NHTSA // SAFETY RECORD
2020 BMW 745e Safety Record
The 2020 BMW 745e has not been crash-tested by NHTSA, so it carries no Safety Index. Its federal safety record shows 1 recall and 0 owner complaints on file.
Updated Oct 1, 2026 from NHTSA data · Reviewed by Ivanna Verstliar
CRASH
DATANot crash-tested
The 2020 BMW 745e has not been subjected to federal crash testing, meaning no NHTSA star ratings or computed Safety Index are available for this model year. Shoppers thus lack a key federal assessment of crashworthiness. The vehicle's record does, however, present a low burden in other safety areas: a single recall campaign has been issued, and zero owner complaints have been reported to NHTSA. This absence of crash-test data precludes any definitive safety rating from this publication.
The 2020 BMW 745e was not crash-tested by NHTSA, carries one recall campaign involving electrical system software, and is categorized in a Light recall and complaint burden band according to NHTSA federal safety data.
MotorCaliber Safety Desk // NHTSA data, verified Oct 1, 2026
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| NHTSA crash test | Not crash-tested |
|---|---|
| Recall and complaint burden | Light |
| Recalls on file | 1 |
| Owner complaints | 0 (unverified allegations) |
| Data verified | Oct 1, 2026 |
ANALYSISHow safe is the 2020 BMW 745e?
No owner complaints have been registered for the 2020 BMW 745e, a rare occurrence for a vehicle of this age. This absence of reported incidents to NHTSA forms a significant part of its "Light" burden band assessment. The model's safety profile is further defined by a single recall, concerning an ECU software error. This recall is software-based, not structural or mechanical, and does not carry park-outside or do-not-drive directives. Federal crash-test data for the 2020 745e has not been published; without this, and lacking results from adjacent model years, a complete picture of its crashworthiness cannot be formed from the available NHTSA information.
NHTSA // RECALLSDoes the 2020 BMW 745e have any recalls?
The 2020 BMW 745e carries one recall campaign, targeting the electrical system software. Specifically, BMW of North America recalled certain 2020 BMW 745e xDrive vehicles because a software error in the electronic control unit may create a safety condition. The recall notice does not include a park-outside or do-not-drive directive in the data on file. Owners should verify their VIN at nhtsa.gov to confirm whether this recall has been completed on their specific vehicle.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE19V589000
Risk: Without an audible warning, the driver may forget to buckle the seat belt, increasing their risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will update the ECU software, free of charge. The recall began October 11, 2019. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Reported 2019-08-12
NHTSA // COMPLAINTSWhat do owners report about the 2020 BMW 745e?
NHTSA records zero owner complaints for the 2020 BMW 745e. No crash allegations, no fire allegations, no injury allegations, and no fatality allegations appear in the federal complaint database for this model year. Because complaints are unverified consumer allegations, the absence of filed complaints does not constitute a safety certification.
0 owner complaints on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.
USED BUYERWhat should used buyers know about the 2020 BMW 745e?
An unresolved recall for the ECU software on the 2020 BMW 745e could affect vehicle safety and operation. Shoppers of this model are advised to verify the recall's remedy status for any specific unit via the free VIN lookup tool at nhtsa.gov before purchase, as recall obligations transfer with the vehicle through all ownership changes.
- NHTSA has not crash-tested the 2020 BMW 745e, meaning no federal star ratings or Safety Index score exists for this specific model year.
- One recall is on file for the 2020 BMW 745e xDrive, addressing a software error in the electronic control unit; owners should verify remediation status using their VIN at nhtsa.gov.
- Zero owner complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2020 BMW 745e, covering crash, fire, injury, and fatality categories, though complaints are unverified allegations and a zero count is not a safety guarantee.
- No tested sibling years for the 745e appear in the NHTSA data covered here, so no adjacent crash-test result from this model line is available to supplement the 2020 record.
FAQ2020 BMW 745e safety questions
Was the 2020 BMW 745e crash-tested by NHTSA?
No. NHTSA has not run a New Car Assessment Program crash test on this configuration, so it carries no Safety Index. Its safety record here is built from 1 recall and 0 owner complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2020 BMW 745e have?
According to NHTSA recall data, 1 vehicle recall is on file for the 2020 BMW 745e. Confirm your VIN at nhtsa.gov to see which apply to your car.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2020 BMW 745e?
According to NHTSA's complaint database, 0 owner complaints are on file for the 2020 BMW 745e. These are unverified allegations submitted by owners, not confirmed defects.
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- DATA Pulled directly from NHTSA: the recallsByVehicle and complaintsByVehicle records for the BMW 745e 2020.
- SCORE This configuration was not crash-tested by NHTSA, so it carries no Safety Index. We report its recall and complaint record only.
- EDITED Written by the MotorCaliber Safety Desk and reviewed for accuracy and plain-language clarity by Ivanna Verstliar, Editor, against the source figures on this page.
- VERIFIED Data last synced Oct 1, 2026. Recalls change; confirm your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. See our corrections policy and disclosure.