BMW 740LI problems by model year

Updated from NHTSA data · How we count

NHTSA has 14 owner complaints and 9 recalls on file for the BMW 740LI (2011–2022).

Complaints
14
Recalls
9
Model years
10
Worst year
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Complaints by model year

620112201212013201412015201620192020202142022
NHTSA complaints per BMW 740LI model year. Click a bar for details.

Newer model years have had less time on the road, so they naturally have fewer complaints. Compare a year against its neighbors rather than against brand-new models.

Every BMW 740LI model year

YearComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesRecallsTop problem
2022 740LI40001Electrical System
2021 740LI00005—
2020 740LI00004—
2019 740LI00001—
2016 740LI00001—
2015 740LI10001Engine
2014 740LI00001—
2013 740LI10001Engine
2012 740LI20111Suspension
2011 740LI61000Electrical System

Most common BMW 740LI problem areas (all years)

  • Electrical System
    6 complaints
  • Engine
    3 complaints
  • Transmission & Drivetrain
    3 complaints
  • Fuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion
    2 complaints
  • Driver Assistance & Safety Tech
    1 complaints
  • Suspension
    1 complaints
  • Body & Structure
    1 complaints

Complaint trend

202020212022
Complaints about the BMW 740LI received by NHTSA each month.

BMW 740LI recalls

  • Recall 25V644000Sep 25, 2025145,102 vehiclesModel years 2020–2022

    Risk: An overheated starter motor can ignite nearby combustible material in the engine compartment, increasing the risk of a fire.

  • Recall 21V062000Feb 10, 2021893 vehiclesModel years 2020–2021

    Risk: A loss of ABS and a reduction in braking assistance can increase the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 21V046000Feb 3, 202128 vehiclesModel years 2021

    Risk: A broken output shaft can lead to a loss of drive power or a rollaway condition in a parked vehicle (if the parking brake is not engaged), increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 20V761000Dec 9, 2020812 vehiclesModel years 2021

    Risk: Increased electrical resistance can increase the risk of a fire.

  • Recall 20V379000Jun 30, 202016 vehiclesModel years 2020–2021

    Risk: A child restraint system placed on the vehicle's rear middle seat without utilizing the three-point safety belt, could increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash.

  • Recall 19V684000Sep 27, 2019257,473 vehiclesModel years 2019–2020

    Risk: The lack of an image in the back-up camera display increases the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 17V379000Jun 14, 201792 vehiclesModel years 2013–2015

    Risk: Vehicles with the incorrect left rear lamp assemblies may be less conspicuous to other drivers, possibly increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 17V067000Feb 2, 20178,752 vehiclesModel years 2012

    Risk: If the CV joint breaks, the vehicle may have a loss of propulsion, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 16V173000Mar 25, 20166,110 vehiclesModel years 2016

    Risk: In the event of a crash while the air bag module is resetting, the air bags may not deploy, increasing the risk of occupant injury.

Other BMW models

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology