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Recalls & complaints · NHTSA data

2014 BMW 7 Series recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2014 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns
2
Park-it warnings
0
Complaints
14
Latest campaign
Sep 26, 2018

Recall summary by component2

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h
ComponentCampaignsLatestCampaign IDs
Engine and engine cooling1Sep 26, 2018
Exterior lighting1Jun 14, 2017

Safety recalls2

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h
0Park-it warnings
0Fixable over the air
Sep 26, 2018Latest campaign
Sep 26, 201818V674000

Engine and engine cooling: engine

An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.

DetailsHide details for campaign 18V674000
What's wrong
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2013-2015 BMW 760Li vehicles. The Engine Control Unit (ECU) may have been programmed with incompatible software during a service visit, possibly causing the engine to stall.
Risk
An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
All affected vehicles have been repaired by programming the ECU with the correct software. Therefore, owner letters will not be sent. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Filed under
760li
Campaign
NHTSA 18V674000 · Sep 26, 2018
Jun 14, 201717V379000

Exterior lighting

Vehicles with the incorrect left rear lamp assemblies may be less conspicuous to other drivers, possibly increasing the risk of a crash.

DetailsHide details for campaign 17V379000
What's wrong
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."
Risk
Vehicles with the incorrect left rear lamp assemblies may be less conspicuous to other drivers, possibly increasing the risk of a crash.
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.
Filed under
740i, 740li, 740lxi, 750i, 750li, 750lxi, 750xi
Campaign
NHTSA 17V379000 · Jun 14, 2017

Merged from NHTSA model names: 760li, 740i, 740li, 740lxi, 750i, 750li, 750lxi, 750xi. Not every vehicle of a model year is affected by every campaign.

To see whether a recall is still open on your car, enter the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the BMW recall lookup. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer (federal law; see limits).

Owner complaints by component14

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h
14Complaints filed
3Involving a crash
0Involving a fire
4Injuries reported
ComponentShareComplaints%CrashesFiresInjuries
Unknown or other214101
Air bags214102
Engine and engine cooling214000
Engine214000
Structure214000
Wheels17000
Seat belts17000
Seats17101
Fuel system17000
Gasoline17000
Forward collision avoidance17000
Fuel/propulsion system17000
Latches/locks/linkages17000

An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number, merged from NHTSA model names 740I, 740LI, 740LI Xdrive, 750I, 750I Xdrive, 750LI, 750LI Xdrive.

Latest reports

  • Engine and engine cooling

    “The contact owns a 2014 BMW 750I. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the low oil pressure warning light illuminated.”

    Filed 04/17/2024 · ODI 11583639
  • Fuel system

    “The contact owns a 2014 BMW 750LI. The contact stated while driving at approximately 30 MPH, there was an abnormal gasoline odor of gasoline inside the cabin of the vehicle.”

    Filed 03/05/2024 · ODI 11575489
  • Engine

    “Auxiliary Turbo water pump match the recall by part number I took vehicle to bmw dealer They only go by vin number so they refuse to help The part is on a recall do to circuit board and overheating N63 with a recall…”

    Filed 11/19/2023 · ODI 11555929

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2014 BMW 7 Series recall questions

How many recalls does the 2014 BMW 7 Series have?

NHTSA lists 2 safety recall campaigns for the 2014 BMW 7 Series. The most recent, 18V674000 (reported September 26, 2018), concerns engine and engine cooling. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

What is the most common complaint about the 2014 BMW 7 Series?

Unknown or other is the most-reported component, named in 2 complaints out of 14 filed with NHTSA (14%). Across all complaints, owners reported 3 crashs and 0 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2014 BMW 7 Series?

Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the BMW recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised BMW dealer.

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