BMW

740i

Large Cars · model years 1993 to 2026

Includes 740i, 740i Sedan, 740i xDrive and 1 more as listed by the EPA.

The verdict

Best year: 2025. complaints: 0, this model typically has none on file; recalls: 0, this model typically has none on file.

Worst year: 2012. complaints: 6, this model typically has none on file; recalls: 1, this model typically has none on file.

Year by year

Year by year summary for the BMW 740i
Year	Trims	MPG	HP	Fuel cost	Recalls	Complaints	TSBs	Top complaints
1993	1Gas	16	no data	$4,800	no data	no data	no data	no data
no complaint or recall data on file for 1993
1994	1Gas	17	no data	$4,550	no data	no data	no data	no data
no complaint or recall data on file for 1994
1995	1Gas	17	no data	$4,550	no data	no data	no data	no data
no complaint or recall data on file for 1995
1998	1Gas	18	no data	$3,450	no data	no data	no data	no data
no complaint or recall data on file for 1998
1999	2Gas	17	no data	$3,675	no data	no data	no data	no data
no complaint or recall data on file for 1999
2001	2Gas	17	no data	$4,550	no data	no data	no data	no data
no complaint or recall data on file for 2001
2011	1Gas	20	no data	$3,850	0	0	no data	no data
complaints: 0, this model typically has none on file recalls: 0, this model typically has none on file Score: 95 of 100, where higher is better.
2012	1Gas	20	no data	$3,850	1	6	194	ENGINE 20%, SEAT BELTS 20%, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 10%
complaints: 6, this model typically has none on file recalls: 1, this model typically has none on file Score: 30 of 100, where higher is better.
2013	1Gas	22	no data	$3,500	1	1	203	AIR BAGS 100%
complaints: 1, this model typically has none on file recalls: 1, this model typically has none on file injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 2 Score: 68 of 100, where higher is better.
2014	1Gas	22	no data	$3,500	1	1	176	UNKNOWN OR OTHER 100%
complaints: 1, this model typically has none on file recalls: 1, this model typically has none on file injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 1 Score: 69 of 100, where higher is better.
2015	1Gas	22	no data	$3,500	1	1	149	ENGINE 100%
complaints: 1, this model typically has none on file recalls: 1, this model typically has none on file Score: 70 of 100, where higher is better.
2016	1Gas	24	320	$3,200	0	0	22	no data
complaints: 0, this model typically has none on file recalls: 0, this model typically has none on file Score: 95 of 100, where higher is better.
2017	2Gas	23	320	$3,350	0	0	232	no data
complaints: 0, this model typically has none on file recalls: 0, this model typically has none on file Score: 95 of 100, where higher is better.
2018	2Gas	23.5	320	$3,275	0	0	159	no data
complaints: 0, this model typically has none on file recalls: 0, this model typically has none on file Score: 95 of 100, where higher is better.
2019	2Gas	23.5	320	$3,275	0	0	160	no data
complaints: 0, this model typically has none on file recalls: 0, this model typically has none on file Score: 95 of 100, where higher is better.
2020	2Gas	23.5	335	$3,275	0	0	161	no data
complaints: 0, this model typically has none on file recalls: 0, this model typically has none on file Score: 95 of 100, where higher is better.
2021	2Gas	24	335	$3,225	0	0	116	no data
complaints: 0, this model typically has none on file recalls: 0, this model typically has none on file Score: 95 of 100, where higher is better.
2022	2Gas	24	no data	$3,225	0	0	60	no data
complaints: 0, this model typically has none on file recalls: 0, this model typically has none on file Score: 95 of 100, where higher is better.
2023	1Hybrid	27	no data	$2,850	0	0	78	no data
complaints: 0, this model typically has none on file recalls: 0, this model typically has none on file Score: 95 of 100, where higher is better.
2024	2Hybrid	27.5	no data	$2,800	0	0	102	no data
complaints: 0, this model typically has none on file recalls: 0, this model typically has none on file Score: 95 of 100, where higher is better.
2025	2Hybrid	27.5	no data	$2,700	0	0	42	no data
complaints: 0, this model typically has none on file recalls: 0, this model typically has none on file Score: 95 of 100, where higher is better.
2026	2Hybrid	27.5	no data	$2,700	no data	no data	no data	no data
no complaint or recall data on file for 2026

How the numbers moved

Combined MPG, median1993: 16 to 2026: 27.5

Owner complaints2011: 0 to 2025: 0

How we score each year

We compare each year of the BMW 740i to the model's own typical numbers, not to other cars. A year reads solid when its recalls, owner complaints, and federal investigations sit at or below what is typical for this model, mixed when some of those numbers run above typical, and avoid when they run far above it. Deaths, reported fires, and an NHTSA advisory to park outside count against a year no matter what this model's baseline looks like.

A year is scored only when NHTSA has both complaint and recall counts for it. Complaint data often lags for the newest years, so a recent year can read not enough data even while its recall count already shows in the table. When the history is too thin, we say not enough data instead of guessing. Service bulletins are routine maintenance guidance from the manufacturer and do not lower a year's score.

Scores run 0 to 100, higher is better. Recall, complaint, and investigation figures come from NHTSA records. Fuel economy, fuel cost, and horsepower figures come from the EPA, shown as the median across the year's trims.

Information is gathered on a best-effort basis from public sources, may be incomplete or out of date, and is not purchasing or financial advice. Verify with the manufacturer or dealer before buying.