Ii was on florida turnpike late night around 10.30pm with my wife going south and all of sudden we hear loud noise from our car and the car started to shut off by itself in the middle of the highway . I was going on 70 miles per hour and was very lucky that there was only few cars on the road I was able to steer it to the shoulder . After coming out of the car I see lot of smoke and lots of oil coming out of the engine . And I saw there was a trail of oil behind the car. We were stuck on tpk for 4 hour in cold before any help could arrive . Fhp trooper stop by and said that we had a broken engine. We had to tow our 145 miles to our house . I am so embrassed to got a bmw that has such problem
The worst 2013 BMW 740LI problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Airbags1
- Engine1
- Fuel system1
- Locks1
- Transmission1
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- Airbags1
- Engine1
- Fuel system1
- Locks1
- Transmission1
- Wheels1
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 2013 BMW 740LI 310
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- 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...
- Engine will crank but not start
- Customers may state that the alarm system (DWA) is not active after locking their unoccupied vehicle
- With the court's FINAL approval, BMW of North America, LLC (BMW NA) has entered into a nationwide...
- For the eligible vehicles, BMW of North America, LLC (BMW NA) is extending the limited warranty for the...
- According to the customer, the airbag warning light was on, but it may not be illuminated when the vehicle...
- Component-Specific Limited Warranty Extension For the eligible vehicles, BMW of North America, LLC (BMW...
- The Headunit High (HU-H), also called NBT, began replacing the Car Information Computer (CIC) on certain...
- Component specific limited warranty extension
What 2013 BMW 740LI owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 bmw 740li. While driving 60 MPH, the contact heard an abnormal noise coming from the front of the vehicle. Afterwards, the vehicle shifted into first gear and veered to the shoulder of the road. The contact turned the vehicle off and on while the driveshaft warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was towed by the contact's insurance company to an independent mechanic who diagnosed the vehicle and determined that the driveshaft needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and did not assist. The failure mileage was approximately 101,000.
The doors would not unlock by touch or with the remote. Had to use the slide out key to unlock the drivers side door. Once inside the vehicle the button inside would not unlock the other doors. Pulling the door handle any number of times would not open the other 3 doors. I had to crawl over the center console to exit the vehicle. Not very safe in an emergency situation, which could be at anytime with a medical condition I suffer from.
Two wheels have cracked after approximately 33,000 miles of normal driving.
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 bmw 740li. The contact stated that the passenger side trunk piston fractured and the lid crashed onto the contact's back. The vehicle was taken to a dealer. The technician diagnosed that the passenger side trunk piston and lid needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 3,000. Updated 12/30/14
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 bmw 740li. While driving approximately 50 MPH, the fuel compromised warning light illuminated, the vehicle shut off, and the steering wheel seized. The vehicle was taken to a dealer for diagnostic testing and the fuel pump was replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 7,000. Updated 12/30/14
My wife has had surgery and needs a seat cushion. When we use it on the front passenger side the air bag off light goes on. Bmw offers no solution. "you may not use a non bmw authorized cushion" on you passenger seat. I asked for an authorized bmw cushion, they said non exists. We are afraid to drive our car in that condition. This is a real hazard.
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Questions about the 2013 BMW 740LI
Is the 2013 BMW 740LI reliable?
Owners have filed 7 complaints about the 2013 BMW 740LI, 1.4 times a typical 740LI model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2013 BMW 740LI?
Airbags, with 1 complaint. Next is engine (1).
How many recalls does the 2013 BMW 740LI have?
1 recall, covering exterior lighting.
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