Tl* the contact owns a 2016 bmw 740li. The contact received a recall notification for the federal safety agency campaign number: 10874473 (air bags). The part needed for the repair was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
The worst 2016 BMW 740LI problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Airbags1
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Recalls 1
Air bags: frontal: sensor/control module-inactive
- What is wrong
- BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2016 740Li, 750Li, and 750Lxi vehicles manufactured July 1, 2015, to December 11, 2015. The affected vehicles have an air bag control module that may randomly reset due to an electrical short circuit as a result of residual metallic particles from the manufacturing process.
- Risk
- In the event of a crash while the air bag module is resetting, the air bags may not deploy, increasing the risk of occupant injury.
- Remedy
- BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the air bag control module, free of charge. The recall began on July 11, 2016. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1‑800‑525‑7417.
Recall number 16V173000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2016 BMW 740LI 411
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- One or more of the LED daytime running lights are dim or discolored.
- The basic conditions for initializing the power windows are not met.
- The electrical system of BMW vehicles has been subject to an ongoing development process over the last few...
- The Central Information Display goes black intermittently due to resets of the Head Unit (HU-H3)....
- Situation
- Engine will crank but not start
- Customers may state that the alarm system (DWA) is not active after locking their unoccupied vehicle
- Diesel fuel injectors: ltd wty extension to 10 years/120,000 miles
- Pressure control valve (pcv) extended ltd wty 15 years/150,000 miles
- A thumping sound is heard when the window reaches the closing end stop.
What 2016 BMW 740LI owners say
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Questions about the 2016 BMW 740LI
Is the 2016 BMW 740LI reliable?
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2016 BMW 740LI, fewer than a typical 740LI model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2016 BMW 740LI?
Airbags, with 1 complaint.
How many recalls does the 2016 BMW 740LI have?
1 recall, covering air bags.
Was there a recall on the 2016 BMW 740LI airbags?
Yes, 1 recall: 16V173000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
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