2017 BMW 740i Recalls
No NHTSA recalls on record for the 2017 BMW 740i. That means NHTSA has no open safety campaign for this vehicle — it does not guarantee the absence of problems. Owners have filed 11 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the electrical system. Last updated July 5, 2026.
Complaints by component
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.
“The panoramic sunroof just exploded out of nowhere at freeway speeds causing glass to go everywhere”
“November 2023 we purchased 4 new continental purecontact ls 245/45/r19 from discount tire in evansville indiana. We’ve driven almost 17,000 miles on the tires. Noticed 2 tires are splitting on the sidewall near the tread. The one i’m reporting is dangerously split (resembles a re-tread tire).”
“Stopping without notice can cause an accident and any of the issues can cause safety issues. What I sent them. I am writing to express my concerns regarding a series of issues with my 2017 bmw 740i and to request your assistance in resolving these matters. I have been working with my local bmw…”
“Stopping without notice can cause an accident and any of the issues can cause safety issues. What I sent them. I am writing to express my concerns regarding a series of issues with my 2017 bmw 740i and to request your assistance in resolving these matters. I have been working with my local bmw…”
“Stopping without notice can cause an accident and any of the issues can cause safety issues. What I sent them. I am writing to express my concerns regarding a series of issues with my 2017 bmw 740i and to request your assistance in resolving these matters. I have been working with my local bmw…”
“Car started smoking while idling, fire department called. Did not have check engine light on smoking from left tail pipe”
“Car started smoking while idling, fire department called. Did not have check engine light on smoking from left tail pipe”
“Instrument panel went blank. No visual indication of how fast I was traveling. Also frontal collision stop working.”
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2017 BMW 740i as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.