2023-2025 BMW 740I Brake Control Module Recall (24V104)

Recall 24V104 at a glance

What is wrong with the 2023-2025 BMW 740I in recall 24V104?

Please see the recall report for a complete list of models and model years.

BMW of North America, LLC. (BMW) is recalling certain 2023-2025 BMW, MINI, and Rolls-Royce vehicles. Please see the recall report for a complete list of models and model years. The integrated brake (IB) system may malfunction and result in a loss of power brake assist or cause the Antilock Brake (ABS) and Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) systems to not function properly.

Is it safe to drive a 2023-2025 740I with recall 24V104?

NHTSA has not told owners to stop driving, but the risk is real: A loss of power brake assist can extend the distance required to stop the vehicle. Additionally, malfunctioning ABS and/or DSC systems can cause a loss of vehicle control. Either of these scenarios can increase the risk of a crash.

NHTSA describes the risk this way: A loss of power brake assist can extend the distance required to stop the vehicle. Additionally, malfunctioning ABS and/or DSC systems can cause a loss of vehicle control. Either of these scenarios can increase 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 control module.

Which vehicles are included in recall 24V104?

Recall 24V104 covers 266,716 vehicles: 2024-2025 BMW 530I; 2025 BMW 550E Xdrive; 2023-2025 BMW 740I; 2023-2024 BMW 750E; 2025 BMW 750E Xdrive; 2023-2025 BMW 760I; 2024-2025 BMW I5; 2023-2025 BMW I7; 2024 BMW I7 M70; 2023 BMW I7 M70 Xdrive; 2025 BMW M5; 2023-2025 BMW X1; 2024-2025 BMW X2; 2024-2025 BMW X5; 2024-2025 BMW X6; 2023-2025 BMW X7; 2023-2024 BMW XM; 2025 MINI Cooper; 2025 MINI Cooper S; 2025 MINI Countryman.

NHTSA lists 266,716 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 brake control module recall?

Yes. Dealers will replace the integrated brake system, free of charge.

Dealers will replace the integrated brake system, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed between June and December 2024. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 or Rolls Royce customer service at 1-877-877-3735.

When was recall 24V104 announced?

BMW of North America, LLC reported recall 24V104 to NHTSA on February 12, 2024.

This recall was filed 32 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 24V104?

Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. If recall 24V104 is open on your 740I, it will be listed there.

The fastest check is NHTSA’s VIN lookup. Type in the 17 characters from your registration or insurance card. Because only some 2023-2025 740I vehicles are included, the VIN check is the only reliable way to know. A brand-new recall may take several days to show up.

What should 740I owners do about recall 24V104?

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 24V104000 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. Keep a copy of every repair order. Check that each one lists your complaint, the mileage, and the dates in and out.
4. Keep a simple log of any control module 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 603 complaints with NHTSA about these vehicles since 2020, 356 of them about the brakes.

NHTSA’s public complaint database lists 603 owner complaints filed since 2020 for the vehicles in this recall, and 356 of them involve the brakes. 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.

• 2024 BMW X5: 145 complaints in total, 90 about the brakes
• 2023 BMW X1: 70 complaints in total, 53 about the brakes
• 2025 BMW X5: 62 complaints in total, 30 about the brakes
• 2024 BMW X7: 62 complaints in total, 44 about the brakes
• 2023 BMW X7: 44 complaints in total, 25 about the brakes
• 2024 BMW X1: 30 complaints in total, 19 about the brakes
• 2025 BMW X7: 29 complaints in total, 12 about the brakes
• 2024 BMW I5: 20 complaints in total, 8 about the brakes

Examples of what owners have reported to NHTSA (unverified excerpts):

We have contacted the BMW Dealership several times with no response on the recall. The BMWX7 was purchased on 5/25/24 and due to the recall is unsafe to drive. We are frustrated with BMW and lack of response and fix for the problem as of 1/28/25.

2025 BMW X7 owner, KS, NHTSA complaint 11639136, filed January 28, 2025

We have had 2 incidents where the warning light illuminated then went away. When the defect was disclosed, BMW said that there was no fix.

2025 BMW X7 owner, CA, NHTSA complaint 11639191, filed January 28, 2025

The contact owns a 2025 BMW X7. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V104000 (ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC), SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair.

2025 BMW X7 owner, ID, NHTSA complaint 11675908, filed July 24, 2025

Can recall 24V104 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.

Owners often ask whether this control module recall means their 740I qualifies as a lemon. Not by itself. Song-Beverly looks at whether a defect covered by the warranty substantially impairs use, value or safety and was not fixed after a reasonable number of repair attempts (Civ. Code 1793.2(d)).

Brake defects are safety defects. California's lemon law presumption can apply after two repair attempts for a defect likely to cause death or serious injury, when the manufacturer has been notified directly.

A remedy is available. Many vehicles are fixed on the first try. If the problem returns after the recall repair, or the 2023-2025 BMW 740I has needed other repairs for the same defect, those visits count toward a lemon law claim.

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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