Model year 2017 · BMW

2017 BMW 7 Series recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 2 safety recall campaigns for the 2017 BMW 7 Series — 1 with a do-not-drive or park-outside advisory. The most recent was reported on July 8, 2026. Campaigns are matched by the model names in NHTSA's records: 740LE XDRIVE IPERFORMANCE, M760LI.

NHTSA data through October 6, 2026 · How these pages are built

Campaigns at a glance

Recall campaigns for the 2017 BMW 7 Series, newest first
NHTSA number	Reported	Component
26V441000	July 8, 2026	Electrical System › Starter Assembly › RelayPark outside
17V377000	June 14, 2017	Engine And Engine Cooling

Systems involved: Electrical System (1) · Engine And Engine Cooling (1)

Recall records

NHTSA 26V441000

Electrical System › Starter Assembly › Relay

Park outside advisory

Report received by NHTSA: July 8, 2026
Owner notification: September 30, 2026
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 29,119 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record: 740LE XDRIVE IPERFORMANCE

Defect summary

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2018-2020 530e xDrive, 2017-2019 740Le xDrive, 2018-2020 530e iPerformance, 2016-2018 330e iPerformance vehicles. The engine starter relay may corrode, causing the relay to overheat and short circuit.

Safety risk

A short circuit in the starter relay may increase the risk of a fire.

Remedy

Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the remedy is complete. Dealers will replace the engine starter, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 30, 2026. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning August 28, 2026.

Source: NHTSA recall 26V441000, filed by BMW of North America, LLC. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 17V377000

Engine And Engine Cooling

Report received by NHTSA: June 14, 2017
Owner notification: August 11, 2017
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 206 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2017 BMW 7 Series: May 10, 2016 – June 1, 2017
Model names in the NHTSA record: M760LI

Defect summary

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2017-2018 M760Li xDrive vehicles. The affected vehicles may have had incorrect engine oil cooler line installed, causing an oil leak in the engine compartment.

Safety risk

If oil leaks onto the front brake discs, a greater distance may be needed to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the engine oil cooler line, free of charge. The recall began August 11, 2017. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. Note: This recall supersedes recall 17V-240.

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 17V377000, 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: July 9, 2026.