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Model year

2018 BMW 740LI

Body and fuel not decoded. Owner complaints on file from no date to no date.

Recalls (0)Complaints (0)Investigations (0)Bulletins (63)
Recall campaigns covering this model year0No recall campaign lists this model year
Owner complaints0Not enough peers on file
Severity indexNoneCrash, fire, injury or death per 100
First 24 months0Complaints in its first two years
Complaints over time

Complaints about the 2018 BMW 740LI by year filed

Owner complaints about this model year, by the year they were filed with NHTSA.

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Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. The lighter column runs through October.
Components

Complaints by component

Owner complaints by component. Hover or focus a bar for the crash, fire, injury or death count.

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Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. A complaint can name more than one component; it is counted under the first.
Recalls

No recall campaign lists the 2018 BMW 740LI

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Owner complaints

What owners reported about the 2018 BMW 740LI

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.

0 complaints on file.

    Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file.
    Investigations

    NHTSA has not opened an investigation on this model year

    Source: NHTSA ODI investigations file.
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    Service bulletins

    63 manufacturer communications cover this model year

    Technical service bulletins and other notices the manufacturer sent to dealers. A bulletin is not a recall; the 60 most recent are listed.

    • 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.
    • SIB010522 Jul 1, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Component-Specific Limited Warranty Extension For the eligible vehicles, BMW of North America, LLC (BMW NA) is extending the limited warranty for the vehicle's front and rear air suspension strut assemblies (item # 1 Front and # 2 Rear, shown) to: 8 years/…
    • 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.
    • 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:
    • B122018 Jun 1, 2018 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      SERVICE ACTION: PROGRAM CONTROL UNITS (DME): The check engine light is illuminated and the vehicle may run roughly
    • 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:
    • B840616 May 1, 2018 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      BMW ONLINE NON-FUNCTIONAL: CHECK ICC-ID IN ACCOUNT: BMW Online/BMW ConnectedDrive not functional.
    • 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.
    • 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.
    • B840818 Apr 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:
    • B840718 Apr 1, 2018 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      IPHONE: CALL LIST MISSING AFTER RESTART: The call list from iPhone 8 or iPhone X, that is displayed, is missing after cycling the ignition.
    • B660817 Apr 1, 2018 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      REAR VIEW CAMERA FAILS TO DISPLAY IMAGE: Sporadically, when the rear view camera is activated, either via selecting reverse with the shift selector or by direct camera selection, no image appears in the display.
    • B651316 Apr 1, 2018 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      NBT-EVO Head Unit Cannot be Swapped between Vehicles for Testing: If either the NBT-EVO head unit or Body Domain Controller (BDC) are swapped into a different vehicle they will cause the head unit NBT-EVO to enter a locked mode once it recognizes a differen…
    • B621215 Apr 1, 2018 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      INSTRUMENT CLUSTER OUTSIDE TEMPERATURE DISPLAY IMPLAUSIBLE: In the Instrument Cluster (Kombi) display you may observe an implausible outside temperature reading.
    • B612217 Apr 1, 2018 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      DIAGNOSTIC COMMUNICATION WITH FLEXRAY CONTROL MODULES NOT POSSIBLE: There are no customer complaints associated with this issue.
    • B340318 Apr 1, 2018 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      ELECTROMECHANICAL HOLDING BRAKE (EMF) ERROR
    • B310112 Apr 1, 2018 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      CRACKING NOISES FROM THE FRONT AXLE AREA WHILE TURNING THE WHEELS, WHEN STATIONARY OR PARKING
    • B170118 Apr 1, 2018 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      HEATER HOSE IS CONTACTING THE STEERING SHAFT: The customer may complain of a coolant leak from the front of the vehicle, or a noise when turning the steering wheel.
    • B120718 Apr 1, 2018 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      DME FC 1C0102 IS STORED WITH NO OTHER RELATED FAULTS: The following fault has been stored in the Digital Motor electronics (DME) fault memory with no other engine oil pressure faults stored.
    • B840618 Mar 1, 2018 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      CONNECTEDDRIVE-REMOTE SERVICES DO NOT FUNCTION: Remote Services (such as locking and unlocking the car, vehicle location by honking the horn, flashing the lights or on the map in the BMW Connected App) do not function after vehicle has been sitting for exte…
    • B720417 Mar 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.
    • B660218 Mar 1, 2018 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      RADIO REMOTE SPORADICALLY INOPERATIVE: Sporadically one or both of the below situations can occur:
    • B651316 Mar 1, 2018 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      NBT-EVO Head Unit Cannot be Swapped between Vehicles for Testing. 'Component Protection Active': If either the NBT-EVO head unit or Body Domain Controller (BDC) are swapped into a different vehicle they will cause the head unit NBT-EVO to enter a locked mod…
    • B841117 Feb 1, 2018 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      BMW APPS RANDOMLY STARTS PLAYING ON ITS OWN: While listening to FM, or AM, or Satellite Radio (SDARs), the audio source randomly switches to BMW Apps (Pandora, Spotify, Audible etc.) with no input from driver or passenger.
    • B840318 Feb 1, 2018 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      TOUCH COMMAND: SEAT CONTROL FUNCTION MISSING AFTER PROGRAMMING: The seat adjustment function for front passenger and rear seats is missing from the BMW Touch Command.
    • B661317 Feb 1, 2018 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      SURROUND VIEW CAMERA DISPLAYS INCORRECT VEHICLE MODEL: After programming the vehicle, the incorrect vehicle model is displayed in the CID (Central Information Display) when surround view camera function is active.
    • B660418 Feb 1, 2018 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      DURING PARKING MANEUVERING ASSISTANT OPERATION, DRIVER GEAR INPUT IS IGNORED: Sporadically, during a Parking Maneuvering Assistant or Parking Assistant operation the gear change requested (R to D or D to R) by the driver is ignored.
    • B660218 Feb 1, 2018 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      COMFORT ACCESS SPORADICALLY INOPERATIVE: Sporadically, vehicle is unable to be locked or unlocked via the door handle.
    • B640118 Feb 1, 2018 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      TEMPERATURE REGULATION OF AUTOMATIC CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM IS NOT ACCEPTABLE: Air distribution and/or temperature regulation variation exceeds design parameters.
    • B630118 Feb 1, 2018 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      FLICKERING LIGHTS- INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR: Intermittently interior and/or exterior lights are flickering or flashing and no audio function.
    • B621817 Feb 1, 2018 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      FUEL GAUGE ERRONEOUS DISPLAY: Vehicle runs out of fuel but the instrument cluster still displays fuel remaining in the tank.
    • 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.
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