BMW 740I years to avoid
No model year of the BMW 740I stands out with more than twice its typical number of complaints.
Best BMW 740I years
Not enough model years on the road yet to compare.
BMW 740I complaints by model year
Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.
Most common BMW 740I problems
All model years combined.
- Engine35
- Electrical24
- Brakes14
- Transmission11
- Airbags11
- Suspension10
- Fuel system10
- Visibility8
- Driver assistance8
- Seats6
- Seat belts6
- Steering5
BMW 740I problems year by year
Tap a year to see its problems, recalls and what owners say.
| Year | Score | Complaints | Top problem | Typical mileage | Recalls | Crashes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | - | 1 | Body | 0 | 0 | ||
| 2024 | - | 3 | Brakes | 5 | 0 | ||
| 2023 | - | 12 | Brakes | 9 | 0 | ||
| 2021 | - | 1 | Driver assistance | 2 | 0 | ||
| 2020 | - | 1 | Electrical | 2 | 0 | ||
| 2019 | - | 4 | Body | 1 | 1 | ||
| 2018 | - | 5 | Engine | 0 | 0 | ||
| 2017 | - | 7 | Electrical | 0 | 0 | ||
| 2016 | - | 12 | Electrical | 12,000 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2015 | - | 1 | Engine | 1 | 0 | ||
| 2014 | - | 1 | 1 | 1 | |||
| 2013 | - | 1 | Airbags | 1 | 1 | ||
| 2012 | - | 4 | Engine | 1 | 0 | ||
| 2001 | - | 15 | Engine | 75,000 | 3 | 2 | |
| 2000 | - | 12 | Transmission | 78,000 | 1 | 1 | |
| 1999 | - | 8 | Airbags | 0 | 1 | ||
| 1998 | - | 8 | Engine | 0 | 1 | ||
| 1997 | - | 3 | Engine | 2 | 0 | ||
| 1996 | - | 1 | Suspension | 2 | 0 | ||
| 1995 | - | 9 | Fuel system | 4 | 0 | ||
| 1994 | - | 7 | Engine | 2 | 0 | ||
| 1993 | - | 15 | Engine | 2 | 1 |
Recalls 23
BMW 740I warranty extensions
Repairs the manufacturer covers beyond the normal warranty. Check whether your car and mileage qualify before paying for one of these.
- The NVLD modules limited warranty for defects in materials and/or workmanship has been extended to 15...
- The EVAP systems purge (vent) valve limited warranty for defects in materials and / or workmanship has...
- The EVAP systems purge (vent) valve limited warranty for defects in materials or workmanship has been...
- 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 Supplemental Restraint Systems (SRS) Front Passenger’s Seat Occupancy Capacitive Interior Sensor (CIS)...
- The Telematics Control Units (TCU) Internal Emergency (Backup) Battery for defects in materials and/or...
- For this vehicle, the engine coolant thermostat limited warranty for defects in materials or workmanship...
- Evap system purge (vent) valve ext ltd wty (elw) 15/150
Questions about the BMW 740I
What years of the BMW 740I should you avoid?
No single model year of the BMW 740I has more than twice its typical number of owner complaints.
What is the best year for a used BMW 740I?
There are not enough model years on the road yet to compare.
What is the most common problem with the BMW 740I?
Engine, with 35 complaints across all years, followed by electrical (24) and brakes (14).
How many recalls does the BMW 740I have?
23 recalls between 1993 and 2026. The 2023 model year has the most, with 9.
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