Inability to open the driver door to exit the vehicle after the vehicle is stopped. I was informed that it may represent a failure of the door actuator. To be unable to exit the vehicle in the event of an emergency is unacceptable. They claim that the problem can occur intermittently before complete failure and may not be detected by their diagnostics. It is not a covered part or repair despite being a safety issue in a vehicle under the orignal manufacturer warranty and likely represents an intrinsic defect in a vehicle with 32,000 miles.
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Recalls 1
Exterior lighting
- What is wrong
- 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.
Recall number 17V379000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2015 BMW 740LXI 10
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)....
- 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
- A thumping sound is heard when the window reaches the closing end stop.
- The carpet welcome light(s) turns on either after a delay, or does not function at all.
- The sound output intermittently drops out entirely
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Questions about the 2015 BMW 740LXI
Is the 2015 BMW 740LXI reliable?
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2015 BMW 740LXI, close to a typical 740LXI model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2015 BMW 740LXI?
There are not enough complaints to tell.
How many recalls does the 2015 BMW 740LXI have?
1 recall, covering exterior lighting.
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