2018 BMW 740LE Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

1 safety recall on file

The 2018 BMW 740LE has 1 safety recall on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA.

The most-reported problem area is Service Brakes (1 report).

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

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

2018 BMW 740LE recalls

Charging Cable Capacitors May Fail, Causing Shock or Fire

Recall 18V652Sep 20, 20183,501 vehicles affected

Capacitors inside the portable charging cable (TurboCord) used with these plug-in hybrid and electric BMWs may fail.

Most common 2018 BMW 740LE problems

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

Problem areaReports
Service Brakes1

What owners report

2019-10-15, Service Brakes
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 BMW 740LE. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED AND THE VEHICLE FAILED TO STOP. AS A RESULT, THE VEHICLE CRASHED INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED. THERE WERE NO INJURIES SUSTAINED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO BMW OF RIVERSIDE (3060 ADAMS ST, RIVERSIDE, CA 92504, (951) 373-5000) WHERE IT WAS TEST DRIVEN AND THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE BRAKES FELT SPONGY. THE VEHICLE WAS CURRENTLY AT THE DEALER WAITING FOR AN ENGINEER TO PERFORM ADDITIONAL DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE CONTACT WAS NOT SURE IF THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY

2018 BMW 740LE questions

Does the 2018 BMW 740LE have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 2018 BMW 740LE: Charging Cable Capacitors May Fail, Causing Shock or Fire. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

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

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

How do I check if a recall on my 2018 BMW 740LE 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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