2018 Bmw 740i problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Suspension (2) · Engine (2) · Seat Belts (1)
Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (231)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Engine 2026-06-26 · B010224 · 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.
Suspension 2026-03-27 · B010522 · Warranty Program/Extension
the front and rear air suspension strut assemblies limited warranty for defects in materials or workmanship has been extended to 8 years /80,000 miles as determined from the original in-service date.
Seats 2026-02-11 · B720125 · Warranty Program/Extension
a situation may occur where the front passenger seat is not occupied; however, a “fasten seat belt” warning and a front passenger seat air bag deactivation message appears. if the situation is currently present, sit in the seat and move the seat to a slightly different position. the pol (passenger o
Electrical System 2025-10-29 · B720125 · Warranty Program/Extension
a situation may occur where the front passenger seat is not occupied; however, a “fasten seat belt” warning and a front passenger seat air bag deactivation message appears. if the situation is currently present, sit in the seat and move the seat to a slightly different position. the pol (passenger o
Air Bags 2025-06-10 · B720125 · Warranty Program/Extension
the supplemental restraint systems (srs) front passenger’s seat occupancy capacitive interior sensor (cis) mat for defects in materials and/or workmanship that causes a false seat occupancy alert to occur has been extended to 10 years / 120,000 miles as determined from the vehicle's original in-serv
Air Bags 2025-05-01 · B720125 · Warranty Program/Extension
a situation may occur where the front passenger seat is not occupied; however, a “fasten seat belt” warning and a front passenger seat air bag deactivation message appears. if the situation is currently present, sit in the seat and move the seat to a slightly different position. the pol (passenger o
Showing the 6 most recent of 231 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2026-03-12 · Engine“oil pressure pump failure. many models affected. mainly b58 engines…”
2026-01-09 · Suspension“bmw issued a warranty extension covering air suspension struts for certain vehicles (8 years / 80,000 miles). i own a 2018 bmw 740i. i reported front suspension concerns to an authorized bmw dealership (united bmw, alpharetta, ga) at 64,354 miles (8/16/23) and again at 77,582 miles(3/19/24. service records document front suspension issues, includi…”
2025-01-08 · Suspension · 96,000 mi“the contact owns a 2018 bmw 740i. the contact stated when he was starting his vehicle a warning for "chassis" was illuminated. the contact stated that the vehicle was leaning. the contact stated that the driver side of the vehicle was raised from the road by about 4 inches and the passenger side of the vehicle was almost touching the road surface. …”
2023-02-14 · Engine“apparently bmw models like mine have been having the coolant expansion tanks leaking between 60 and 70 thousand miles. this causes the coolant levels to drop and causes engine failures. …”
2022-02-03 · Seat Belts“dashboard display randomly flickers and blinks while driving seatbelt notification chime rings even when the passenger seat is empty. …”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.