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2021 BMW 7 Series recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2021 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns: 9
Park-it warnings: 0
Complaints: 5
Latest campaign: Sep 25, 2025

Recall summary by component9

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

Component	Campaigns	Latest	Campaign IDs
Electrical system	4	Sep 25, 2025	25V644000 24V576000 20V761000 20V601000
Engine	1	Aug 2, 2021	21V598000
Back over prevention	1	Feb 19, 2021	21V096000
Service brakes, hydraulic	1	Feb 10, 2021	21V062000
Power train	1	Feb 3, 2021	21V046000
Child seat	1	Jun 30, 2020	20V379000

Safety recalls9

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

0Park-it warnings

0Fixable over the air

Sep 25, 2025Latest campaign


Sep 25, 202525V644000	Electrical system: starter assembly An overheated starter motor can ignite nearby combustible material in the engine compartment, increasing the risk of a fire. DetailsHide details for campaign 25V644000 What's wrong BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2020 340I, X6, 2020-2025 840I, 2020-2022 740LI, 2019-2020 X7, and X5 vehicles. After repeated attempts, the starter motor may overheat from an electrical overload. Risk An overheated starter motor can ignite nearby combustible material in the engine compartment, increasing the risk of a fire. Remedy Dealers will replace the engine starter, free of charge. This recall includes vehicles repaired under recall 24V576 and those owners will need to have their vehicle repaired again. Owner notification letters were mailed February 9, 2026. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov November 17, 2025. Filed under 740li Campaign NHTSA 25V644000 · Sep 25, 2025
Aug 1, 202424V576000	Electrical system: starter assembly A starter motor that overheats can ignite nearby combustible material in the engine compartment, increasing the risk of a fire. DetailsHide details for campaign 24V576000 What's wrong BMW of North America, LLC is recalling certain 2019-2020 X5, X7, 2020 3 Series Sedan, X6, 2020-2021 7 Series Sedan, 2020 8 Series Convertible, 8 Series Coupe, and 2020 8 Series Gran Coupe vehicles. Please see the recall report for the complete list of models. In the event the starter motor fails, repeated attempts to start the vehicle can cause the starter motor to overheat from an electrical overload. Risk A starter motor that overheats can ignite nearby combustible material in the engine compartment, increasing the risk of a fire. Remedy Dealers will update the vehicle software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 27, 2024. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. Filed under 740i, 740xi Campaign NHTSA 24V576000 · Aug 1, 2024
Aug 2, 202121V598000	Engine Loss of braking assist can increase the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 21V598000 What's wrong BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2020 M340i, M340i xDrive, 540i, 540i xDrive, X3 M40i, 2020-2021 X4 M40i, 745Le xDrive, 2019-2021 Z4 M40i, and 2020-2021 Toyota Supra vehicles. During engine start, the engine management software may cause loss of braking assist. Full mechanical braking (without assist) remains available. Risk Loss of braking assist can increase the risk of a crash. Remedy Dealers will update the engine management software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on September 17, 2021. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. Filed under 745le Campaign NHTSA 21V598000 · Aug 2, 2021
Feb 19, 202121V096000	Back over prevention: sensing system camera If the driver relies on only the rearview camera image, the missing or reduced rearview image view can increase the risk of a crash or injury. DetailsHide details for campaign 21V096000 What's wrong BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2019-2021 X3 sDrive30i, X3 xDrive30i, X3 M40i, X3M, X4 xDrive30i, X4 M40i, M550i, X4M, X5 sDrive40i, X5 xDrive40i, X5 xDrive50i, X5M, X5 M50i, X7 xDrive40i, X7 xDrive50i, X7 M50i, Alpina XB7, 330i, 330i xDrive, M340i, M340i xDrive, and 8 Series Coupe, Convertible and Grand Coupe, 840i, 840i xDrive, M850i xDrive, M8, 2020-2021 530e, 530e xDrive, 330e, 330e xDrive, 745Le, 745Le xDrive, X5 xDrive45e, X3 xDrive30e, X6 sDrive40i, X6 xDrive40i, X6 xDrive50i, X6 M50i, X6M, 530i, 530i xDrive, 540i, 540i xDrive, M550i xDrive, M5, 740i, 740Li, 740Li xDrive, M760i Drive, M760Li xDrive, 750Li xDrive Alpina, Alpina B7 xDrive, and 2021 4 Series Coupe 430i, 430i xDrive, M440i xDrive vehicles. When shifting into Reverse, a small portion of the rearview image may be obscured, or the screen may not illuminate. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility." Risk If the driver relies on only the rearview camera image, the missing or reduced rearview image view can increase the risk of a crash or injury. Remedy BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the rearview camera software and update it if necessary, free of charge. The recall began April 16, 2021. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. Filed under 740i, 745le, 750li, M760i Campaign NHTSA 21V096000 · Feb 19, 2021
Feb 10, 202121V062000	Service brakes, hydraulic A loss of ABS and a reduction in braking assistance can increase the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 21V062000 What's wrong BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2020-2021 8 Series Coupe, Grand Coupe and convertible 840i, 840i xDrive, M850i xDrive, M8 and 740 Li, 740 Li xDrive, 750 Li xDrive, M760 Li xDrive, X6 sDrive40i, X6 xDrive40i, X6 xdrive50i, X6 M50i, X6M, and 2019-2021 X5 sDrive40i, X5 xDrive40i, X5 xDrive50i, X5 M50i, X5M, X7 xDrive40i, X7 xDrive50i, X7 M50i, and 2021 M3, M3 Competition, M4 Coupe, M4 Competition Coupe, X5 xDrive45e, 745 Le xDrive. The rotor and shaft within the integrated brake system may not have been welded properly and could separate during a hard braking event, possibly resulting in a loss of the Antilock Brake System (ABS) and braking assistance. Risk A loss of ABS and a reduction in braking assistance can increase the risk of a crash. Remedy BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the integrated brake system, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 25, 2021. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. Filed under 740li, 745le, 750li, M760li Campaign NHTSA 21V062000 · Feb 10, 2021
Feb 3, 202121V046000	Power train: driveline driveshaft A broken output shaft can lead to a loss of drive power or a rollaway condition in a parked vehicle (if the parking brake is not engaged), increasing the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 21V046000 What's wrong BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2020-2021 530i xDrive, 540i xDrive and 2021 740Li xDrive vehicles. The output shafts (left/right) which transfer power from the driveshaft to the rear wheels may break due to a heat treatment error during supplier production. Risk A broken output shaft can lead to a loss of drive power or a rollaway condition in a parked vehicle (if the parking brake is not engaged), increasing the risk of a crash. Remedy BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the output shaft(s), free of charge. The recall began March 24, 2021. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. Filed under 740li Campaign NHTSA 21V046000 · Feb 3, 2021

Merged from NHTSA model names: 740li, 740i, 740xi, 745le, 750li, M760i, M760li. 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 component5

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h

5Complaints filed

0Involving a crash

0Involving a fire

0Injuries reported

Component	Complaints	%
Wheels	2	40
Suspension	1	20
Unknown or other	1	20
Lane departure	1	20
Forward collision avoidance	1	20
Electrical system	1	20
Power train	1	20

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 7 Series, 750I.

Latest reports

Electrical system
“The contact owns a 2021 BMW 750i. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the engine independently shut off.”
Filed 08/26/2026 · ODI 11759802
Power train
“1. What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? The suspected failed component is the front differential carrier bearing on my 2021 BMW 750i xDrive.”
Filed 08/20/2026 · ODI 11758193
Suspension
“I purchased a vehicle from Ed morse Cadillac on 12/31/2025. I find out in April that the vehicle was sold with undercarriage damages listed in Carfax.”
Filed 04/24/2026 · ODI 11733572

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2021 BMW 7 Series recall questions

How many recalls does the 2021 BMW 7 Series have?

NHTSA lists 9 safety recall campaigns for the 2021 BMW 7 Series. The most recent, 25V644000 (reported September 25, 2025), concerns electrical system. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

What are the 2021 BMW 7 Series recalls for?

The largest group is electrical system, with 4 campaigns. Others: engine (1), back over prevention (1), service brakes, hydraulic (1). Each campaign below lists the defect, the risk and the free remedy.

What is the most common complaint about the 2021 BMW 7 Series?

Wheels is the most-reported component, named in 2 complaints out of 5 filed with NHTSA (40%). Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2021 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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