Model year

2022 BMW 740LI

Sedan, gasoline, built in Germany. Owner complaints on file from Dec 11, 2025 to Mar 19, 2026.

Recall campaigns covering this model year1145k vehicles or units across those campaigns
Owner complaints4Below the median 2022 sedan
Severity index0.02022 sedans average 7.1
First 24 months0Complaints in its first two years
Complaints over time

Complaints about the 2022 BMW 740LI peaked in 2025, with 2 filed

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

00.511.52202522026
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. The lighter column runs through October.
Components

75% of complaints about the 2022 BMW 740LI name electrical system

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

Electrical system
3
Engine and cooling
1
Driver assistance
1
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 2022 BMW 740LI

Check a specific vehicle by VIN on NHTSA's site: a campaign may cover only part of a model year's production.

Recall campaigns for the 2022 BMW 740LI
CampaignFiledSubjectComponentVehiclesRemedy
25V-644Sep 25, 2025After repeated attempts, the starter motor may overheat from an electrical overloadElectrical system145,102Part replacement
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file.
Owner complaints

What owners reported about the 2022 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.

4 complaints on file, page 1 of 1.

  1. Filed Mar 19, 2026Failure Mar 19, 202641,000 milesOakland, CALane departure

    The contact owns a 2022 BMW 740LI. The contact stated that while driving at undisclosed speeds, the Lane Departure feature malfunctioned on several occasions, causing the vehicle to be pulled into another lane or into the opposite direction. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed, and determined that the KAFAS camera and the windshield needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 41,000.

    NHTSA complaint 11725646
  2. Filed Feb 9, 2026Failure May 9, 2025Oakland, CAElectrical system

    The contact owns a 2022 BMW 740LI. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V644000 (Electrical System); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact stated that after walking outside to the parked vehicle, the passenger’s side rear window was open. The failure occurred intermittently; however, on one occasion during the failure, all the windows and the sunroof were opened. The dealer was contacted and confirmed that the part for the recall repair was not yet available. The dealer reset the window system and repaired the window module; however, the failure persisted. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was unknown.

    NHTSA complaint 11716735
  3. Filed Dec 29, 2025Failure Dec 26, 202570,000 milesDesoto, TXElectrical system

    The contact owns a 2022 BMW 740LI. The contact stated while attempting to start the vehicle, the contact noticed an abnormal burning odor. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact was unable to start the vehicle and called a tow truck. The contact stated that while the tow truck driver was attempting to start the vehicle with the hood opened, the contact noticed smoke coming from the engine compartment. The vehicle was towed to a local dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that the engine starter needed to be replaced. The dealer advised the contact that the original starter would be replaced with a similar starter because the recall remedy for NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V644000 (Electrical System) was not yet available. The contact was advised that the starter would later be replaced with the recall part once the part became available, and the contact could request reimbursement from the manufacturer. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 70,000.

    NHTSA complaint 11707604
  4. Filed Dec 11, 2025Failure Sep 25, 2025Hallandale Beach, FLElectrical system, Engine, Unknown or other

    This vehicle is affected by NHTSA Recall 25V644 (starter motor – fire risk). The recall remedy has been listed as “Remedy Not Available” since September 25, 2025, and remains unavailable more than two months later. BMW did not notify me about this safety recall. I only discovered it after a third-party platform automatically deactivated the vehicle due to the open recall. In addition, this vehicle has recently developed starting issues — it now struggles to start and requires multiple attempts. This may indicate that the defective starter component described in the recall is already failing. Combined with the stated fire risk, this creates a serious daily safety concern. BMW advises owners to park outside and away from structures, but provides no remedy, no timeline, and no assistance. Multiple inquiries to BMW Recall Support were answered with the same message: there is no known timeframe for parts or repair. I am filing this complaint because the manufacturer has not provided a remedy, has not communicated adequately, and the defect appears to be progressing in a way that increases the risk described by NHTSA. I respectfully request that NHTSA review the extended delay, lack of remedy, lack of notification, and the presence of active symptoms related to this safety defect

    NHTSA complaint 11704427
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file.
Investigations

NHTSA has not opened an investigation on this model year

Source: NHTSA ODI investigations file.
Service bulletins

17 manufacturer communications cover this model year

Technical service bulletins and other notices the manufacturer sent to dealers. A bulletin is not a recall.

  • 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…
  • B360121 Jan 8, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    At low outside temperatures (below 40 degrees F) and slow driving speeds (i.e. when parking, maneuvering)with a large steering angle, the front end can be slightly axially misaligned. This can be felt (jerking)/ heard via an acoustic acknowledgement (clunk…
  • 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. …
  • B160123 Jan 5, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    A vehicle arrives at your center to be diagnosed for a micro-leak in the fuel evaporative (EVAP) system(NVLD natural vacuum leak detection). For this condition, the following fault is stored in the DME: 190302 - fuel tank ventilation and scavenging air sy…
  • 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.
  • B631123 Sep 5, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Moisture is visible in one or both of the Daytime Running Light (DRL) headlights.
  • SIB510223 Feb 10, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    POPPING SOUND AT THE TOP OF THE C-PILLAR
  • SIB260422 Feb 6, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Engine Variants Updated.
  • 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/…
  • SIB010522 May 1, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Component specific limited warranty extension. This component-specific limited warranty extension applies to defects in materials or workmanship. This coverage is subject to the same vehicle eligibility requirements, limitations and exclusions that apply to…
Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications files.