2020 BMW 740i Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

2 safety recalls on file

The 2020 BMW 740i has 2 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA.

The most-reported problem area is Electrical System (1 report).

2Recalls
1Owner complaints
0Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
Is the repair still open on your 740i?

A recall covers specific vehicles. Your VIN shows whether yours still needs the free repair.

2020 BMW 740i recalls

Starter Can Overheat and Ignite a Fire Under Repeated Start Attempts

Recall 24V576Aug 1, 2024105,588 vehicles affected

If the starter motor fails, repeated attempts to start the vehicle can cause the starter to overheat from an electrical overload.

Rearview camera may be blocked or go dark in reverse

Recall 21V096Feb 19, 202113,858 vehicles affected

When the vehicle is shifted into Reverse, part of the rearview camera image can be obscured, or the screen may not turn on.

Most common 2020 BMW 740i problems

Problem areas named in the 1 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Electrical System1

What owners report

2026-06-29, Electrical System
The contact own a 2020 BMW 740I. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V644000 (Electrical System); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.

2020 BMW 740i questions

Does the 2020 BMW 740i have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls for the 2020 BMW 740i: Starter Can Overheat and Ignite a Fire Under Repeated Start Attempts; Rearview camera may be blocked or go dark in reverse. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 2020 BMW 740i?

Based on 1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Electrical System (1).

How do I check if a recall on my 2020 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.

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