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2014 BMW 7 Series ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING Recalls

1 recall Highest severity: Critical

All recalls are free to repair at your local dealership. Contact your dealer to schedule service for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING issues.

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ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING Safety Recalls

Critical #18V674000 Plain English
Component

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

Manufacturer
BMW of North America, LLC
What Happened
The Engine Control Unit (ECU) is like the brain of your engine, controlling how it runs. In some 2013-2015 760Li models, the ECU might have been given the wrong software during a service visit.
Risk if Unfixed
If the ECU is faulty, your engine could suddenly shut off while driving, which could cause a crash.
Free Fix
Your BMW dealer has already fixed this issue by updating the ECU software. You won't receive a recall notice, but if you have any questions, call BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
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Original — What Happened
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.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.
Original — 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.
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Other BMW 7 Series 2014 Recalls

EXTERIOR LIGHTING
1 recall

Other BMW 7 Series Years

2025
3 recalls
2024
5 recalls
2023
11 recalls
2022
2 recalls
2021
9 recalls
2020
9 recalls
2019
2 recalls
2018
1 recall
2017
1 recall
2016
1 recall
2015
2 recalls
2013
2 recalls
2012
2 recalls
2011
1 recall
2010
1 recall
2009
1 recall
2008
2 recalls
2007
4 recalls
2006
4 recalls
2005
3 recalls
2003
2 recalls
2002
2 recalls
2001
4 recalls
2000
2 recalls

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the 2014 BMW 7 Series safe to drive?

This model year has 1 recorded safety recall. Model-level listings do not establish VIN-specific open recalls or whether this vehicle is safe to drive. Check your VIN and contact the manufacturer for recall instructions.

What is the ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE recall for the 2014 BMW 7 Series? (Campaign #18V674000)

The Engine Control Unit (ECU) is like the brain of your engine, controlling how it runs. In some 2013-2015 760Li models, the ECU might have been given the wrong software during a service visit. If the ECU is faulty, your engine could suddenly shut off while driving, which could cause a crash. Your BMW dealer has already fixed this issue by updating the ECU software. You won't receive a recall notice, but if you have any questions, call BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.