2022 BMW 740LI Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other 740LI years
- Not enough data 4th of 10 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA about the 2022 BMW 740LI. That ranks 4th out of 10 740LI model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (3 complaints, 75%), typically at around 70,000 miles. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 4owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2022 BMW 740LI 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 3 | 75% | 70,000 | — | — |
| Engine | 1 | 25% | — | — | — |
| Lane Departure | 1 | 25% | 41,000 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 25% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2022 BMW 740LI recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Electrical system:starter assembly
Problem: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2020 340I, X6, 2020-2025 840I, 2020-2022 740LI, 2019-2020 X7, and X5 vehicles. After repeated attempts, the starter motor may overheat from an electrical overload.
Risk: An overheated starter motor can ignite nearby combustible material in the engine compartment, increasing the risk of a fire.
Fix: Dealers will replace the engine starter, free of charge. This recall includes vehicles repaired under recall 24V576 and those owners will need to have their vehicle repaired again. Owner notification letters were mailed February 9, 2026. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov November 17, 2025.
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.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
The contact owns a 2022 BMW 740LI. The contact stated that while driving at undisclosed speeds, the Lane Departure feature malfunctioned on several occasions, causing the vehicle to be pulled into another lane or into the opposite direction. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was…
The contact owns a 2022 BMW 740LI. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V644000 (Electrical System); 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…
The contact owns a 2022 BMW 740LI. The contact stated while attempting to start the vehicle, the contact noticed an abnormal burning odor. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact was unable to start the vehicle and called a tow truck. The contact stated that while the tow truck driver…
This vehicle is affected by NHTSA Recall 25V644 (starter motor â fire risk). The recall remedy has been listed as âRemedy Not Availableâ since September 25, 2025, and remains unavailable more than two months later. BMW did not notify me about this safety recall. I only discovered it after a…
Other BMW 740LI years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 4 | 1 |
| 2021 740LI | 0 | 5 |
| 2020 740LI | 0 | 4 |
| 2019 740LI | 0 | 1 |
| 2016 740LI | 1 | 1 |
| 2015 740LI | 1 | 1 |
| 2014 740LI | 3 | 1 |
| 2013 740LI | 7 | 1 |
| 2012 740LI | 5 | 1 |
| 2011 740LI | 11 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2022 BMW 740LI?
Owners most often report electrical system, engine, lane departure problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 3 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2022 BMW 740LI?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2022 BMW 740LI a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other 740LI model years, the 2022 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.