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2011–2022 · 10 model years

BMW 740Li recalls & problems by year

16 recalls and 33 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. Pick a year for the full record.

Most complaints201111 complaints
Most recalls20215 recalls
Crashes reported3in owner complaints
Injuries reported40 deaths
Owner complaints by model yearSelect a bar to open that year
051015202011: 11 complaints, 0 recalls2012: 5 complaints, 1 recalls2013: 7 complaints, 1 recalls2014: 3 complaints, 1 recalls2015: 1 complaints, 1 recalls2016: 1 complaints, 1 recalls2019: 0 complaints, 1 recalls2020: 0 complaints, 4 recalls2021: 0 complaints, 5 recalls2022: 5 complaints, 1 recalls2011201220132014201520162019202020212022
Model yearNHTSA starsEPA mpgRecallsComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesDeaths
2022 740Li——151010
2021 740Li——500000
2020 740Li——400000
2019 740Li——100000
2016 740Li——110000
2015 740Li—22 mpg110000
2014 740Li—22 mpg131020
2013 740Li—22 mpg170000
2012 740Li—20 mpg150110
2011 740Li—20 mpg0111100

Crash, fire, injury and death figures are what owners reported in their complaints; NHTSA does not verify them. A year with more complaints is not necessarily worse: newer and best-selling years collect more reports.

Most-reported problem areas, all years

  • Electrical system7
  • Engine7
  • Power train6
  • Air bags5
  • Fuel/propulsion system4
  • Unknown or other4
  • Wheels3
  • Structure1