Model year 2015 · BMW

2015 BMW 7 Series recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 5 safety recall campaigns for the 2015 BMW 7 Series. The most recent was reported on November 19, 2021. Campaigns are matched by the model names in NHTSA's records: 740I, 740LD, 740LI, 740LXI, 750I, 750LI, 750LXI, 750XI, 760LI.

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Campaigns at a glance

Recall campaigns for the 2015 BMW 7 Series, newest first
NHTSA number	Reported	Component
21V907000	November 19, 2021	Fuel System, Diesel
21V586000	July 29, 2021	Fuel System, Diesel › Delivery › Fuel Pump
18V755000	October 25, 2018	Engine And Engine Cooling › Exhaust System › Emission Control › Gas Recirculation Valve (Egr Valve)
18V674000	September 26, 2018	Engine And Engine Cooling › Engine
17V379000	June 14, 2017	Exterior Lighting

Systems involved: Engine And Engine Cooling (2) · Fuel System, Diesel (2) · Exterior Lighting (1)

Recall records

NHTSA 21V907000

Fuel System, Diesel

Report received by NHTSA: November 19, 2021
Owner notification: July 6, 2022
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 50,404 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record: 740LD

Defect summary

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2013-2018 328d, 328d xDrive, 2014-2018 328d Sports Wagon, 328d xDrive Sports Wagon, 2014-2016 535d, 535d xDrive, 2015 740Ld xDrive, 2015-2017 X3 xDrive28d SAV, and 2014-2017 X5 xDrive35d SAV diesel vehicles equipped with an Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) module with an integrated cooler. The EGR cooler may leak internally, causing coolant to mix with diesel engine soot, which could result in smoldering particles and a melting intake manifold.

Safety risk

A melting intake manifold increases the risk of a fire.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the EGR cooler and inspect the intake manifold, replacing it as necessary, free of charge. This recall includes all vehicles previously recalled under 18V-755. Vehicles previously recalled under 18V-755 will need to have the new remedy performed for this recall. An interim owner notification letter was mailed on January 18, 2022. The remedy is expected to be available in June 2022. Owner notification letters were mailed on July 6, 2022. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 21V907000, filed by BMW of North America, LLC. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 21V586000

Fuel System, Diesel › Delivery › Fuel Pump

Report received by NHTSA: July 29, 2021
Owner notification: January 14, 2022
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 11,216 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record: 740LD

Defect summary

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2014-2018 328d, 328d xDrive, X5 xDrive35d, 2014-2016 535d, 535d xDrive, 2015 740Ld xDrive, and 2015-2017 X3 xDrive28d vehicles. The high-pressure fuel pump may fail.

Safety risk

Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the high-pressure fuel pump, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on January 14, 2022. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 21V586000, filed by BMW of North America, LLC. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 18V755000

Engine And Engine Cooling › Exhaust System › Emission Control › Gas Recirculation Valve (Egr Valve)

Report received by NHTSA: October 25, 2018
Owner notification: May 13, 2019
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 44,368 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2015 BMW 7 Series: February 13, 2014 – May 8, 2015
Model names in the NHTSA record: 740LD

Defect summary

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2013-2018 BMW 328d and 328d xDrive, 2014-2018 328d Sports Wagon and 328d xDrive Sports Wagon, 2014-2016 535d and 535d xDrive, 2015 740Ld xDrive, 2015-2017 X3 xDrive28d SAV and 2014-2017 X5 xDrive35d SAV vehicles equipped with an Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) module with an integrated cooler. If the EGR cooler leaks internally, the coolant can mix with diesel engine soot. The high EGR temperatures may result in these particles possibly smoldering and melting the intake manifold.

Safety risk

The melting intake manifold can increase the risk of a fire.

Remedy

BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the EGR cooler as necessary. If a leak has already occurred, the engine intake manifold will also be replaced. These repairs will be made free of charge. The recall began May 13, 2019. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 18V755000, filed by BMW of North America, LLC. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 18V674000

Engine And Engine Cooling › Engine

Report received by NHTSA: September 26, 2018
Owner notification: October 1, 2018
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 3 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2015 BMW 7 Series: August 31, 2009 – January 12, 2015
Model names in the NHTSA record: 760LI

Defect summary

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2013-2015 BMW 760Li vehicles. The Engine Control Unit (ECU) may have been programmed with incompatible software during a service visit, possibly causing the engine to stall.

Safety risk

An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

All affected vehicles have been repaired by programming the ECU with the correct software. Therefore, owner letters will not be sent. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 18V674000, filed by BMW of North America, LLC. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 17V379000

Exterior Lighting

Report received by NHTSA: June 14, 2017
Owner notification: August 11, 2017
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 92 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2015 BMW 7 Series: July 16, 2012 – May 8, 2015
Model names in the NHTSA record: 740I, 740LI, 740LXI, 750I, 750LI, 750LXI, 750XI

Defect summary

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."

Safety 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.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 17V379000, filed by BMW of North America, LLC. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

Records reproduce NHTSA's published text for each campaign. Last record date for this page: November 19, 2021.