2020 BMW 740LI

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2020 BMW 740LI
RENDERED 2026-11-01T13:56:22.179Z

Only 0 complaints 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 0 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

Complaints
0

Too few to rank

Recalls
4

Campaigns on file for 2020

Investigations
0

None on file

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

2011: 11 complaints 2011 2012: 5 complaints 2013: 7 complaints 2013 2014: 3 complaints 2015: 1 complaint 2015 2016: 1 complaint 2019: 0 complaints 2020: 0 complaints 2020 0 2021: 0 complaints 2022: 4 complaints
2011: 11 complaints 2011 2012: 5 complaints 2012 2013: 7 complaints 2013 2014: 3 complaints 2014 2015: 1 complaint 2015 2016: 1 complaint 2016 2019: 0 complaints 2019 2020: 0 complaints 2020 0 2021: 0 complaints 2021 2022: 4 complaints 2022
2011: 11 complaints 2011 2012: 5 complaints 2012 2013: 7 complaints 2013 2014: 3 complaints 2014 2015: 1 complaint 2015 2016: 1 complaint 2016 2019: 0 complaints 2019 2020: 0 complaints 2020 0 2021: 0 complaints 2021 2022: 4 complaints 2022

2020: 0 complaints

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Known problem areas

No complaint components on file for this model year.

Safety timeline

4 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first

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    2019-11-08Back over prevention19V684000 BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2018 540d, 2018-2020 530i, 530i xDrive, 540i, 540i xDrive, M550i xDrive, M5, 530e, 530e xDrive, X3 sDrive, X3 xDrive, X3 M40i, X3 M, and 2019-2020 X4 xDrive, X4 M40i, X4 M, X7 xDrive, X7 M50i,...

    Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will update the back-up camera software, free of charge. The recall began November 8, 2019. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 or Rolls-Royce at 1-877-877-3735.

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    2020-08-20Child seat20V379000 BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2020-2021 740Li, 740 Li xDrive, 750Li xDrive, M760Li xDrive, and Alpina B7 vehicles. The top child seat tether anchor on the rear middle seat may not be readily accessible.

    Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will install a top tether anchor cover at the rear middle seating position.

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    2021-05-25Service brakes, hydraulic21V062000 BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2020-2021 8 Series Coupe, Grand Coupe and convertible 840i, 840i xDrive, M850i xDrive, M8 and 740 Li, 740 Li xDrive, 750 Li xDrive, M760 Li xDrive, X6 sDrive40i, X6 xDrive40i, X6 xdrive50i, X6...

    Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the integrated brake system, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 25, 2021. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

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    2026-02-09Electrical system25V644000 BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2020 340I, X6, 2020-2025 840I, 2020-2022 740LI, 2019-2020 X7, and X5 vehicles. After repeated attempts, the starter motor may overheat from an electrical overload.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the engine starter, free of charge. This recall includes vehicles repaired under recall 24V576 and those owners will need to have their vehicle repaired again. Owner notification letters were mailed February 9, 2026.

Buy-smart checklist

2020 BMW 740LI — pre-purchase inspection

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 19V684000 · Back over prevention
  • Recall 20V379000 · Child seat
  • Recall 21V062000 · Service brakes, hydraulic
  • Recall 25V644000 · Electrical system

FAQ

Is the 2020 BMW 740LI reliable?
There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
How many recalls does the 2020 BMW 740LI have?
4 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.