Recalls ·2013 BMW 740li xDrive

2013 BMW 740li xDrive recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2013 BMW 740li xDrive; the most frequently affected component is exterior lighting. Owners filed 7 complaints, most often about wheels. Among the 3 model years of this model in the database, 2013 ranks #1 for number of recalls.

Recalls1
Complaints7

Check your own vehicle by VIN at NHTSA →

Recalls (1)

Exterior lightingCampaign 17V379000 · 14 Jun 2017

Problem: 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.

What owners complain about

Share of the 7 most recent complaints stored for this model year, by component. Owners can list more than one component.

Wheels1 · 14%
Latches/locks/linkages1 · 14%
Fuel system1 · 14%
Gasoline1 · 14%
Power train1 · 14%
Air bags1 · 14%
Unknown or other1 · 14%
Engine1 · 14%

When complaints were filed

20131
20142
20151
20161
20191
20211

From owner complaints

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 bmw 740li. The contact stated that the passenger side trunk piston fractured and the lid crashed onto the contact's back. The vehicle was taken to a dealer. The technician diagnosed that the passenger side trunk piston and lid needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the…

Latches/locks/linkages · Dec 2014 · NHTSA complaint record

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 bmw 740li. While driving approximately 50 mph, the fuel compromised warning light illuminated, the vehicle shut off, and the steering wheel seized. The vehicle was taken to a dealer for diagnostic testing and the fuel pump was replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The…

Fuel system · Dec 2014 · NHTSA complaint record

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 bmw 740li. While driving 60 mph, the contact heard an abnormal noise coming from the front of the vehicle. Afterwards, the vehicle shifted into first gear and veered to the shoulder of the road. The contact turned the vehicle off and on while the driveshaft warning indicator illuminated.…

Power train · Jul 2019 · NHTSA complaint record

My wife has had surgery and needs a seat cushion. When we use it on the front passenger side the air bag off light goes on. Bmw offers no solution. "you may not use a non bmw authorized cushion" on you passenger seat. I asked for an authorized bmw cushion, they said non exists. We are afraid to drive our car in that…

Air bags · Jul 2013 · NHTSA complaint record

How this year compares

Recalls per model year for this model.

20131
20141
20151

Related pages

Full specificationsAll model years2013 BMW lineup

Source

Recall and complaint records from the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). A recall listed here may not apply to every vehicle of this model year — always check your VIN with NHTSA or a dealer.

Related pages