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2022 BMW 7 Series recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2022 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
4
Latest campaign
Sep 25, 2025

Recall summary by component2

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h
ComponentCampaignsLatestCampaign IDs
Electrical system2Sep 25, 2025
25V64400022V683000

Safety recalls2

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
Sep 13, 202222V683000

Electrical system: 12v/24v/48v battery

A short-circuit in the battery cell can increase the risk of fire.

DetailsHide details for campaign 22V683000
What's wrong
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling one 2022 745e hybrid electric vehicle. The high voltage battery may have been produced with a battery cell electrode that was improperly sized during the laser cutting process, which may result in an electrical short-circuit.
Risk
A short-circuit in the battery cell can increase the risk of fire.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the affected battery cell module, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters informing owners of the safety risk were mailed on November 30, 2022. Owners were contacted by phone and by First Class mail on October 28, 2022. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Filed under
745e
Campaign
NHTSA 22V683000 · Sep 13, 2022

Merged from NHTSA model names: 740li, 745e. 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 component4

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h
4Complaints filed
0Involving a crash
0Involving a fire
0Injuries reported
ComponentShareComplaints%CrashesFiresInjuries
Electrical system375000
Lane departure125000
Unknown or other125000
Engine125000

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.

Latest reports

  • Lane departure

    “The contact owns a 2022 BMW 740LI. The contact stated that while driving at undisclosed speeds, the Lane Departure feature malfunctioned on several occasions, causing the vehicle to be pulled into another lane or into…”

    Filed 03/19/2026 · ODI 11725646
  • Electrical system

    “The contact owns a 2022 BMW 740LI. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V644000 (Electrical System); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable.”

    Filed 02/09/2026 · ODI 11716735
  • Electrical system

    “The contact owns a 2022 BMW 740LI. The contact stated while attempting to start the vehicle, the contact noticed an abnormal burning odor. There was no warning light illuminated.”

    Filed 12/29/2025 · ODI 11707604

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2022 BMW 7 Series recall questions

How many recalls does the 2022 BMW 7 Series have?

NHTSA lists 2 safety recall campaigns for the 2022 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 2022 BMW 7 Series recalls for?

The largest group is electrical system, with 2 campaigns. Each campaign below lists the defect, the risk and the free remedy.

What is the most common complaint about the 2022 BMW 7 Series?

Electrical system is the most-reported component, named in 3 complaints out of 4 filed with NHTSA (75%). Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2022 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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