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2019 BMW 740iProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 4 owner complaints about the 2019 BMW 740i, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 1 safety recall, and for recall 18V-465 the manufacturer reports only 98% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through August 7, 2026. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2019 BMW 740i has problems
4 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
1Electrical system1 crash/fire/injury
1Exterior lighting
1Power train1 crash/fire/injury
1Service brakes1 crash/fire/injury
1Structure
1Visibility1 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 1 | 1 |
| Exterior lighting | 1 | 0 |
| Power train | 1 | 1 |
| Service brakes | 1 | 1 |
| Structure | 1 | 0 |
| Visibility | 1 | 1 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1 recall
2019 BMW 740i recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with BMW.
Best & worst years
2019 vs. every other 740i year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the 740i median. How we score
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- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
In owners' words
What 740i owners report
Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
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…
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