repaired · 2026 Q3
Electrical system: starter assembly
Risk. An overheated starter motor can ignite nearby combustible material in the engine compartment, increasing the risk of a fire.
2022 BMW 740liProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 5 owner complaints about the 2022 BMW 740li, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 1 safety recall, and for recall 25V-644 the manufacturer reports only 74% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 22, 2026. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2022 BMW 740li has problems
5 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
3Electrical system
1Air bags1 crash/fire/injury
1Engine
1Lane departure
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 3 | 0 |
| Air bags | 1 | 1 |
| Engine | 1 | 0 |
| Lane departure | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1 recall
2022 BMW 740li 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
2022 vs. every other 740li 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 740li median. How we score
'11'12'13'14'15'16'19'20'21'22
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
In owners' words
What 740li owners report
Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
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 – fire risk). The recall remedy has been listed as “Remedy Not Available” 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…
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