2020 BMW 740I

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2020 BMW 740I
RENDERED 2026-11-01T14:46:49.325Z

Only 1 complaint on file — too few for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

Only 1 complaint on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

Complaints
1

Too few to rank

Recalls
2

Campaigns on file for 2020

Investigations
0

None on file

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

1993: 15 complaints 1993 1994: 7 complaints 1995: 9 complaints 1996: 1 complaint 1996 1997: 3 complaints 1998: 8 complaints 1999: 8 complaints 1999 2000: 12 complaints 2001: 15 complaints 2012: 4 complaints 2012 2013: 1 complaint 2014: 1 complaint 2015: 1 complaint 2015 2016: 12 complaints 2017: 7 complaints 2018: 5 complaints 2019: 4 complaints 2020: 1 complaint 2020 1 2021: 1 complaint 2023: 12 complaints 2024: 3 complaints 2025: 0 complaints 2025
1993: 15 complaints 1993 1994: 7 complaints 1995: 9 complaints 1995 1996: 1 complaint 1997: 3 complaints 1997 1998: 8 complaints 1999: 8 complaints 1999 2000: 12 complaints 2001: 15 complaints 2001 2012: 4 complaints 2013: 1 complaint 2013 2014: 1 complaint 2015: 1 complaint 2015 2016: 12 complaints 2017: 7 complaints 2017 2018: 5 complaints 2019: 4 complaints 2020: 1 complaint 2020 1 2021: 1 complaint 2023: 12 complaints 2024: 3 complaints 2024 2025: 0 complaints
1993: 15 complaints 1993 1994: 7 complaints 1994 1995: 9 complaints 1995 1996: 1 complaint 1996 1997: 3 complaints 1997 1998: 8 complaints 1998 1999: 8 complaints 1999 2000: 12 complaints 2000 2001: 15 complaints 2001 2012: 4 complaints 2012 2013: 1 complaint 2013 2014: 1 complaint 2014 2015: 1 complaint 2015 2016: 12 complaints 2016 2017: 7 complaints 2017 2018: 5 complaints 2018 2019: 4 complaints 2019 2020: 1 complaint 2020 1 2021: 1 complaint 2021 2023: 12 complaints 2023 2024: 3 complaints 2024 2025: 0 complaints 2025

2020: 1 complaint

View as data table
YearComplaints
199315
19947
19959
19961
19973
19988
19998
200012
200115
20124
20131
20141
20151
201612
20177
20185
20194
20201
20211
202312
20243
20250

Known problem areas

Only 1 complaint on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Electrical system

1 of 1 total report mentions: electrical system.

Show complaint excerpts

The contact own a 2020 BMW 740I. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V644000 (Electrical System); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted.

NHTSA ODI report, 2026-06-29

Safety timeline

2 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first

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  1. R
    2021-04-16Back over prevention21V096000 BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2019-2021 X3 sDrive30i, X3 xDrive30i, X3 M40i, X3M, X4 xDrive30i, X4 M40i, M550i, X4M, X5 sDrive40i, X5 xDrive40i, X5 xDrive50i, X5M, X5 M50i, X7 xDrive40i, X7 xDrive50i, X7 M50i, Alpina XB7,...

    Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the rearview camera software and update it if necessary, free of charge. The recall began April 16, 2021. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

  2. R
    2024-09-27Electrical system, engine and engine cooling24V576000 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.

    Remedy: 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.

Buy-smart checklist

2020 BMW 740I — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Electrical system: 1 report on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 21V096000 · Back over prevention
  • Recall 24V576000 · Electrical system, engine and engine cooling

FAQ

Is the 2020 BMW 740I reliable?
There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
What are the most common problems with the 2020 BMW 740I?
The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 100% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2020 BMW 740I have?
2 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.