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2021 BMW 740iProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 2021 BMW 740i, most often about the forward collision avoidance. It is covered by 2 safety recalls, and for recall 24V-576 the manufacturer reports only 87% of affected cars repaired.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls2Lowest repair rate 87%Owner complaints10 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem1Forward collision avoidance

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through July 8, 2025. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2021 BMW 740i has problems

1 complaint grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Forward collision avoidance10
Lane departure10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

2 recalls

2021 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.

87%repaired · 2026 Q2

Electrical system: starter assembly

Recall 24V-576 · Aug 1, 2024 · 105,588 vehicles · 91,891 repaired

Risk. A starter motor that overheats can ignite nearby combustible material in the engine compartment, increasing the risk of a fire.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

96%repaired · 2023 Q1

Sensing system: camera

Recall 21V-096 · Feb 19, 2021 · 13,858 vehicles · 13,324 repaired

Risk. If the driver relies on only the rearview camera image, the missing or reduced rearview image view can increase the risk of a crash or injury.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

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

2021 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 forward collision avoidance complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

I am filing this complaint regarding an ongoing safety issue with my 2021 BMW 740i involving the lane departure warning system, lane keep assist, and adaptive cruise control, all of which have stopped functioning properly. These features are critically tied to the windshield-mounted KAFAS camera,…
Complaint 11672121 · Jul 8, 2025

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