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What can fail
This page covers 8 recalls and 11 owner complaints for the 2023 BMW 760i.
Brake system complaints dominate what owners of the 2023 BMW 760i report. The most consistent theme involves the hydraulic brakes, where multiple owners describe the brake pedal becoming stiff or unresponsive, accompanied by a dashboard warning indicating a braking system failure. A separate but related pattern involves the automatic emergency braking system activating unexpectedly during normal driving at moderate speeds, causing the car to slow abruptly without any apparent hazard present. Owners report these uninstructed braking events as startling and abrupt, with loose items inside the cabin being thrown forward during the sudden deceleration. A handful of owners note that when they contacted dealers, replacement parts were not yet available.
11
Total Complaints
1
Crash-Related
By System
Complaints are owner-reported and reflect individual experiences, not confirmed defects. They are distinct from recalls. Data sourced from the national vehicle safety complaint database.
The 2023 BMW 760i has 8 recalls, the most serious being a brake system defect where power brake assist can fail and the anti-lock brakes and stability control can stop functioning, extending stopping distances and reducing vehicle control. As a hybrid electric model, a separate recall covers a charging unit in the high-voltage battery system that can interrupt electrical power while driving and stall the engine.
Two seat recalls affect this vehicle: a weld on the front seat length adjustment may not hold, preventing proper occupant restraint in a crash, and on vehicles with the Executive Lounge Seating Package, a software fault can disable the front passenger airbag, knee airbag, and active headrest.
Several electrical and visibility issues round out the list. Vehicles with the dashboard Interaction Bar may lose the ability to activate windshield defrost or hazard warning lights, and the windshield wipers can fail in certain weather conditions. A loose ground connection at the steering wheel can disable the hands-on detection system, meaning the vehicle may not recognize when the driver's hands leave the wheel and will not trigger the emergency stopping assistant. The telematics unit may also fail to transmit the vehicle's location to emergency responders after a crash.
At a glance
What can fail
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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The high voltage battery charging unit may have internal components that are improperly connected or assembled, potentially causing charging system failure.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the high voltage battery charging unit at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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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.
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The front passenger seat's electronic control unit software may fail to recognize the seat position, which could disable the front passenger air bag, knee air bag, and active headrest.
What the fix does
Dealers will reprogram the front passenger seat electronic control unit software at no cost to restore proper air bag and headrest function.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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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.