving the screen blank.
What the fix does
Dealers will update the backup camera software at no cost to restore the display functionality.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
