2017 BMW 740i recalls & problems
The 2017 BMW 740i has no safety recalls on file with NHTSA, and 7 owner complaints. The most-reported problem area is engine (3 complaints).
Safety recalls
No safety recalls have been filed for the 2017 BMW 740i.
Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. A recall listed here may already have been fixed on a particular car: enter its 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls.
Fuel economy
740i
| City / highway | 21 / 29 mpg |
|---|---|
| Fuel | Premium Gasoline |
3 L · 6 cyl · Automatic (S8) · Rear-Wheel Drive · about $3,400/year to fuel
740i xDrive
| City / highway | 19 / 28 mpg |
|---|---|
| Fuel | Premium Gasoline |
3 L · 6 cyl · Automatic (S8) · All-Wheel Drive · about $3,750/year to fuel
EPA estimates from fueleconomy.gov for each engine and transmission sold. Annual cost is the EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year at its current fuel and electricity price assumptions. Your results will vary.
What owners report
| Problem area | Complaints | Typical mileage* |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 3 | — |
| Electrical system | 3 | — |
| Unknown or other | 1 | — |
| Exterior lighting | 1 | — |
| Seat belts | 1 | — |
| Tires | 1 | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | — |
*Median odometer reading when the problem happened, where owners gave one. One complaint can name several problem areas.
Recent owner complaints
- Oct 8, 2025Visibility/wiper
the Panoramic sunroof just exploded out of nowhere at freeway speeds causing glass to go everywhere - May 8, 2025Tires
November 2023 we purchased 4 new Continental PURECONTACT LS 245/45/R19 from Discount Tire in Evansville Indiana. Weâve driven almost 17,000 miles on the tires. Noticed 2 tires are splitting on the sidewall near the tread. The one Iâm reporting is dangerously split (resembles a re-tread tire). - Aug 1, 2024Electrical system
Stopping without notice can cause an accident and any of the issues can cause safety issues. What I sent them. I am writing to express my concerns regarding a series of issues with my 2017 BMW 740i and to request your assistance in resolving these matters. I have been working with my local BMW dealership to address several problems, but I believe there may be underlying issues that require further attention. I would appreciate it if you could review my case and consider the points outlined below. Background: Recently, my vehicle was brought in for service to replace the spark plugs and address a few concerns, including the replacement of the fuel tank cover. During this visit, it was… - Oct 11, 2023Engine
Car started smoking while idling, fire department called. Did not have check engine light on smoking from left tail pipe - Jan 14, 2022Electrical system
Instrument panel went blank. No visual indication of how fast I was traveling. Also frontal collision stop working. - Dec 22, 2020 · 49,000 milesEngine
ACTIVE AIR FLAPS MALFUNCTIONING, SEVISE BULLETIN FOR OTHER MODELS BUT NOT THIS ONE - Oct 29, 2020 · 40,500 milesUnknown or other
MY BACKUP CAMERA DOESN'T WORK (ENGAGE) WHEN THE CAR IS IN REVERSE. ANYTIME THE CAR IS PLACED IN REVERSE THE BACKUP CAMERA SHOULD COME ON. I HAVE OTHER CAMERAS THAT I CAN'T ACCESS, BUT THE BACKUP CAMERA IS SAFETY RELATED.
Owner complaints are submitted to NHTSA by the public and are not verified. Shown as filed (NHTSA removes personal details); long reports are shortened.