2018 BMW 740LE

Recalls

1 recall names the 2018 BMW 740LE. Newest first.

• Equipment › Electrical

  Sep 20, 2018NHTSA 18V6520003,501 vehicles

  BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2018 BMW 330e iPerformance, i3 Rex, i3 Sport Rex, X5 xDrive40e, i3 BEV, i3 Sport BEV and 2019 i8 and i8 Roadster vehicles and 2018-2019 530e iPerformance, 530e xDrive iPerformance and 740Le xDrive iPerformance vehicles. Capacitors within the TurboCord Portable Chargers may fail, possibly resulting in a…

  Risk and remedy

  Risk

  An electrical shock or a fire can increase the risk of injury or death.

  Remedy

  BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the charging cable, and replace it if necessary, free of charge. The recall began February 22, 2019. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

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Owner complaints

Latest complaints

• Oct 15, 2019CA25,000 mi
  Service brakes
  TL* the contact owns a 2018 BMW 740le. While driving 35 mph, the brake pedal was depressed and the vehicle failed to stop. As a result, the vehicle crashed into another vehicle. The air bags did not deploy. A police report was not filed. There were no injuries sustained. The vehicle was taken to…

  TL* the contact owns a 2018 BMW 740le. While driving 35 mph, the brake pedal was depressed and the vehicle failed to stop. As a result, the vehicle crashed into another vehicle. The air bags did not deploy. A police report was not filed. There were no injuries sustained. The vehicle was taken to BMW of riverside (3060 adams st, riverside, ca 92504, (951) 373-5000) where it was test driven and the contact was informed that the brakes felt spongy. The vehicle was currently at the dealer waiting for an engineer to perform additional diagnostic testing. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact was not sure if the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 25,000. *Ln*jb state farm claim estimate IS attached, claim number #xx-xxxx-xxxxx 'parts of this document have been redacted to protect personally identifiable information pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(B)(6).'*jb

Defect investigations

NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.

• Pedestrian alert sounds

  DP22005Opened Jan 27, 2023Closed Aug 7, 2023Recall 22V063000
  NHTSA received a petition on or about July 18, 2022, requesting that Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) 141 be applied to all electric and hybrid vehicles operating in the United States. The petition can be reviewed at NHTSA.gov under ODI Number 11486072. FMVSS 141 establishes performance requirements for…

  NHTSA received a petition on or about July 18, 2022, requesting that Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) 141 be applied to all electric and hybrid vehicles operating in the United States. The petition can be reviewed at NHTSA.gov under ODI Number 11486072. FMVSS 141 establishes performance requirements for pedestrian alert sounds for motor vehicles. The standard applies to hybrid and electric vehicles that have a gross vehicle weight rating of 4,536 KG or less or are defined as low-speed vehicles. The standard became fully applicable to all such vehicles manufactured on or after March 1, 2021.On January 27, 2023, NHTSA opened Defect Petition (DP) 22-005 to evaluate the subject matter described in the petition. On June 24, 2023 and as supplemented on June 25, 2023, the petitioner notified NHTSA he was withdrawing his petition. The petitioner indicated that, based on his review of data, there is no justification for asserting potential benefits that could be derived from actions sought by my petition. Based on the petitioner's withdrawal, DP22-005 is closed. Closure of this DP does not represent a determination by NHTSA regarding the subject matter of the petition.

Service bulletins

Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.

• 10252031One or more of the LED daytime running lights are dim or discolored.
• 10249437The basic conditions for initializing the power windows are not met.
• 10249032The Central Information Display goes black intermittently due to resets of the Head Unit (HU-H3). FaultB7F8F9 HU-H: Reset will be stored in the HU-H3.
• 10249027The electrical system of BMW vehicles has been subject to an ongoing development process over the last few years. This has led to increased demands being placed on the battery. This document covers important information for the dealer on how to handle discharged battery complaints.
• 10249017SITUATION Unusual noises occur only when operating the steering column in the axial direction. 1. A one-time thump sound at the start of movement Shortly after the steering column starts moving, retracting, or extending, a one-time thump noise is heard. See attached video V32 03 23 2. Humming noise while steering column extends in the axial direction. The sound is only heard when the steering column is extended, not when the steering column is retracted. When the steering column starts to move in the extended direction, the humming noise can be heard. See attached video V32 04 23
• 10247567Engine will crank but not start. There is no communication with the integrated fuel module (TFE) whendiagnosing with ISTA. The following two fault codes will be stored in the DME: 032B43 - Low fuel pressure system, electric fuel pump: pressure value too low CDA594 - Message (- 0x33E) missing, receiver DME, transmitter TFE
• 10245422Customers may state that the alarm system (DWA) is not active after locking their unoccupied vehicle. Depending on the vehicles equipment and settings, no acoustic or optical confirmation (folding the mirrors/blinking confirmation) is noticeable. Additionally, the red anti-theft alarm LED in the interior mirror does not briefly flash every 2 seconds, indicating the alarm is armed.
• 10245379The carpet welcome light(s) turns on either after a delay, or does not function at all.
• 10245378A thumping sound is heard when the window reaches the closing end stop.
• 10245365Pressure control valve (pcv) extended ltd wty 15 years/150,000 miles
• 10245364Diesel fuel injectors: ltd wty extension to 10 years/120,000 miles
• 10224210The sound output intermittently drops out entirely. This can be reproduced with all audio sources as well as telephone and voice output.
• 10214256The quick disconnect coupling on the cylinder head coolant vent line could break at the cylinder head. This would lead to loss of coolant from the engine.
• 10170579DOOR LATCHING COMPLAINTS IN COLD WEATHER: Below freezing ambient temperatures: One or more doors (front or rear) may not open when attempting to enter or After opening they may not correctly latch A leaking seal on the outer Bowden release cable may allow water to enter the cable sheathing and freeze.
• 10145348INDIRECT VENTILATION FEATURE IS MISSING IN IDRIVE: The customer cannot find the "indirect ventilation" function in the IDrive, as described in the integrated operating instructions or in the enclosed Owner's Handbook.
• 10145346FLICKERING LIGHTS- INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR: Intermittently the interior and/or exterior lights are flickering or flashing and there is no audio function.
• 10145342FUEL GAUGE INCORRECTLY DISPLAYING LOW FUEL LEVEL AFTER VEHICLE IS REFUELED: Occasionally, on restart after refueling, the fuel gauge will display the fuel level as low (minimum) and the range display will be at an implausible (maximum) value.
• 10145341HEADS UP DISPLAY SPORADICALLY INOPERATIVE: Fault memory entry B7F6E4 HUD: Fault in display backlighting is stored in the instrument cluster.
• 10145335SEAT MEMORY SWITCH SPORADICALLY NOT FUNCTIONING: Selecting one of the saved seat positions (via the memory seat position switch on the door panel), fails to work.
• 10145320CONNECTEDDRIVE/BMW ASSIST SYSTEM DIAGNOSIS INFORMATION: ConnectedDrive/BMW Assist features are partially or completely inoperative.
• 10145319FALSE WARNINGS THAT THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT IS OCCUPIED WITHOUT THE SEAT BELT BUCKLED: Acoustic and visual warnings indicate that the front passenger seat is occupied and the seat belt is not fastened, when the seat is actually unoccupied.
• 10145316COMPONENT PROTECTION ACTIVE. HEAD UNITS CANNOT BE SWAPPED BETWEEN VEHICLES FOR TESTING.: If either the head unit (NBT-EVO or ENTRY-NAV-EVO) or the Body Domain Controller (BDC) are swapped into a different vehicle they will cause the head unit to enter a locked mode once it recognizes a different VIN.
• 10145306NAVIGATION SYSTEM: REPORTING MISSING OR INCORRECT ROAD MAP DATA: The route guidance is inaccurate and therefore irritating to the customer; or it is not possible to locate certain addresses, for instance:
• 10145285DME FC 20E120 IS STORED AND THE MIL IS ILLUMINATED: The Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) is illuminated and the following fault code is stored in the Digital Motor Electronics (DME).
• 10145283BUZZING NOISE FROM VALVETRONIC MOTOR BEFORE OR AFTER ENGINE OPERATION: Buzzing noise may be heard from the Valvetronic motor when the vehicle is unlocked, before the engine is started, or after the engine is turned off.
• 10143570HEAD UNIT HIGH 2 RESET WHILE BLUETOOTH IS CONNECTED: The following event may cause an unexpected reset of the Head Unit High 2 (NBT EVO) when:
• 10143565NAVIGATION PRO (NBT EVO) MAP UPDATE NOT POSSIBLE, NAVIGATION DOES NOT START: Navigation system will not start at all or the: Navigation system starts message is permanently displayed; or
• 10143564NAVIGATION SYSTEM: REPORTING MISSING OR INCORRECT ROAD MAP DATA: The route guidance is inaccurate and therefore irritating to the customer; or it is not possible to locate certain addresses, for instance:
• 10143563FUEL GAUGE INCORRECTLY DISPLAYING LOW FUEL LEVEL: Occasionally, on restart after refueling, the fuel gauge will display the fuel level as low (minimum) and the range display will be at an implausible (maximum) value.
• 10143562HEADS UP DISPLAY SPORADICALLY INOPERATIVE: Fault memory entry B7F6E4 HUD: Fault in display backlighting is stored in the instrument cluster.
• 10143560SME FCS 21F156 21F1F7: The following codes are saved in the battery management electronics (SME) fault memory:
• 10143559SERVICE ACTION: REPOSITION DOOR WIRING HARNESS: Door wiring harnesses must be inspected in both front doors.
• 10142945Bluetooth Connection Failures: There are various connectivity failures with the following devices: Apple iPhones: Samsung S6 and the S6 Edge.
• 10142941Nbt-evo (next generation navigation professional) head unit cannot be swapped between vehicles for testing. Component protection active
• 10142940NO AUDIO PLAYBACK AFTER REPLACING THE HEAD UNIT HIGH 2 (HU-H2): After replacing the Head Unit High (HU-H2) and performing ISTA4 programming, there is no audio playback.
• 10142936KLE CHARGING FAULT 21E6E9: During the ISTA short test diagnosis, fault code 21E6E9 Charging electronics: Charging mode interrupted is found stored in the KLE (Convenience Charging Electronics) module.
• 10142935CREAKING OR RATTLING NOISE FROM SUNROOF AREA: Creaking and/or rattling noise from the vicinity of the sunroof, especially when driving on uneven road surface.
• 10142933TAILGATE UNINTENTIONALLY OPENS: Trunk/tailgate may open when vehicle is locked.
• 10142932DYNAMIC STABILITY CONTROL (DSC) FAULT MEMORY ENTRIES AFTER PROGRAMMING: After programming, the following fault code entries can be entered in the DSC fault memory:
• 10138397VEHICLE WILL NOT RESTART EME FC 2223A7/2223A8: Message "Engine restart not possible. Have this checked by nearest BMW Service Workshop."

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