Complaints over time
Complaints about the 2018 BMW 740LE peaked in 2019, with 1 filed
Owner complaints about this model year, by the year they were filed with NHTSA.
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. The lighter column runs through October.
Model year
2018 BMW 740LE
Sedan, plug-in hybrid, AWD/All-Wheel Drive, built in Germany. Owner complaints on file from Oct 15, 2019 to Oct 15, 2019.
Recall campaigns covering this model year13,501 vehicles or units across those campaigns
Owner complaints1Below the median 2018 sedan
Severity index0.02018 sedans average 6.6
First 24 months0Complaints in its first two years
Components
100% of complaints about the 2018 BMW 740LE name brakes
Owner complaints by component. Hover or focus a bar for the crash, fire, injury or death count.
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. A complaint can name more than one component; it is counted under the first.
Recalls
One recall campaign covers the 2018 BMW 740LE
Check a specific vehicle by VIN on NHTSA's site: a campaign may cover only part of a model year's production.
| Campaign | Filed | Subject | Component | Vehicles | Remedy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18V-652 | Sep 20, 2018 | Capacitors within the TurboCord Portable Chargers may fail, possibly resulting in a shock hazard or a fire | Equipment | 3,501 | Part replacement |
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file.
Owner complaints
What owners reported about the 2018 BMW 740LE
The full text of every complaint filed with NHTSA about this model year, newest first. Complaints are filed by owners and are not verified by NHTSA; NHTSA removes personal details before publishing.
1 complaint on file, page 1 of 1.
- Filed Oct 15, 2019Failure Oct 11, 201925,000 milesRiverside, CAService 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 25,000. *LN*JB STATE FARM CLAIM ESTIMATE IS ATTACHED, CLAIM NUMBER #XX-XXXX-XXXXX 'PARTS OF THIS DOCUMENT HAVE BEEN REDACTED TO PROTECT PERSONALLY IDENTIFIABLE INFORMATION PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).'*JB
NHTSA complaint 11268691
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file.
Investigations
1 NHTSA investigation on file
- DP22005 Defect petition, Electrical system
Pedestrian alert sounds
Opened Jan 27, 2023, closed Aug 7, 2023 · led to a recall
Source: NHTSA ODI investigations file.
Service bulletins
43 manufacturer communications cover this model year
Technical service bulletins and other notices the manufacturer sent to dealers. A bulletin is not a recall.
- B011325 May 7, 2026 · Warranty Program/Extension
The EVAP systems purge (vent) valve limited warranty for defects in materials and / or workmanship has been extended to 15 years / 150,000 miles as determined from the original first in-service / delivery date. - B011325 Oct 1, 2025 · Warranty Program/Extension
The EVAP systems purge (vent) valve limited warranty for defects in materials and / or workmanship has been extended to 15 years / 150,000 miles as determined from the original first in-service / delivery date. - B630418 Mar 14, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
One or more of the LED daytime running lights are dim or discolored. - B510819 Jan 16, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
The basic conditions for initializing the power windows are not met. - B610524 Jan 5, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
The Central Information Display goes black intermittently due to resets of the Head Unit (HU-H3). FaultB7F8F9 âÃÂÓ âÃÂÃÂHU-H: ResetâÃÂàwill be stored in the HU-H3. - B611305 Jan 11, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
The electrical system of BMW vehicles has been subject to an ongoing development process over the last few years. This has led to increased demands being placed on the battery. This document covers important information for the dealer on how to handle âdisc… - B320223 Jan 4, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
SITUATION Unusual noises occur only when operating the steering column in the axial direction. 1. A one-time thump sound at the start of movement Shortly after the steering column starts moving, retracting, or extending, a one-time thump noise is heard. … - B160623 Dec 20, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Engine will crank but not start. There is no communication with the integrated fuel module (TFE) whendiagnosing with ISTA. The following two fault codes will be stored in the DME: 032B43 - Low fuel pressure system, electric fuel pump: pressure value too l… - B653423 Nov 22, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Customers may state that the alarm system (DWA) is not active after locking their unoccupied vehicle. Depending on the vehicleâ™s equipment and settings, no acoustic or optical confirmation (folding the mirrors/blinking confirmation) is noticeable. Additio… - B631323 Nov 9, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
The carpet welcome light(s) turns on either after a delay, or does not function at all. - B612823 Nov 9, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
A thumping sound is heard when the window reaches the closing end stop. - B011423 Nov 13, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
PRESSURE CONTROL VALVE (PCV) EXTENDED LTD WTY 15 YEARS/150,000 MILES - B010919 Nov 16, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
DIESEL FUEL INJECTORS: LTD WTY EXTENSION TO 10 YEARS/120,000 MILES - SIB650922 Aug 1, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
The sound output intermittently drops out entirely. This can be reproduced with all audio sources as well as telephone and voice output. - B170121 Feb 1, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
The quick disconnect coupling on the cylinder head coolant vent line could break at the cylinder head. This would lead to loss of coolant from the engine. - B511319 Dec 1, 2019 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
DOOR LATCHING COMPLAINTS IN COLD WEATHER: Below freezing ambient temperatures: One or more doors (front or rear) may not open when attempting to enter or After opening they may not correctly latch A leaking seal on the outer Bowden release cable may allow w… - B640618 Jul 1, 2018 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
INDIRECT VENTILATION FEATURE IS MISSING IN IDRIVE: The customer cannot find the "indirect ventilation" function in the IDrive, as described in the integrated operating instructions or in the enclosed Owner's Handbook. - B630118 Jul 1, 2018 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
FLICKERING LIGHTS- INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR: Intermittently the interior and/or exterior lights are flickering or flashing and there is no audio function. - B620618 Jul 1, 2018 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
FUEL GAUGE INCORRECTLY DISPLAYING LOW FUEL LEVEL AFTER VEHICLE IS REFUELED: Occasionally, on restart after refueling, the fuel gauge will display the fuel level as low (minimum) and the range display will be at an implausible (maximum) value. - B620518 Jul 1, 2018 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
HEADS UP DISPLAY SPORADICALLY INOPERATIVE: Fault memory entry ÒB7F6E4 HUD: Fault in display backlighting is stored in the instrument cluster. - B520518 Jul 1, 2018 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
SEAT MEMORY SWITCH SPORADICALLY NOT FUNCTIONING: Selecting one of the saved seat positions (via the memory seat position switch on the door panel), fails to work. - B840214 Jul 1, 2018 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
CONNECTEDDRIVE/BMW ASSIST SYSTEM DIAGNOSIS INFORMATION: ConnectedDrive/BMW Assist features are partially or completely inoperative. - B720417 Jul 1, 2018 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
FALSE WARNINGS THAT THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT IS OCCUPIED WITHOUT THE SEAT BELT BUCKLED: Acoustic and visual warnings indicate that the front passenger seat is occupied and the seat belt is not fastened, when the seat is actually unoccupied. - B651316 Jun 1, 2018 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
COMPONENT PROTECTION ACTIVE. HEAD UNITS CANNOT BE SWAPPED BETWEEN VEHICLES FOR TESTING.: If either the head unit (NBT-EVO or ENTRY-NAV-EVO) or the Body Domain Controller (BDC) are swapped into a different vehicle they will cause the head unit to enter a loc… - B650709 Jun 1, 2018 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
NAVIGATION SYSTEM: REPORTING MISSING OR INCORRECT ROAD MAP DATA: The route guidance is inaccurate and therefore irritating to the customer; or it is not possible to locate certain addresses, for instance: - B121818 Jul 1, 2018 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
DME FC 20E120 IS STORED AND THE MIL IS ILLUMINATED: The Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) is illuminated and the following fault code is stored in the Digital Motor Electronics (DME). - B120418 Jul 1, 2018 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
BUZZING NOISE FROM VALVETRONIC MOTOR BEFORE OR AFTER ENGINE OPERATION: Buzzing noise may be heard from the Valvetronic motor when the vehicle is unlocked, before the engine is started, or after the engine is turned off. - B840818 May 1, 2018 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
HEAD UNIT HIGH 2 RESET WHILE BLUETOOTH IS CONNECTED: The following event may cause an unexpected reset of the Head Unit High 2 (NBT EVO) when: - B651117 May 1, 2018 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
NAVIGATION PRO (NBT EVO) MAP UPDATE NOT POSSIBLE, NAVIGATION DOES NOT START: Navigation system will not start at all or the: ÒNavigation system startsÓ message is permanently displayed; or - B650709 May 1, 2018 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
NAVIGATION SYSTEM: REPORTING MISSING OR INCORRECT ROAD MAP DATA: The route guidance is inaccurate and therefore irritating to the customer; or it is not possible to locate certain addresses, for instance: - B620618 May 1, 2018 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
FUEL GAUGE INCORRECTLY DISPLAYING LOW FUEL LEVEL: Occasionally, on restart after refueling, the fuel gauge will display the fuel level as low (minimum) and the range display will be at an implausible (maximum) value. - B620518 May 1, 2018 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
HEADS UP DISPLAY SPORADICALLY INOPERATIVE: Fault memory entry ÒB7F6E4 HUD: Fault in display backlighting Òis stored in the instrument cluster. - B610818 May 1, 2018 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
SME FCS 21F156 21F1F7: The following codes are saved in the battery management electronics (SME) fault memory: - B610618 May 1, 2018 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
SERVICE ACTION: REPOSITION DOOR WIRING HARNESS: Door wiring harnesses must be inspected in both front doors. - B840314 Jan 1, 2018 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Bluetooth Connection Failures: There are various connectivity failures with the following devices: Apple iPhones: Samsung S6 and the S6 Edge. - B651316 Jan 1, 2018 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
NBT-EVO (NEXT GENERATION NAVIGATION PROFESSIONAL) HEAD UNIT CANNOT BE SWAPPED BETWEEN VEHICLES FOR TESTING. ÕCOMPONENT PROTECTION ACTIVEÕ - B650318 Jan 1, 2018 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
NO AUDIO PLAYBACK AFTER REPLACING THE HEAD UNIT HIGH 2 (HU-H2): After replacing the Head Unit High (HU-H2) and performing ISTA4 programming, there is no audio playback. - B611316 Jan 1, 2018 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
KLE CHARGING FAULT 21E6E9: During the ISTA short test diagnosis, fault code 21E6E9 Ð ÒCharging electronics: Charging mode interruptedÓ is found stored in the KLE (Convenience Charging Electronics) module. - B540417 Jan 1, 2018 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
CREAKING OR RATTLING NOISE FROM SUNROOF AREA: Creaking and/or rattling noise from the vicinity of the sunroof, especially when driving on uneven road surface. - B513016 Jan 1, 2018 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
TAILGATE UNINTENTIONALLY OPENS: Trunk/tailgate may open when vehicle is locked. - B340118 Jan 1, 2018 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
DYNAMIC STABILITY CONTROL (DSC) FAULT MEMORY ENTRIES AFTER PROGRAMMING: After programming, the following fault code entries can be entered in the DSC fault memory: - B610318 Apr 1, 2018 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
VEHICLE WILL NOT RESTART EME FC 2223A7/2223A8: Message "Engine restart not possible. Have this checked by nearest BMW Service Workshop." - B621717 Feb 1, 2018 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
ERRONEOUS HEAD-UP DISPLAY FAULT IN INSTRUMENT CLUSTER: B7F6E3 - HUD: Fault in the communication (HUD not answering) in instrument cluster fault.
Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications files.