Failing HV battery cells cause a misreading of the energy level available. When turning left in oncoming traffic the Hybrid launches in EV mode because the battery management system shows plenty of power where there is none. The car will lurch into oncoming traffic and hesitate while trying to start the combustion engine the delay is unexpected and can be enough to cause an accident.
The worst 2017 BMW 740E problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Electrical1
- Transmission1
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- Electrical1
- Transmission1
Recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Technical service bulletins for the 2017 BMW 740E 359
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- The front and rear air suspension strut assemblies limited warranty for defects in materials or...
- A situation may occur where the front passenger seat is not occupied; however, a “fasten seat belt”...
- The high-temperature (HT) coolant expansion tanks breathing line/pipe limited warranty for defects in...
- The High-Voltage (HV) Battery Assembly Cell Modules Temperature Sensors (Internal NTC repair kit-specific)...
- Component-Specific Extended Limited Warranty (ELW) Issues with the fuel supply module/level sensor...
- One or more of the LED daytime running lights are dim or discolored.
- The basic conditions for initializing the power windows are not met.
- The electrical system of BMW vehicles has been subject to an ongoing development process over the last few...
- The Central Information Display goes black intermittently due to resets of the Head Unit (HU-H3)....
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What 2017 BMW 740E owners say
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Questions about the 2017 BMW 740E
Is the 2017 BMW 740E reliable?
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2017 BMW 740E, close to a typical 740E model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2017 BMW 740E?
Electrical system, with 1 complaint. Next is transmission (1).
How many recalls does the 2017 BMW 740E have?
No recalls on record.
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