2023 BMW 740I Visibility and Wiper Recall (23V644)

Recall 23V644 at a glance

What is wrong with the 2023 BMW 740I in recall 23V644?

The windshield wipers may fail during certain weather conditions.

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2023 740i, 760i xDrive and i7 xDrive60 vehicles. The windshield wipers may fail during certain weather conditions.

Is it safe to drive a 2023 740I with recall 23V644?

NHTSA has not told owners to stop driving, but the risk is real: Windshield wiper failure can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

NHTSA describes the risk this way: Windshield wiper failure can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of 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 visibility and wiper.

Which vehicles are included in recall 23V644?

Recall 23V644 covers 3,820 vehicles: 2023 BMW 740I; 2023 BMW 760I; 2023 BMW I7.

NHTSA lists 3,820 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 visibility and wiper recall?

Yes. Dealers will inspect and replace the windshield wiper system, as necessary, free of charge.

Dealers will inspect and replace the windshield wiper system, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 15, 2023. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

When was recall 23V644 announced?

BMW of North America, LLC reported recall 23V644 to NHTSA on September 20, 2023. NHTSA lists the owner letter date as November 15, 2023.

This recall was filed 36 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 23V644?

Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. If recall 23V644 is open on your 740I, it will be listed there.

Enter your 17-character VIN at NHTSA’s recall lookup. It shows any open safety recall on your vehicle, including 23V644000. Your VIN is on the registration card, the insurance card, and the driver side of the dashboard where it meets the windshield. Recent recalls can take a few days to appear in the lookup.

What should 740I owners do about recall 23V644?

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 23V644000 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. Write down when symptoms involving the visibility and wiper happen: date, mileage, speed, weather and what you felt or heard. Photos and short videos help.
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 lighting and visibility.

Too few NHTSA complaints about the lighting and visibility have been filed since recall 23V644 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 lighting and visibility. 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 lighting and visibility
• 2023 BMW 760I: 11 complaints in total, 0 about the lighting and visibility
• 2023 BMW I7: 8 complaints in total, 0 about the lighting and visibility

Can recall 23V644 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)).

A headlight, wiper or visibility defect on the 2023 BMW 740I can make night or rain driving unsafe, and repeat repairs for the same problem count toward a lemon law claim.

The recall repair is available at dealers. If it works, great. If the same symptom comes back, the recall visit is one repair attempt and the next visit is another.

For the first 18 months or 18,000 miles, California presumes the manufacturer had enough chances if the 740I went in two or more times for a defect likely to cause death or serious injury, four or more times for the same defect, or spent more than 30 days in the shop (Civ. Code 1793.22(b)). Direct notice to the manufacturer is required for some of these. The presumption is a shortcut, not the only path to 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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