2023 Bmw 760i problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Service Brakes, Hydraulic (4) · Service Brakes (4)
Safety recalls (8)
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:power Assist:electric:control Module 2024-02-12 · campaign 24V104000 · 266,716 vehicles
Defect: BMW of North America, LLC. (BMW) is recalling certain 2023-2025 BMW, MINI, and Rolls-Royce vehicles. Please see the recall report for a complete list of models and model years. The integrated brake (IB) system may malfunction and result in a loss of power brake assist or cause the Antilock Brake (ABS) and Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) systems to not function properly.
Risk: A loss of power brake assist can extend the distance required to stop the vehicle. Additionally, malfunctioning ABS and/or DSC systems can cause a loss of vehicle control. Either of these scenarios can increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the integrated brake system, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed between June and December 2024. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 or Rolls Royce customer service at 1-877-877-3735.
Electrical System:adas:driver Monitoring:camera/Sensor 2023-10-18 · campaign 23V700000 · 12,296 vehicles
Defect: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2023-2024 740i, 740i xDrive, 760i xDrive, i7 eDrive50, i7 xDrive60, i7 M70, 2024 750e xDrive, 530i, 530i xDrive, i5 eDrive40, and i5 M60 vehicles. The ground connection to the steering wheel may not have been attached correctly, resulting in an inoperative hands-on detection system.
Risk: An inoperative hands-on detection system may fail to detect when the driver's hands are not on the steering wheel and therefore not engage the emergency stopping assistant system, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and reattach the ground connection as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 8, 2023. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Visibility/Wiper 2023-09-20 · campaign 23V644000 · 3,820 vehicles
Defect: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2023 740i, 760i xDrive and i7 xDrive60 vehicles. The windshield wipers may fail during certain weather conditions.
Risk: Windshield wiper failure can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the windshield wiper system, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 15, 2023. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Electrical System 2023-07-12 · campaign 23V479000 · 384 vehicles
Defect: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2023 740i, 760i xDrive and i7 xDrive60 vehicles equipped with an Interaction Bar. The Interaction Bar, located on the dashboard, may not activate the windshield defrosting/defogging system and/or the hazard warning lights. In addition, those control buttons may not illuminate when pressed. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 103, "Windshield Defrosting and Defogging Sy
Risk: The inability to operate the defrost or hazard warning lights can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Fix: Dealers will replace the Interaction Bar, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 6, 2023. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Electrical System:propulsion System:hybrid Management 2023-06-28 · campaign 23V449000 · 69 vehicles
Defect: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2022-2023 iX xDrive50, iX M60, i4 eDrive40, i4 M50, and 2023 i760 xDrive hybrid electric vehicles. The high voltage battery combined charging unit (CCU) may not have been manufactured correctly, resulting in improperly connected and/or assembled components inside the CCU.
Risk: An improperly connected or assembled CCU can interrupt electrical power while driving and result in an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the high voltage battery combined charging unit (CCU), free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 23, 2023. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Seats 2023-06-08 · campaign 23V414000 · 318 vehicles
Defect: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2023 740i, 760i xDrive, and i7 xDrive60 vehicles. The front seat length adjustment system may not have been welded properly.
Risk: An improperly welded front seat may not properly restrain an occupant, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect the front seats and if necessary, replace the seat front structure including the seat length adjustment system, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 3, 2023. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Seats 2023-02-03 · campaign 23V050000 · 397 vehicles
Defect: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2023 760i xDrive and i7 xDrive60 vehicles equipped with the Executive Lounge Seating Package. In certain seat monitoring conditions, the front passenger seat electronic control unit (ECU) software may not recognize the seat position, and disable the front passenger air bag, knee air bag, and active headrest.
Risk: A disabled front passenger air bag, knee air bag, or active headrest will not deploy as intended in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Fix: Dealers will reprogram the front passenger seat electronic control unit software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 10, 2023. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Electrical System 2022-11-21 · campaign 22V860000 · 169 vehicles
Defect: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2023 BMW 740i, 760i xDrive, and i7 xDrive60 vehicles. The telematics control unit may not transmit the vehicle location information to emergency responders.
Risk: Emergency response may be delayed without the vehicle location information, increasing the risk of injury.
Fix: Dealers will update the telematics control unit software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 17, 2023. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Service bulletins (51)
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.
Exterior Lighting 2024-03-29 · B630523 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
the connection between the led module and the light tube inside the upper/top headlamp housing is damaged.
Electrical System 2024-03-25 · B611124 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
after performing a bmw remote software upgrade (rsu), the functionality of the comfort access andpassive go/exit features may be reduced. also, one or more of the following error memory entries below may be stored in the basic central platform(bcp) module. 80424a remote control receiver at the fro
Equipment 2024-03-15 · B612723 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
the original conditioned based service (cbs) key data point closed with 23-07 soft ware, all cbs systems are now collectively under analysis.
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.
Steering 2024-01-08 · B360121 · 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) as seen at the 11 second mark of the vide
Showing the 6 most recent of 51 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2024-12-29 · Service Brakes“the recall for the integrated braking system has been on going since february with no remedy! this is unfair to us. they haven’t offered any kind of compensation in regards to this recall either. …”
2024-11-22 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic“the contact owns a 2023 bmw 760i. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 24v104000 (electronic stability control (esc), service brakes, hydraulic); 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 manufacturer …”
2024-10-25 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic“the contact owns a 2023 bmw 760i. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 24v104000 (electronic stability control (esc), service brakes, hydraulic); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. the local dealer was contacted. the contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time fo…”
2024-10-21 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · 3,000 mi“the contact owned a 2023 bmw 760i. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 24v104000 (electronic stability control (esc), service brakes, hydraulic); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. the contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the conta…”
2024-07-20 · Service Brakes“twice this month while driving normally and at a moderate speed a message flashed on the monitor that the emergency braking system was engaged. the car slowed dramatically and suddenly. without thinking i braked or pressed the accelerator. luckily, the car returned to normal speed. when the braking system engaged unsecured objects were thrown …”
2024-07-10 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · 900 mi“the contact owns a 2023 bmw 760i. the contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed and attempting to slow the vehicle, upon attempting to depress the brake pedal, the contact became aware that the brake pedal was stiff and stuck in position. after which, the message "drive carefully; braking system failure" was displayed. the contact s…”
2024-04-17 · Service Brakes“the contact owns a 2023 bmw 760i. the contact was notified of nhtsa campaign number: 24v104000 (electronic stability control (esc), service brakes) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. the local dealer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. the contact stated that the manufacturer ha…”
2024-01-17 · Service Brakes“vehicle brakes gave out while driving and would not stop. system generated an email of the incident from manufacturer. dealership informed that they have seen this before and its is a simple fix with a brake booster but no recalls are currently recalling the vehicle. the warning appeared as it happened.…”
2023-12-17 · Unknown Or Other · 💥 crash“my vehicle had a crash before receiving the recall on 28th august 2023 at 10.00am. the car swerved to the right and dashed on a parked car. there were no injuries. but the cars right front was damaged. at first i could not understand what happened and because of the dash the airbags got deployed and i was dazed for moments. later when the towing tr…”
2023-07-11 · Unknown Or Other“there is no physical user manual in the vehicle and when the dash screens turn blank (happens regularly), the online version is not accessible in the vehicle. the bmw app only works where there is network coverage so that is not a solution either. the dealer cannot order a user manual because the oem, bmw, has not released it. bmw customer service …”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.