2018 BMW 740LE Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other 740LE years
- Not enough data 1st of 4 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2018 BMW 740LE. That is the most of any 740LE model year in the database (4 years). The most reported problem area is service brakes (1 complaints, 100%), typically at around 25,000 miles. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 1owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2018 BMW 740LE problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes | 1 | 100% | 25,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
2018 BMW 740LE recalls (1)
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Equipment:electrical
Problem: 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.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Pedestrian alert sounds (DP22005) — opened Jan 27, 2023, closed Aug 7, 2023, led to recall 22V063000.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
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…
Other BMW 740LE years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 740LE | 0 | 1 |
| 2019 740LE | 0 | 2 |
| 2018 | 1 | 1 |
| 2017 740LE | 0 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2018 BMW 740LE?
Owners most often report service brakes problems. The top one, service brakes, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2018 BMW 740LE?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2018 BMW 740LE a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other 740LE model years, the 2018 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.