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2018 BMW 740I Recalls & Complaints

The 2018 BMW 740I has no NHTSA recall campaigns and 5 owner complaints on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized BMW dealer.

NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2018 BMW 740I. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

2018 BMW 740I owner complaints

Owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA about the 2018 BMW 740I, describing incidents dated January 31, 2022 to March 11, 2026.

Most-cited components

Engine 2 complaints
Suspension 2 complaints
Electrical System 1 complaint
Seat Belts 1 complaint

Newest complaints

ODI #11723748 · Filed March 12, 2026
Oil pressure pump failure. MANY MODELS AFFECTED. MAINLY B58 ENGINES
ODI #11709831 · Filed January 9, 2026
BMW issued a warranty extension covering air suspension struts for certain vehicles (8 years / 80,000 miles). I own a 2018 BMW 740i. I reported front suspension concerns to an authorized BMW dealership (United BMW, Alpharetta, GA) at 64,354 miles (8/16/23) and again at 77,582 miles(3/19/24. Service…
ODI #11634894 · Filed January 8, 2025
The contact owns a 2018 BMW 740i. The contact stated when he was starting his vehicle a warning for "chassis" was illuminated. The contact stated that the vehicle was leaning. The contact stated that the driver side of the vehicle was raised from the road by about 4 inches and the passenger side of…

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NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 2018 BMW 740I as of November 3, 2026. New recalls can be issued at any time, so check the specific VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls before buying.

try.vin has no NCAP crash-test rating on file for the 2018 BMW 740I. NHTSA rates some vehicles by body style — pickups by cab, vans by roof height — so check nhtsa.gov/ratings.

5 owner complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2018 BMW 740I.

Engine

ODI #11723748

Incident: March 11, 2026 · Filed: March 12, 2026

Oil pressure pump failure. MANY MODELS AFFECTED. MAINLY B58 ENGINES

Suspension

ODI #11709831

Incident: August 16, 2023 · Filed: January 9, 2026

BMW issued a warranty extension covering air suspension struts for certain vehicles (8 years / 80,000 miles). I own a 2018 BMW 740i. I reported front suspension concerns to an authorized BMW dealership (United BMW, Alpharetta, GA) at 64,354 miles (8/16/23) and again at 77,582 miles(3/19/24. Service records document front suspension issues, including thrust-rod and suspension defects. During these service visits — which occurred within the warranty-extension period — the strut warranty extension was never disclosed or applied. The suspension defect progressed, and I later had to pay out-of-pocket for air suspension strut repairs totaling over $8,500, including OEM BMW front struts. BMW North America has denied reimbursement solely based on mileage, despite documented pre-80,000-mile service visits showing the defect was present and evaluated. This appears to be a failure to disclose an active warranty extension for a known suspension defect, resulting in unnecessary out-of-pocket repairs for a safety-related component.

Suspension

ODI #11634894

Incident: October 8, 2024 · Filed: January 8, 2025

The contact owns a 2018 BMW 740i. The contact stated when he was starting his vehicle a warning for "chassis" was illuminated. The contact stated that the vehicle was leaning. The contact stated that the driver side of the vehicle was raised from the road by about 4 inches and the passenger side of the vehicle was almost touching the road surface. The contact stated that turning the vehicle to the left or the right was difficult due to the lean of the vehicle. The contact had not taken the vehicle to a local dealer or independent mechanic. The vehicle was not diagnosed and was not repaired. The manufacturer was informed of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline. The failure mileage was approximately 96,000.

Engine

ODI #11507195

Incident: February 13, 2023 · Filed: February 14, 2023

Apparently BMW models like mine have been having the coolant expansion tanks leaking between 60 and 70 thousand miles. This causes the coolant levels to drop and causes engine failures.

Electrical System; Seat Belts

ODI #11450161

Incident: January 31, 2022 · Filed: February 3, 2022

Dashboard display randomly flickers and blinks while driving Seatbelt notification chime rings even when the passenger seat is empty.

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