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2021 BMW

740i xDrive

Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo

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2021 BMW 740i xDrive

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Overview

Body
Large CarsEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Drivetrain
All-Wheel DriveEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Transmission
Automatic (S8)EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Powertrain
GasEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Fuel
PremiumEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026

Engine & performance

HP
335
Axle ratio
3.08
Cyl
6EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Aspiration
TurbochargedEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Start-stop system
YesEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026

Efficiency

MPG Hwy
27 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
MPG City
20 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
MPG Comb
23 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Fuel $/yr
$3,350EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
CO₂
387 g/miEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Eco Score
5/10EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Smog score
3/10
Elec. Range
0 miEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
SmartWay certified
No

Dimensions & capacity

Pass. Vol
114 ft³EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Cargo Vol
14 ft³EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026

Safety NHTSA, model year

Stability control (ESC)
Standard
Forward-collision warning
Standard
Lane-departure warning
Standard
Recalls
0
Owner complaints
0

Known issues manufacturer service bulletins, model year

116 service bulletins filed with NHTSA for this model year

  • May 6, 2026ENGINEB010324

    The EVAP systems purge (vent) valve limited warranty for defects in materials or workmanship has been extended to 15 years / 150,000 miles as determined from the original in-service date.

  • Mar 27, 2026SUSPENSIONB010522

    THE FRONT AND REAR AIR SUSPENSION STRUT ASSEMBLIES LIMITED WARRANTY FOR DEFECTS IN MATERIALS OR WORKMANSHIP HAS BEEN EXTENDED TO 8 YEARS /80,000 MILES AS DETERMINED FROM THE ORIGINAL IN-SERVICE DATE.

  • Mar 26, 2025STRUCTURE:BODYB660325

    A check control message is displayed, indicating that the parking assistance systems have limitedfunctionality due to errors detected within PDC sensors. The warning indicates parking assistance featureshave limited functionality while the errors continue to be detected. Following faults may be stored 8031BA Ultrasonic Sensor Rear Side Left Software Error 8031CO Ultrasonic Sensor Rear outer left Software Error 8031AE Ultrasonic Sensor Rear Outer Right Software Error 8031A8 Ultrasonic Sensor Rear

  • Jun 6, 2024ENGINEB120224

    VOLUNTARY EMISSIONS RECALL 24E-A02: VALVETRONIC

  • Apr 18, 2024ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGB120224B

    BMW AG has issued a Delivery Stop (effective April 12, 2024) on certain Model Year 2023 - 2025 BMW vehicles that were produced between July 21, 2021, and April 11, 2024.

  • Apr 15, 2024ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGB120224A

    BMW AG has issued a Delivery Stop (effective April 12, 2024) on certain Model Year 2023 - 2025 BMW vehicles that were produced between July 21, 2021, and April 11, 2024.

  • Mar 14, 2024EXTERIOR LIGHTINGB630418

    One or more of the LED daytime running lights are dim or discolored.

  • Jan 16, 2024VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLSB510819

    The basic conditions for initializing the power windows are not met.

  • and 108 more

Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications (technical service bulletins).

Warranty manufacturer terms, by make

Basic
4 yr / 50k mi
Powertrain
4 yr / 50k mi
Roadside assistance
4 yr
Maintenance
3 yr / 36k mi
EV battery
8 yr / 100k mi

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.