2018 BMW 740i Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

2018 BMW 740i recalls

No safety recalls on file for the 2018 BMW 740i.

Most common 2018 BMW 740i problems

Problem areas named in the 5 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem area	Reports
Engine	2
Suspension	2
Electrical System	1
Seat Belts	1

What owners report

2026-03-12, Engine
Oil pressure pump failure. MANY MODELS AFFECTED. MAINLY B58 ENGINES

2026-01-09, Suspension
BMW issued a warranty extension covering air suspension struts for certain vehicles (8 years / 80,000 miles). I own a 2018 BMW 740i. I reported front suspension concerns to an authorized BMW dealership (United BMW, Alpharetta, GA) at 64,354 miles (8/16/23) and again at 77,582 miles(3/19/24. Service records document front suspension issues, including thrust-rod and suspension defects. During these service visits — which occurred within the warranty-extension period — the strut warranty extension was never disclosed or applied. The suspension defect progressed, and I later had to pay out-of-pocket for air suspension strut repairs totaling over $8,500, including OEM BMW front struts. BM

2025-01-08, Suspension
The contact owns a 2018 BMW 740i. The contact stated when he was starting his vehicle a warning for "chassis" was illuminated. The contact stated that the vehicle was leaning. The contact stated that the driver side of the vehicle was raised from the road by about 4 inches and the passenger side of the vehicle was almost touching the road surface. The contact stated that turning the vehicle to the left or the right was difficult due to the lean of the vehicle. The contact had not taken the vehicle to a local dealer or independent mechanic. The vehicle was not diagnosed and was not repaired. The manufacturer was informed of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline. The failur

2023-02-14, Engine
Apparently BMW models like mine have been having the coolant expansion tanks leaking between 60 and 70 thousand miles. This causes the coolant levels to drop and causes engine failures.

2022-02-03, Electrical System
Dashboard display randomly flickers and blinks while driving Seatbelt notification chime rings even when the passenger seat is empty.

2018 BMW 740i questions

Does the 2018 BMW 740i have any recalls?

No. NHTSA has no safety recalls on file for the 2018 BMW 740i at this time.

What are the most common problems with the 2018 BMW 740i?

Based on 5 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Engine (2), Suspension (2), Electrical System (1).

How do I check if a recall on my 2018 BMW 740i has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.