2020 BMW 740XI Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other 740XI years
- Not enough data 1st of 2 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
NHTSA has received no owner complaints about the 2020 BMW 740XI so far. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 0owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
2020 BMW 740XI recalls (1)
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Engine and engine cooling:engine:engine control module (ecu/ecm):software; electrical system:starter assembly
Problem: BMW of North America, LLC is recalling certain 2019-2020 X5, X7, 2020 3 Series Sedan, X6, 2020-2021 7 Series Sedan, 2020 8 Series Convertible, 8 Series Coupe, and 2020 8 Series Gran Coupe vehicles. Please see the recall report for the complete list of models. In the event the starter motor fails, repeated attempts to start the vehicle can cause the starter motor to overheat from an electrical overload.
Risk: A starter motor that overheats can ignite nearby combustible material in the engine compartment, increasing the risk of a fire.
Fix: Dealers will update the vehicle software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 27, 2024. 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.
Other BMW 740XI years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 740XI | 0 | 1 |
| 2020 | 0 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2020 BMW 740XI?
NHTSA has no owner complaints on file yet.
Was there a recall on the 2020 BMW 740XI?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2020 BMW 740XI a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other 740XI model years, the 2020 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.