NHTSA vehicle safety data
2014 BMW 740LI Recalls & Complaints
The 2014 BMW 740LI has 1 NHTSA recall campaign and 3 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 2014 BMW 740LI. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
2014 BMW 740LI owner complaints
Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 2014 BMW 740LI, describing incidents dated May 2, 2015 to December 21, 2017.
Most-cited components
- Air Bags 1 complaint
- Seat Belts 1 complaint
- Wheels 1 complaint
Of the 3 complaints on file, 1 reports a crash; across all 3 complaints, owners report 2 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Newest complaints
ODI #11056602 · Filed
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 BMW 740LI. THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE REAR PASSENGER RIM FRACTURED AND THE AIR PRESSURE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AT 800-831-1117 AND STATED THAT THE…
ODI #10965729 · Filed
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 BMW 740LI. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT DRIVER'S SEAT BELT FEMALE CONNECTOR WOULD NOT LATCH. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE FEMALE CONNECTOR FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT…
ODI #10715828 · Filed
TELL US WHAT HAPPENDED: I WAS TRAVELING EAST BOUND ON A 3 LANE ROAD, WHEN A MOVING TRUCK PULLED OUT OF A SHOPPING CENTER IN A NON SIGNALED DRIVE ATTEMPTING TO CROSS ROAD TO HEAD WEST BOUND, WHAT SEEMED TO BE LAST MOMENT AS I WAS CONTINUING EAST BOUND THE TRUCK SUDDENLY PULLED OUT A CROSS ROAD…
Incorrect Left Rear Assembly Lamp/FMVSS 108
NHTSA #17V379000 · Exterior Lighting · NHTSA notice
Reported June 14, 2017 · BMW of North America, LLC
Potentially affected: 92 vehicles
Repair completion: 82.61% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Owners notified August 11, 2017 · Vehicles built July 16, 2012 – May 8, 2015 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2013-2015 740i, 740Li, 740Lxi, 750i, 750xi, 750Li and 750Lxi and 2014 ActiveHybrid 7 vehicles. The affected vehicles may have received incorrect replacement left rear taillight assemblies. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Safety consequence
Vehicles with the incorrect left rear lamp assemblies may be less conspicuous to other drivers, possibly increasing the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicles and replace any incorrect left rear taillight assemblies, free of charge. The recall began August 11, 2017. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Other BMW 740LI model years
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