NHTSA vehicle safety data
2016 Bmw 740li
The 2016 Bmw 740li has 1 NHTSA recall and 1 owner complaint on record — every open recall is repaired free at an authorized Bmw dealer.
Complete safety data for the 2016 Bmw 740li. Data pulled live from api.nhtsa.gov.
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE
NHTSA #16V173000Reported March 25, 2016 · BMW of North America, LLC
Defect description
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2016 740Li, 750Li, and 750Lxi vehicles manufactured July 1, 2015, to December 11, 2015. The affected vehicles have an air bag control module that may randomly reset due to an electrical short circuit as a result of residual metallic particles from the manufacturing process.
Safety consequence
In the event of a crash while the air bag module is resetting, the air bags may not deploy, increasing the risk of occupant injury.
Free manufacturer remedy
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the air bag control module, free of charge. The recall began on July 11, 2016. 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.