- The problem
- BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2018 BMW 330e iPerformance, i3 Rex, i3 Sport Rex, X5 xDrive40e, i3 BEV, i3 Sport BEV and 2019 i8 and i8 Roadster vehicles and 2018-2019 530e iPerformance, 530e xDrive iPerformance and 740Le xDrive iPerformance vehicles. Capacitors within the TurboCord Portable Chargers may fail, possibly resulting in a shock hazard or a fire.
- The risk
- An electrical shock or a fire can increase the risk of injury or death.
- The fix
- BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the charging cable, and replace it if necessary, free of charge. The recall began February 22, 2019. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Vehicle safety record
2018 BMW 740LE Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 2018 BMW 740LE have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 1 recall, the latest in September 2018 for the electrical.
NHTSA data checked
CAbout as many problems as a typical 740LE year, for its age
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
2018 BMW 740LE recalls 1
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
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No complaints about the 2018 BMW 740LE yet
No owner has filed a complaint about this vehicle with NHTSA. If yours has a problem, share it here and report it to NHTSA.
BMW 740LE: every year compared
All 740LE years2018 BMW 740LE vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 BMW 740LE | 0 | 1 | C | |
| 2018 BMW 5 Series | 81 | 0 | F | Compare |
| 2018 BMW 5 Series Phev | 81 | 0 | - | Compare |
| 2018 BMW 3 Series | 61 | 0 | C | Compare |
| 2018 BMW 3 Series GT | 61 | 0 | C | Compare |
| 2018 BMW 3 Series Phev | 61 | 0 | C | Compare |
| 2018 BMW 4 Series | 34 | 0 | F | Compare |
| 2018 BMW 2 Series | 3 | 0 | B | Compare |
More sales usually means more complaints, so compare similar vehicles of the same year. The grade compares each vehicle with its own model's other years.
Questions about the 2018 BMW 740LE
Does the 2018 BMW 740LE have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2018 BMW 740LE: electrical (September 2018). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
How many complaints has the 2018 BMW 740LE had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 2018 BMW 740LE a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 59 out of 100 (grade C: about as many problems as a typical BMW 740LE year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
What should I do if my 2018 BMW 740LE has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data