AI Damage2019 BMW 740I: common problems
The maker issued 232 service bulletins for this year. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Technical service bulletins (TSB)
- 232
Engines and transmissions
US-market versions per EPA. On the right: how many NHTSA complaints name this engine or transmission type.
- 3 L · petrol · turbo · 6 cyl
- automatic, 8-speed
Drive: RWD, AWD
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 0 | 0 | 98 |
| Equipment | 0 | 0 | 82 |
| Engine and cooling | 0 | 0 | 24 |
| Steering | 0 | 0 | 16 |
| Backover prevention | 0 | 0 | 14 |
| Engine | 0 | 0 | 11 |
| Air bags | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| Seats | 0 | 0 | 9 |
| Structure | 0 | 0 | 9 |
| Exterior lighting | 0 | 0 | 8 |
| Visibility | 0 | 0 | 8 |
| Lane departure | 0 | 0 | 7 |
| Powertrain | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| Service brakes | 0 | 0 | 5 |
Comparison
What to check before buying
- Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
- Engine and cooling. Radiator and fan after a frontal hit, coolant level and condition, overheating.
- Steering. Steering play, power assist, rack and tie rods after a wheel impact.
- Backover prevention. Rear camera and parking sensors after a rear impact.
Manufacturer service bulletins
Bulletin titles as filed with NHTSA.
- The EVAP systems purge (vent) valve limited warranty for defects in materials and / or workmanship has…
The EVAP systems purge (vent) valve limited warranty for defects in materials and / or workmanship has been extended to 15 years / 150,000 miles as determined from the original first in-service / delivery date.
- THE FRONT AND REAR AIR SUSPENSION STRUT ASSEMBLIES LIMITED WARRANTY FOR DEFECTS IN MATERIALS OR…
THE FRONT AND REAR AIR SUSPENSION STRUT ASSEMBLIES LIMITED WARRANTY FOR DEFECTS IN MATERIALS OR WORKMANSHIP HAS BEEN EXTENDED TO 8 YEARS /80,000 MILES AS DETERMINED FROM THE ORIGINAL IN-SERVICE DATE.
- A situation may occur where the front passenger seat is not occupied; however, a “fasten seat belt”…
A situation may occur where the front passenger seat is not occupied; however, a “fasten seat belt” warning and a front passenger seat air bag deactivation message appears. If the situation is currently present, sit in…
- The Supplemental Restraint Systems (SRS) Front Passenger’s Seat Occupancy Capacitive Interior Sensor (CIS)…
The Supplemental Restraint Systems (SRS) Front Passenger’s Seat Occupancy Capacitive Interior Sensor (CIS) Mat for defects in materials and/or workmanship that causes a false seat occupancy alert to occur has been…
- The Telematics Control Units (TCU) Internal Emergency (Backup) Battery for defects in materials and/or…
The Telematics Control Units (TCU) Internal Emergency (Backup) Battery for defects in materials and/or workmanship has been extended to 6 years without mileage limitation, as determined from the vehicles original first…
- The customer states that one or more of the following situations may occur
1. The availability of the Steering and Lane Control Assistant is deteriorating, and/or that the function allows thevehicle to move from side to side within the lane markings. 2. The parking space detection is less…
- EVAP SYSTEM PURGE (VENT) VALVE EXT LTD WTY (ELW) 15/150
- 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 Central Information Display goes black intermittently due to resets of the Head Unit (HU-H3)
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- The electrical system of BMW vehicles has been subject to an ongoing development process over the last few…
The 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. This document covers important…
- At low outside temperatures (below 40 degrees F) and slow driving speeds (i.e
when parking, maneuvering)with a large steering angle, the front end can be slightly axially misaligned. This can be felt (jerking)/ heard via an acoustic acknowledgement (clunk) as seen at the 11 second mark of the…
NHTSA lists 232 bulletins for this year; the 12 newest are shown here.
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Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2019 BMW 740I?
There are no owner complaints in the NHTSA data for this year; the data comes from 232 manufacturer service bulletins.
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2019 BMW 740I?
NHTSA lists 232 manufacturer service bulletins for this year. A bulletin tells dealers how to diagnose or fix a known issue; it is not a recall.
Should I buy a 2019 BMW 740I from a US auction?
Owner complaints describe defects, not crash damage. Before bidding, check the components listed above and review the lot photos: VinWind builds a report of visible and hidden damage by VIN.
Other 2019 models
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Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-04.