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2021 BMW 740LI

5 open recalls

Read the first one before you drive it again. Every repair below is free.

Key facts

  • Recall repairs are free by law, however old the vehicle is.
  • You don't need to be the original owner to have it fixed.
  • There is no deadline — an open recall stays open until it's repaired.

Open recalls

Source: NHTSA · synced 29 Jul 2026 13:14
Fire risk Electrical system

An overheated starter motor can ignite nearby combustible material in the engine compartment, increasing the risk of a fire.

After repeated attempts, the starter motor may overheat from an electrical overload.

What to do: Park away from buildings and book the repair now.

Free repair · 145,102 vehicles affected Read campaign 25V644000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
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Repair soon Service brakes

A loss of ABS and a reduction in braking assistance can increase the risk of a crash.

The rotor and shaft within the integrated brake system may not have been welded properly and could separate during a hard braking event, possibly resulting in a loss of the Antilock Brake System (ABS) and braking assistance.

What to do: Book this in with a dealer now. It affects a safety system.

Free repair · 893 vehicles affected Read campaign 21V062000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Repair when you can Power train

A broken output shaft can lead to a loss of drive power or a rollaway condition in a parked vehicle (if the parking brake is not engaged), increasing the risk of a crash.

The output shafts (left/right) which transfer power from the driveshaft to the rear wheels may break due to a heat treatment error during supplier production.

What to do: Book it in at your next service. There is no deadline and no charge.

Free repair · 28 vehicles affected Read campaign 21V046000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Fire risk Electrical system

Increased electrical resistance can increase the risk of a fire.

The connection between the 48-Volt battery and the starter-generator may not have been assembled properly, which can cause increased electrical resistance at the connections.

What to do: Park away from buildings and book the repair now.

Free repair · 812 vehicles affected Read campaign 20V761000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Repair when you can Child seat

A child restraint system placed on the vehicle's rear middle seat without utilizing the three-point safety belt, could increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash.

The top child seat tether anchor on the rear middle seat may not be readily accessible. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 225, Section 6.1(b) "Child Restraint Anchorage Systems."

What to do: Book it in at your next service. There is no deadline and no charge.

Free repair · 16 vehicles affected Read campaign 20V379000 on NHTSA.gov ↗

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