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Model year 2022 · BMW

2022 BMW 7 Series recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 2 safety recall campaigns for the 2022 BMW 7 Series. The most recent was reported on September 25, 2025. Campaigns are matched by the model names in NHTSA's records: 740LI, 745E.

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Campaigns at a glance

Recall campaigns for the 2022 BMW 7 Series, newest first
NHTSA numberReportedComponent
25V644000September 25, 2025Electrical System › Starter Assembly
22V683000September 13, 2022Electrical System › 12v/24v/48v Battery

Recall records

NHTSA 25V644000

Electrical System › Starter Assembly

Report received by NHTSA
September 25, 2025
Owner notification
February 9, 2026
Recall initiated by
NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation
Units potentially affected
145,102 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2022 BMW 7 Series
Not reported – June 13, 2022
Model names in the NHTSA record
740LI

Defect summary

BMW 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, the starter motor may overheat from an electrical overload.

Safety risk

An overheated starter motor can ignite nearby combustible material in the engine compartment, increasing the risk of a fire.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the engine starter, free of charge. This recall includes vehicles repaired under recall 24V576 and those owners will need to have their vehicle repaired again. Owner notification letters were mailed February 9, 2026. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov November 17, 2025.

Source: NHTSA recall 25V644000, filed by BMW of North America, LLC. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 22V683000

Electrical System › 12v/24v/48v Battery

Report received by NHTSA
September 13, 2022
Owner notification
October 28, 2022
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
16 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
745E

Defect summary

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling one 2022 745e hybrid electric vehicle. The high voltage battery may have been produced with a battery cell electrode that was improperly sized during the laser cutting process, which may result in an electrical short-circuit.

Safety risk

A short-circuit in the battery cell can increase the risk of fire.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the affected battery cell module, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters informing owners of the safety risk were mailed on November 30, 2022. Owners were contacted by phone and by First Class mail on October 28, 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 22V683000, 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: September 26, 2025.