2023 BMW 740I Seat Recall (23V414)

Recall 23V414 at a glance

What is wrong with the 2023 BMW 740I in recall 23V414?

The front seat length adjustment system may not have been welded properly.

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2023 740i, 760i xDrive, and i7 xDrive60 vehicles. The front seat length adjustment system may not have been welded properly.

Is it safe to drive a 2023 740I with recall 23V414?

NHTSA has not told owners to stop driving, but the risk is real: An improperly welded front seat may not properly restrain an occupant, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.

NHTSA describes the risk this way: An improperly welded front seat may not properly restrain an occupant, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.

NHTSA has not issued a do-not-drive or park-outside warning for this recall. Still, get the repair done as soon as it is available, and stop driving if you notice symptoms related to the seats.

Which vehicles are included in recall 23V414?

Recall 23V414 covers 318 vehicles: 2023 BMW 740I; 2023 BMW 760I; 2023 BMW I7.

NHTSA lists 318 vehicles in this campaign. Not every vehicle of these models and years is included, so check your VIN.

What is the fix for the 740I seat recall?

Yes. Dealers will inspect the front seats and if necessary, replace the seat front structure including the seat length adjustment system, free of charge.

Dealers will inspect the front seats and if necessary, replace the seat front structure including the seat length adjustment system, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 3, 2023. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

When was recall 23V414 announced?

BMW of North America, LLC reported recall 23V414 to NHTSA on June 8, 2023. NHTSA lists the owner letter date as August 3, 2023.

This recall was filed 40 months ago. If your 740I was built in that window, the VIN check below is the way to confirm it is included.

How do I check if my 740I is part of recall 23V414?

Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. If recall 23V414 is open on your 740I, it will be listed there.

Look up your VIN on nhtsa.gov/recalls. If 23V414000 is open on your 740I, it will be listed there. You can also ask any BMW dealer to run the VIN. The VIN is printed on your registration and visible through the lower driver-side windshield.

What should 740I owners do about recall 23V414?

Check your VIN, schedule the free recall repair, and keep a repair order for every dealer visit.

1. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm recall 23V414000 applies to your 740I.
2. Book the recall appointment with any authorized BMW dealer. Ask up front whether parts are available and how long the vehicle will be there.
3. Get a repair order for every visit, even if the dealer only inspects the vehicle. Read it before you leave and make sure your complaint is written the way you described it.
4. Keep a simple log of any seats symptoms with dates and mileage. Video of a warning light or the problem happening is strong evidence.
5. Count the days the vehicle is at the dealer. Days out of service add up toward California's 30-day presumption.
6. If the recall repair does not fix it, or the vehicle keeps going back for the same issue, talk to a lemon law attorney.

What are 740I owners reporting to NHTSA?

Owners have filed 31 complaints with NHTSA about these vehicles since 2020, 0 of them about the body, doors and seats.

Too few NHTSA complaints about the body, doors and seats have been filed since recall 23V414 was reported (0) to say whether the fix is holding.

NHTSA’s public complaint database lists 31 owner complaints filed since 2020 for the vehicles in this recall, and 0 of them involve the body, doors and seats. Complaints are reports from owners and have not been verified by NHTSA, but a high count for the same component is a sign the problem is widespread.

• 2023 BMW 740I: 12 complaints in total, 0 about the body, doors and seats
• 2023 BMW 760I: 11 complaints in total, 0 about the body, doors and seats
• 2023 BMW I7: 8 complaints in total, 0 about the body, doors and seats

Can recall 23V414 make my 740I a lemon in California?

Not by itself. A recall repair that fails, or repeat dealer visits for the same defect, can support a California lemon law claim.

A recall by itself does not make a car a lemon. Under California's Song-Beverly Consumer Warranty Act, what matters is whether a defect covered by the warranty substantially impairs the vehicle's use, value or safety, and whether the manufacturer or its dealers fixed it within a reasonable number of attempts (Civ. Code 1793.2(d)).

Door latch, seat and body structure defects can affect safety in a crash and everyday use. If the recall repair does not solve the problem, the repeat visit is part of your record.

This is not the first recall for this problem. When a manufacturer has to recall the same seats again, that suggests the earlier fix did not work. If your 2023 BMW 740I has had this repair more than once, keep every repair order.

Earlier campaigns on these vehicles involving the same component: 23V050000.

Civil Code 1793.22(b) sets out a presumption that applies in the first 18 months or 18,000 miles: two or more repair attempts for a defect likely to cause death or serious bodily injury, four or more attempts for the same defect, or more than 30 total days out of service for repairs. Written notice to the manufacturer is required in some cases. Owners outside that window can still have a claim.

An owner who prevails in a lemon law case can recover reasonable attorney fees and costs from the manufacturer (Civ. Code 1794(d)). You pay nothing, win or lose. We are paid only if you win, and the manufacturer pays our fees, including in settlements. If a case is lost, our firm covers the costs.

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