2018 Bmw 740le problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Service Brakes (1)
Safety recalls (1)
Equipment:electrical 2018-09-20 · campaign 18V652000 · 3,501 vehicles
Defect: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2018 BMW 330e iPerformance, i3 Rex, i3 Sport Rex, X5 xDrive40e, i3 BEV, i3 Sport BEV and 2019 i8 and i8 Roadster vehicles and 2018-2019 530e iPerformance, 530e xDrive iPerformance and 740Le xDrive iPerformance vehicles. Capacitors within the TurboCord Portable Chargers may fail, possibly resulting in a shock hazard or a fire.
Risk: An electrical shock or a fire can increase the risk of injury or death.
Fix: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the charging cable, and replace it if necessary, free of charge. The recall began February 22, 2019. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Service bulletins (43)
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 2026-05-07 · B011325 · 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.
Engine 2025-10-01 · B011325 · 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.
Exterior Lighting 2024-03-14 · B630418 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
one or more of the led daytime running lights are dim or discolored.
Visibility:power Window Devices And Controls 2024-01-16 · B510819 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
the basic conditions for initializing the power windows are not met.
Electrical System 2024-01-11 · B611305 · 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 ã¢ââdischarged batteryã¢ââ complaints.
Equipment:electrical:infotainment 2024-01-05 · B610524 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
the central information display goes black intermittently due to resets of the head unit (hu-h3). faultb7f8f9 ãâãâ¢ãâãâãâãâ ãâãâ¢ãâãâãâãâhu-h: resetãâãâ¢ãâãâãâãâ will be stored in the hu-h3.
Showing the 6 most recent of 43 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2019-10-15 · Service Brakes · 25,000 mi“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,…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.