2019 Bmw 740i problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Visibility:sun/Moon Roof Assembly (1) · Structure:interior Panels:dashboard (1) · Service Brakes (1)
Safety recalls (1)
Engine And Engine Cooling:engine 2018-07-11 · campaign 18V465000 · 5,309 vehicles
Defect: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2018 BMW 540d xDrive vehicles. The crankshaft sensor may be equipped with incorrect firmware, preventing the sensor from properly processing input from the crankshaft reluctor ring, possibly resulting in a vehicle stall. On September 12, 2018, BMW expanded the recall to a total of 5,309 vehicles including certain 2018-2019 BMW 540d xDrive, 230i M240i, M240i xDrive, X2 sDrive28i, X2 xDrive28i, X1 sDrive28i, X1 xDrive28i, 330i, 330i xDrive,
Risk: A vehicle stall can increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the crankshaft sensor, free of charge. The recall began September 6, 2018. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Service bulletins (232)
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
Electrical System 2024-12-31 · B011824 · Warranty Program/Extension
the telematics control units (tcu) internal emergency (backup) battery for defects in materials and/or workmanship has been extended to 6 years without mileage limitation, as determined from the vehicles original first in-service / delivery date.
Showing the 6 most recent of 232 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2026-08-07 · Service Brakes · 💥 crash“i pulled my 2019 bmw 740i out of a residential garage and stopped the vehicle. i opened the driver's door and exited the vehicle to enter the code on the exterior garage keypad to close the garage door. after entering the code, i turned around to return to the vehicle and observed that the bmw had begun moving unexpectedly. the vehicle continued mo…”
2025-09-02 · Exterior Lighting“excessive rain condensation is blocking the front drivers headlights. this is a known issue which bmw refuses to repair under my oem warranty. this is a known issue with many bmw’s leading to safety issues and electrical issues. the water is pooling in my headlight. …”
2024-05-22 · Structure:interior Panels:dashboard · 56,000 mi“the contact owns a 2019 bmw 740i. the contact stated that the leather on the front dashboard had started to peel. over time, the leather began to shrink and began to roll back towards the windshield. due to the failure, the contact's vision became obstructed while driving. the vehicle was taken to a dealer where a technician recommended that the da…”
2019-02-05 · Visibility:sun/Moon Roof Assembly · 5,000 mi“the sunroof exploded out while driving about 45mph. most of the glass exited the vehicle above but many shards of sharp glass sprayed all four passengers. all four passengers received minor cuts. no rock or other foreign object was observed impacting the vehicle. the glass exploded out not in. the outside temperature was about 7 degrees f. this occ…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.