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2014 BMW 740LXI Recalls & Complaints
The 2014 BMW 740LXI has 1 NHTSA recall campaign on file as of October 21, 2026. try.vin has no NHTSA owner complaints on file for the 2014 BMW 740LXI. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized BMW dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2014 BMW 740LXI. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
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 October 21, 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.
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