2016 BMW 740i reliability
Owners have filed 12 complaints with NHTSA about the 2016 BMW 740i over 11 years — 2 per year. That is the most complaints per year among the 12 740i years on this site. NHTSA has no recalls on file for this model year.
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The complaints owners file most often name Electrical system (3 of 12), then Engine (2) and Seat belts (2). The most filings arrived in 2017 (5 of 12).
The 2015 740i has 1 complaint, 0 per year, and the 2017 has 0 complaints, 0 per year. The 2016 has more complaints per year than the 2015. The 2016 has more complaints per year than the 2017.
The complaint rate is complaints filed in this year’s first 3 years on the road, divided by however many of those years have passed. Recalls are a separate count. The numbers are for the US-market 2016 BMW 740i. How we count. Data as of .
Recalls (0)
No recalls on file with NHTSA for this model year.
Complaints by component (12 total)
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Complaints filed per year
Excerpts from recent NHTSA complaint filings
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"Blind spot warning randomly works. Passenger seatbelt phantom seatbelt warning while driving alone!"
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"The contact owns a 2016 BMW 740I. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the front air suspension failed to perform as designed, causing the front end of the vehicle to remain lowered, making the front…"
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"Active Air Flap fault, Upper and Lower Actuator is not working and that is why engine is overheating. BMW has extended this warranty to 10 years/120K miles for 750 and 550 series manufactured up to Aug 2019. But they…"
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"NOT REALLY SURE IF THIS WOULD BE CONSIDERED A SAFETY COMPLAINT, BUT IT COULD LEAD TO PROBLEMS IF NOT CORRECTED. THE UPPER RADIATOR SHUTTLE WILL NOT FUNCTION PROPERLY. THIS CAN CAUSE RESTRICTED CLIMATE CONTROL IN THE…"
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"ON JULY 30, I WAS DRIVING AT 35MPH ON A MAJOR ROAD IN PINETOP/LAKESIDE, ARIZONA WHEN THE SUNROOF, THAT WAS IN THE VENT POSITION, EXPLODED INWARD SHOWERING ME AND A PASSENGER IN SHATTERED GLASS. IT WAS NOT STRUCK BY ANY…"
Fuel economy
| Trim | Engine | Transmission | Drive | City | Hwy | Combined | Annual fuel cost |
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| 740i | 3L, 6-cyl | Automatic (8-speed) | Rear-wheel drive | 21 | 29 | 24 MPG | $3300 |
Specs and fitment
Known issues for this generation
NHTSA complaints and recalls for BMW 740i vehicles in the tracked years include air-bag, braking (vacuum pump lubrication campaigns such as 13V-454 on related N20 engines), lighting, and electrical themes shared across BMW 3/4/5/7/M lines. Confirm each campaign by VIN; many unit totals span multiple BMW models.
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Frequently asked questions
Is the 2016 BMW 740i reliable?
Owners have filed 12 complaints with NHTSA about the 2016 BMW 740i over 11 years — 2 per year. That is the most complaints per year among the 12 740i years on this site. NHTSA has no recalls on file for this model year.
What are common problems with a 2016 BMW 740i?
The complaints owners file most often name Electrical system (3 of 12), then Engine (2) and Seat belts (2). The most filings arrived in 2017 (5 of 12).
Is the 2016 BMW 740i more reliable than the years next to it?
The 2015 740i has 1 complaint, 0 per year, and the 2017 has 0 complaints, 0 per year. The 2016 has more complaints per year than the 2015. The 2016 has more complaints per year than the 2017.
Has the 2016 BMW 740i been recalled?
NHTSA has no recalls on file for the 2016 BMW 740i.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2016 BMW 740i?
Owners have filed 12 complaints about the 2016 BMW 740i with NHTSA.
What mpg does a 2016 BMW 740i get?
EPA-rated combined fuel economy for the 2016 BMW 740i is 24 MPG. See the fuel economy table on this page for city and highway figures by engine and transmission.
What engine oil does a US BMW 740i use?
SAE 0W-30 (2012–2018 N55); SAE 0W-20 (2019–2022 B58); SAE 0W-12 (2023+; confirm under-hood label)
What tire sizes fit a US BMW 740i?
Published US specs commonly list front 245/45R18–245/40R20 (2012–2022), 255/45R20–255/40R21 (2023+; trim-dependent) and rear 245/45R18–275/35R20 (2012–2022), 255/45R20–255/40R21 (2023+; trim-dependent; staggered); confirm on the door jamb placard for your trim.
What NHTSA recalls affect the US BMW 740i?
NHTSA complaints and recalls for BMW 740i vehicles in the tracked years include air-bag, braking (vacuum pump lubrication campaigns such as 13V-454 on related N20 engines), lighting, and electrical themes shared across BMW 3/4/5/7/M lines. Confirm each campaign by VIN; many unit totals span multiple BMW models.