2021 BMW 740LI Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

5 safety recalls on file

The 2021 BMW 740LI has 5 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.

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2021 BMW 740LI recalls

Starter Motor May Overheat and Cause a Fire

Recall 25V644Sep 25, 2025145,102 vehicles affected

The starter motor may overheat after repeated start attempts because of an electrical overload.

Brake rotor may separate, causing loss of ABS and braking assist

Recall 21V062Feb 10, 2021893 vehicles affected

A welding defect in the integrated brake system's rotor and shaft may allow them to separate during hard braking.

Rear Axle Shafts May Break, Causing Power Loss or Rollaway

Recall 21V046Feb 3, 202128 vehicles affected

Certain 2020-2021 BMW 530i xDrive, 540i xDrive and 2021 740Li xDrive vehicles may have output shafts that break at the rear wheels.

Loose 48-Volt Battery Connection Can Cause Fire Risk

Recall 20V761Dec 9, 2020812 vehicles affected

The connection between the 48-volt battery and the starter-generator may not have been assembled properly.

Child seat tether anchor hard to reach in rear middle seat

Recall 20V379Jun 30, 202016 vehicles affected

The top tether anchor for a child seat at the rear middle seating position may not be readily accessible on these vehicles.

2021 BMW 740LI questions

Does the 2021 BMW 740LI have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 5 safety recalls for the 2021 BMW 740LI: Starter Motor May Overheat and Cause a Fire; Brake rotor may separate, causing loss of ABS and braking assist; Rear Axle Shafts May Break, Causing Power Loss or Rollaway; Loose 48-Volt Battery Connection Can Cause Fire Risk; Child seat tether anchor hard to reach in rear middle seat. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

How do I check if a recall on my 2021 BMW 740LI 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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