BMW 740LI years to avoid
No model year of the BMW 740LI stands out with more than twice its typical number of complaints.
Best BMW 740LI years
Not enough model years on the road yet to compare.
BMW 740LI 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 740LI problems
All model years combined.
- Engine7
- Electrical7
- Transmission6
- Fuel system5
- Airbags5
- Wheels2
- Driver assistance2
- Suspension1
- Seat belts1
- Locks1
- Body1
BMW 740LI problems year by year
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| Year | Score | Complaints | Top problem | Typical mileage | Recalls | Crashes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | - | 5 | Electrical | 1 | 1 | ||
| 2016 | - | 1 | Airbags | 1 | 0 | ||
| 2015 | - | 1 | Engine | 1 | 0 | ||
| 2014 | - | 3 | Airbags | 1 | 1 | ||
| 2013 | - | 7 | Airbags | 32,000 | 1 | 0 | |
| 2012 | - | 5 | Transmission | 1 | 0 | ||
| 2011 | - | 11 | Electrical | 84,000 | 0 | 1 |
Recalls 9
Questions about the BMW 740LI
What years of the BMW 740LI should you avoid?
No single model year of the BMW 740LI has more than twice its typical number of owner complaints.
What is the best year for a used BMW 740LI?
There are not enough model years on the road yet to compare.
What is the most common problem with the BMW 740LI?
Engine, with 7 complaints across all years, followed by electrical (7) and transmission (6).
How many recalls does the BMW 740LI have?
9 recalls between 2011 and 2022. The 2021 model year has the most, with 5.
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