Due to rain in san diego, the bmw 740i intake at the bottom of the front bumper injested water in a normal driving situation and the motor exploded.
The worst 2015 BMW 740I problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Engine1
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Recalls 1
Exterior lighting
- What is wrong
- BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2013-2015 740i, 740Li, 740Lxi, 750i, 750xi, 750Li and 750Lxi and 2014 ActiveHybrid 7 vehicles. The affected vehicles may have received incorrect replacement left rear taillight assemblies. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
- Risk
- Vehicles with the incorrect left rear lamp assemblies may be less conspicuous to other drivers, possibly increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicles and replace any incorrect left rear taillight assemblies, free of charge. The recall began August 11, 2017. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1‑800‑525‑7417.
Recall number 17V379000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2015 BMW 740I 206
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- A situation may occur where the front passenger seat is not occupied; however, a “fasten seat belt”...
- 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)....
- Engine will crank but not start
- Customers may state that the alarm system (DWA) is not active after locking their unoccupied vehicle
- Diesel fuel injectors: ltd wty extension to 10 years/120,000 miles
- A thumping sound is heard when the window reaches the closing end stop.
- The carpet welcome light(s) turns on either after a delay, or does not function at all.
2015 BMW 740I fuel economy
Official EPA estimates in miles per gallon (MPGe for electric). Ranges cover trims that share the same engine.
| Engine | Drive | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.0L 6‑cyl | RWD | 19 | 28 | 22 |
What 2015 BMW 740I owners say
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Questions about the 2015 BMW 740I
Is the 2015 BMW 740I reliable?
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2015 BMW 740I, fewer than a typical 740I model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2015 BMW 740I?
Engine and cooling, with 1 complaint.
How many recalls does the 2015 BMW 740I have?
1 recall, covering exterior lighting.
What gas mileage does the 2015 BMW 740I get?
Official estimates for the 2015 BMW 740I range from 22 mpg combined. The most efficient version (3.0L 6-cyl, RWD) gets 19 city and 28 highway.
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