2022 BMW 740LI Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 60%of 5 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 70,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the electrical system of the 2022 BMW 740LI, 60% of the 5 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 70,000 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The contact owns a 2022 BMW 740LI. The contact stated while attempting to start the vehicle, the contact noticed an abnormal burning odor. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact was unable to start the vehicle and called a tow truck. The contact stated that while the tow truck driver was attempting to start the vehicle with the hood opened, the contact noticed smoke coming from the engine compartment. The vehicle was towed to a local dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that the engine starter needed to be replaced. …”
NHTSA complaint #11707604, filed 2025-12, 70,000 miles“The contact owns a 2022 BMW 740LI. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V644000 (Electrical System); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact stated that after walking outside to the parked vehicle, the passenger’s side rear window was open. The failure occurred intermittently; however, on one occasion during the failure, all the windows and the sunroof were opened. …”
NHTSA complaint #11716735, filed 2026-02Related recalls
- 25V644000Sep 25, 2025BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2020 340I, X6, 2020-2025 840I, 2020-2022 740LI, 2019-2020 X7, and X5 vehicles. After repeated attempts…Covers: BMW 740LI 2020–2022, 840I 2020–2025, X5 2019–2020 +3 more
Related service bulletins
- 10249437Jan 16, 2024The basic conditions for initializing the power windows are not met.
- 10249027Jan 11, 2024The electrical system of BMW vehicles has been subject to an ongoing development process over the last few years. This has led to increased demands being placed on the battery…
- 10249032Jan 5, 2024The Central Information Display goes black intermittently due to resets of the Head Unit (HU-H3). FaultB7F8F9 ÃÂâÃÂÃÂÃÂàÃÂâÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂHU-H…
- 10245422Nov 22, 2023Customers may state that the alarm system (DWA) is not active after locking their unoccupied vehicle. Depending on the vehicleâÂÂs equipment and settings, no acoustic or…
- 10245379Nov 9, 2023The carpet welcome light(s) turns on either after a delay, or does not function at all.
- 10245378Nov 9, 2023A thumping sound is heard when the window reaches the closing end stop.
Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 3 | 60% |
| 2011 | 4 | 36% |
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About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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