2023 BMW 740i reliability

Is it reliable?

NHTSA's file on the 2023 BMW 740i holds 0 complaints after 4 years, a rate of 0 per year. 740i years here cluster close together — the other years’ median is 0 complaints per year. NHTSA has 9 recalls on file, including Control module, Electronic stability control (ESC), and Camera or sensor.

2012 BMW 740i — Photo by Rudolf Stricker, resized from the original. Wikimedia Commons Public domain

Complaints

Per year

Recalls

Years on the road

Next to 2021 and 2024

The 2021 740i has 0 complaints, 0 per year, and the 2024 has 0 complaints, 0 per year. The 2023 has about the same number of complaints per year as the 2021. The 2023 has about the same number of complaints per year as the 2024.

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 2023 BMW 740i. How we count. Data as of 2026-10-16.

Recalls (9)

Recall hydraulic brakes, power assist, electric, control module 2026-07-01 · NHTSA campaign 26V422000

Summary BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2025 Mini Cooper S, Mini Countryman S All4, X2, 2024 Rolls-Royce Spectre, 2023-2025 i7, 7 Series, X7, 2024-2025 i5, 5 Series, 2023-2024 XM, X1, 2024-2025 X6, and X5 vehicles. The integrated brake (IB) system may malfunction and result in a loss of power brake assist or cause the Antilock Brake (ABS) and Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) systems to not function properly.

Remedy The Integrated brake system will be inspected and, if necessary, replaced, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed August 21, 2026. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 or Rolls-Royce customer service at 1-877-877-3735. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning August 21, 2026. Vehicles previously repaired under recall 24V739 or 24V104 will need to have the new remedy completed.

Recall Electronic stability control (ESC) 2024-10-02 · NHTSA campaign 24V739000

Summary BMW of North America, LLC. (BMW) is recalling certain 2023-2024 X1, X5, X6, X7, XM, 530i, i5, 740i, 760i, i7, and 750e vehicles. Please see the recall report for a complete list of models and model years. The integrated brake (IB) system may malfunction and result in a loss of power brake assist or cause the Antilock Brake (ABS) and Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) systems to not function properly.

Remedy Dealers will replace the integrated brake module, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters notifying owners of the safety risk are expected to be mailed November 22, 2024. Second letters will be mailed once the parts are available. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. Vehicles in this recall were previously repaired under recall number 24V-104 and will need to have the new remedy completed.

Recall electronic stability control, control module 2024-09-18 · NHTSA campaign 24V697000

Summary BMW of North America (BMW) is recalling certain 2023-2024 X1, 2024-2025 X5, 2025 X6, 2023-2025 X7, 740i, 760i, 2024 XM, 530i, 540i, i7, 750e, X2, 2024-2025 i5, 2024 Rolls Royce Spectre, 2025 MINI Countryman S ALL4, JCW Countryman ALL4, and 2025 MINI Hardtop 2 Door (Cooper, Cooper S) vehicles. Please refer to the recall report for the complete list of models. The welds in the servomotor of the integrated brake control module may break, causing a loss of power brake assist and rear brake function. In addition, the Antilock Brake System (ABS) and Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) system may not function.

Remedy Dealers will replace the integrated brake system, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 13, 2024. Owners can contact BMW Customer Service at 1-800-525-7417.

Recall Electronic stability control (ESC) 2024-02-12 · NHTSA campaign 24V104000

Summary BMW of North America, LLC. (BMW) is recalling certain 2023-2025 BMW, MINI, and Rolls-Royce vehicles. Please see the recall report for a complete list of models and model years. The integrated brake (IB) system may malfunction and result in a loss of power brake assist or cause the Antilock Brake (ABS) and Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) systems to not function properly.

Remedy Dealers will replace the integrated brake system, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed between June and December 2024. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 or Rolls Royce customer service at 1-877-877-3735.

Recall electrical system, driver assistance, driver monitoring, camera or sensor 2023-10-18 · NHTSA campaign 23V700000

Summary BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2023-2024 740i, 740i xDrive, 760i xDrive, i7 eDrive50, i7 xDrive60, i7 M70, 2024 750e xDrive, 530i, 530i xDrive, i5 eDrive40, and i5 M60 vehicles. The ground connection to the steering wheel may not have been attached correctly, resulting in an inoperative hands-on detection system.

Remedy Dealers will inspect and reattach the ground connection as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 8, 2023. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

Recall Visibility and wipers 2023-09-20 · NHTSA campaign 23V644000

Summary BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2023 740i, 760i xDrive and i7 xDrive60 vehicles. The windshield wipers may fail during certain weather conditions.

Remedy Dealers will inspect and replace the windshield wiper system, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 15, 2023. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

Recall Electrical system 2023-07-12 · NHTSA campaign 23V479000

Summary BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2023 740i, 760i xDrive and i7 xDrive60 vehicles equipped with an Interaction Bar. The Interaction Bar, located on the dashboard, may not activate the windshield defrosting/defogging system and/or the hazard warning lights. In addition, those control buttons may not illuminate when pressed. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 103, "Windshield Defrosting and Defogging Systems", and 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

Remedy Dealers will replace the Interaction Bar, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 6, 2023. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

Recall Seats 2023-06-08 · NHTSA campaign 23V414000

Summary BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2023 740i, 760i xDrive, and i7 xDrive60 vehicles. The front seat length adjustment system may not have been welded properly.

Remedy Dealers will inspect the front seats and if necessary, replace the seat front structure including the seat length adjustment system, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 3, 2023. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

Recall Electrical system 2022-11-21 · NHTSA campaign 22V860000

Summary BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2023 BMW 740i, 760i xDrive, and i7 xDrive60 vehicles. The telematics control unit may not transmit the vehicle location information to emergency responders.

Remedy Dealers will update the telematics control unit software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 17, 2023. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

Complaints by component (0 total)

No complaints on file with NHTSA for this model year.

Fuel economy

Trim	Engine	Transmission	Drive	City	Hwy	Combined	Annual fuel cost
740i Sedan	3L, 6-cyl	Automatic (8-speed)	Rear-wheel drive	25	31	27 MPG	$2950

Specs and fitment

Tracked generation(s), 2012–present

Body styles Sedan

Oil SAE 0W-30 (2012–2018 N55); SAE 0W-20 (2019–2022 B58); SAE 0W-12 (2023+; confirm under-hood label)

Tire size 245/45R18–245/40R20 (2012–2022), 255/45R20–255/40R21 (2023+; trim-dependent) front / 245/45R18–275/35R20 (2012–2022), 255/45R20–255/40R21 (2023+; trim-dependent; staggered) rear

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 2023 BMW 740i reliable?

Is the 2023 BMW 740i more reliable than the years next to it?

Has the 2023 BMW 740i been recalled?

The 2023 BMW 740i has 9 recalls on file with NHTSA. See the recalls table on this page for dates, components, and remedies.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 2023 BMW 740i?

Owners have filed 0 complaints about the 2023 BMW 740i with NHTSA.

What mpg does a 2023 BMW 740i get?

EPA-rated combined fuel economy for the 2023 BMW 740i is 27 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?