BMW 740I, I5 +7 more: Electrical system — camera/sensor

Affects BMW 740I, I5, I7, I7 M70, I5 M60, 760I, I7 M70 Xdrive, 750E, 530I · 2023–2024 — about 12K vehicles.

The hazard

An inoperative hands-on detection system may fail to detect when the driver's hands are not on the steering wheel and therefore not engage the emergency stopping assistant system, increasing the risk of a crash.

What to do

Dealers will inspect and reattach the ground connection as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 8, 2023. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

Critical — crash/injury risk now High — injury risk; see remedy Moderate — fix at next service Low — minor / informational