The front passenger air bag system in your 760i or i7 is designed to keep you safe in a collision. In some cases, the computer that controls this system might not recognize the seat position, and turn off the air bag, knee air bag, and headrest.
Risk if Unfixed
If the air bag is disabled, it won't deploy when you need it to, which could leave you at greater risk of injury in a crash.
Free Fix
Your authorized BMW dealer will update the computer that controls your front passenger air bag system, making sure it works correctly and deploys when needed. This service is free, and you should schedule it as soon as you receive your recall notice.
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Original — What Happened
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2023 760i xDrive and i7 xDrive60 vehicles equipped with the Executive Lounge Seating Package. In certain seat monitoring conditions, the front passenger seat electronic control unit (ECU) software may not recognize the seat position, and disable the front passenger air bag, knee air bag, and active headrest.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
A disabled front passenger air bag, knee air bag, or active headrest will not deploy as intended in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Original — Remedy
Dealers will reprogram the front passenger seat electronic control unit software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 10, 2023. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
The computer that controls your electric car's motor might have a software glitch. This computer is like the brain of your vehicle's electric drive system, and it helps your car move.
Risk if Unfixed
If this software fails, you could lose power to your wheels, making it hard to control your vehicle and increasing the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Your BMW dealer will update the software in your vehicle's electric drive motor for free. This should happen over the air, but if not, the dealer will do it for you – at no cost to you.
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Original — What Happened
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2022-2025 i4, 2022-2024 IX, 2023-2024 I7, and 2024 I5 vehicles. The electric drive motor software may shut down the high-voltage system, causing a loss of drive power.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
Original — Remedy
The electric drive motor software will be updated over-the-air (OTA) or by a dealer, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed August 5, 2025. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
The high-voltage battery in your BMW is a critical part that powers your car's electric motor. In some 2022-2025 IX, 2023-2024 I7, and 2022-2023 i4 models, it was assembled incorrectly, which can cause the battery to fail.
Risk if Unfixed
If the battery fails while you're driving, your car's electric motor will shut down, leaving you without power. This could make it hard to control your vehicle, and increase the risk of a crash. In the worst case, there's also a risk of a fire.
Free Fix
Your BMW dealer will replace the faulty high-voltage battery cell modules with new ones, at no cost to you. You'll receive a notice when the repair is ready, and you should schedule it as soon as possible.
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Original — What Happened
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2022-2025 IX, 2023-2024 I7, and 2022-2023 i4 vehicles. The high-voltage battery cell modules may not have been assembled properly, resulting in stress on the module frame and possible module failure.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
Battery module failure may lead to a shutdown of the high-voltage system which can result in a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash. In addition, module failure increases the risk of a fire.
Original — Remedy
Dealers will replace specific high-voltage battery cell modules, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters explaining the safety risk were mailed September 11, 2025. Another notice will be sent once the remedy becomes available, anticipated December 31, 2025Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
The hands-on detection system in your vehicle uses a camera to monitor your hands on the steering wheel. In some 2023-2024 models, the ground connection for this system wasn't properly attached.
Risk if Unfixed
If the hands-on detection system fails, it won't engage the emergency stopping assistant system when you're not holding the wheel. This could increase the risk of a crash if you're distracted or take your hands off the wheel.
Free Fix
Your authorized BMW dealer will inspect and reattach the ground connection to ensure the detection system works properly, at no cost to you. You'll receive a recall notice, and you should schedule the repair as soon as possible.
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Original — What Happened
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2023-2024 740i, 740i xDrive, 760i xDrive, i7 eDrive50, i7 xDrive60, i7 M70, 2024 750e xDrive, 530i, 530i xDrive, i5 eDrive40, and i5 M60 vehicles. The ground connection to the steering wheel may not have been attached correctly, resulting in an inoperative hands-on detection system.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
An inoperative hands-on detection system may fail to detect when the driver's hands are not on the steering wheel and therefore not engage the emergency stopping assistant system, increasing the risk of a crash.
Original — Remedy
Dealers will inspect and reattach the ground connection as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 8, 2023. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
The windshield wipers in your 740i, 760i xDrive, or i7 xDrive60 are designed to keep your windshield clean during bad weather. But in your vehicle, the wipers could fail when it's raining or snowing, leaving you with reduced visibility.
Risk if Unfixed
If the wipers fail, you'll have trouble seeing the road ahead, which could lead to a collision.
Free Fix
Your authorized BMW dealer will inspect and replace the windshield wiper system if necessary, all at no cost to you. You should schedule a visit as soon as you get the recall notice.
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Original — What Happened
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2023 740i, 760i xDrive and i7 xDrive60 vehicles. The windshield wipers may fail during certain weather conditions.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
Windshield wiper failure can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Original — Remedy
Dealers will inspect and replace the windshield wiper system, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 15, 2023. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
The Interaction Bar on your 740i, 760i xDrive, or i7 xDrive60 is a part on the dashboard that helps control your windshield defrosting and hazard lights. In some 2023 models, it might not work as intended.
Risk if Unfixed
If the Interaction Bar fails, you could lose control of your windshield defrost and hazard lights. This could make it harder to see or be seen, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Free Fix
Your BMW dealer will replace the Interaction Bar with a new one, completely free of charge. You should schedule the repair as soon as possible after getting the recall notice.
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Original — What Happened
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2023 740i, 760i xDrive and i7 xDrive60 vehicles equipped with an Interaction Bar. The Interaction Bar, located on the dashboard, may not activate the windshield defrosting/defogging system and/or the hazard warning lights. In addition, those control buttons may not illuminate when pressed. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 103, "Windshield Defrosting and Defogging Systems", and 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Original — Risk if Unfixed
The inability to operate the defrost or hazard warning lights can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Original — Remedy
Dealers will replace the Interaction Bar, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 6, 2023. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
The high-voltage battery control unit in your vehicle is like the brain that manages the flow of electricity to your wheels. In some 2022-2023 BMW models, the software that governs this system can malfunction and cause a power interruption.
Risk if Unfixed
If the power to your wheels is cut off suddenly, you'll lose control and speed, increasing the risk of a crash. This could happen at any time, even while driving at low speeds.
Free Fix
Your BMW dealer will update the control unit software to prevent power interruptions, and this repair is completely free. You should schedule the update as soon as you receive your recall notice.
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Original — What Happened
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2022-2023 iX xDrive40, iX xDrive50, iX M60, i4 eDrive35, i4 eDrive40, i4 M50, and 2023 i7 xDrive60 vehicles. The high voltage battery electronic control unit (ECU) software may cause an interruption of electrical power.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
An interruption of electrical power may result in a sudden loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
Original — Remedy
Dealers will update the high voltage battery ECU software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed February 10, 2023. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
The telematics control unit in your vehicle is a critical part that helps emergency responders find you in case of an accident. In some 2023 BMW 740i, 760i xDrive, and i7 xDrive60 models, this unit might not send your location to emergency responders.
Risk if Unfixed
If this happens, emergency responders might not be able to find you right away, which could lead to a delay in getting help and potentially increase the risk of injury.
Free Fix
Your BMW dealer will update the telematics control unit software for free. This is a complimentary repair, and you should schedule it as soon as you receive the recall notice.
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Original — What Happened
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2023 BMW 740i, 760i xDrive, and i7 xDrive60 vehicles. The telematics control unit may not transmit the vehicle location information to emergency responders.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
Emergency response may be delayed without the vehicle location information, increasing the risk of injury.
Original — Remedy
Dealers will update the telematics control unit software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 17, 2023. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
The front seat length adjustment system in your 740i, 760i xDrive, or i7 xDrive60 is a mechanism that lets you adjust the position of the seat. Unfortunately, in some cases, it wasn't welded correctly.
Risk if Unfixed
If your front seat isn't properly welded, it might not hold you securely in place during a crash. This could increase the risk of injury.
Free Fix
Your BMW dealer will inspect the front seat and if needed, replace the seat's front structure and length adjustment system at no cost to you. You should schedule this repair as soon as you get the recall notice.
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Original — What Happened
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2023 740i, 760i xDrive, and i7 xDrive60 vehicles. The front seat length adjustment system may not have been welded properly.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
An improperly welded front seat may not properly restrain an occupant, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.
Original — Remedy
Dealers will inspect the front seats and if necessary, replace the seat front structure including the seat length adjustment system, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 3, 2023. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
The integrated brake system in your vehicle is a complex control unit that helps your brakes work smoothly. In certain 2023-2025 BMW, MINI, and Rolls-Royce models, this system could malfunction and fail to provide proper power brake assist or make your ABS and DSC systems not work correctly.
Risk if Unfixed
If the integrated brake system fails, you might have to press the brake pedal harder to stop your vehicle, which can increase the distance it takes to stop. Or, the ABS and DSC systems could shut off, making it harder to control your vehicle, and increasing the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Your dealer will replace the faulty integrated brake system with a new one at no cost to you. You should schedule this repair as soon as you get your recall notice, and it's free, so don't delay.
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Original — What Happened
BMW of North America, LLC. (BMW) is recalling certain 2023-2025 BMW, MINI, and Rolls-Royce vehicles. Please see the recall report for a complete list of models and model years. The integrated brake (IB) system may malfunction and result in a loss of power brake assist or cause the Antilock Brake (ABS) and Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) systems to not function properly.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
A loss of power brake assist can extend the distance required to stop the vehicle. Additionally, malfunctioning ABS and/or DSC systems can cause a loss of vehicle control. Either of these scenarios can increase the risk of a crash.
Original — Remedy
Dealers will replace the integrated brake system, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed between June and December 2024. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 or Rolls Royce customer service at 1-877-877-3735.
