BMW 740Li years to avoid and best years
Newer BMW 740Li years have fewer owner complaints per year than the older ones. 2013 has the most complaints per year, at 1 (7 complaints). From 2014 on, complaints per year fall. Among years old enough to compare, the fewest complaints per year are 2015 at 0 (from 1 complaint), 2012 at 0 (from 5 complaints), and 2014 at 0 (from 3 complaints). On the 2013 BMW 740Li, 1 of 7 complaints name Air bags.
Data as of .
BMW 740Li reliability by year
Each year is complaints filed in that year’s first 3 years on the road, divided by however many of those years have passed. A model year younger than 3 years is too early to compare, so it is left out of the years named as having the fewest or the most complaints. Recalls are a separate count. The numbers are for the US-market BMW 740Li. How we count.
By model year
| Year | Per year on the road | Complaints | Recalls | Most-filed complaint | Avg. combined MPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 0 | 0 | 1 | — | — |
| 2015 Fewest | 0 | 1 | 1 | Engine | 22 |
| 2014 Fewest | 0 | 3 | 1 | Air bags | 22 |
| 2013 → Most | 1 | 7 | 1 | Air bags | 22 |
| 2012 → Fewest | 0 | 5 | 1 | Engine | 20 |
Years with a → link have a full model-year page.
What owners file about
Generations
- Body styles
- Sedan
- Oil
- 0W-30 · 6.9 qt capacity
- Tire size
- 245/50R18, 245/45R19, 245/40R20, 245/35R21, 275/40R19, 275/35R20, 275/30R21
Known issues for this generation
Recall 17V379000 covers certain 2013-2015 740Li and 740Lxi vehicles (with 740i, 750i/750xi/750Li/750Lxi, and 2014 ActiveHybrid 7; ~92 units total) that may have received incorrect replacement left rear taillight assemblies; dealers inspect and replace incorrect assemblies.
- Body styles
- Sedan
- Oil
- 0W-30 · 6.9 qt capacity
- Tire size
- 245/50R18, 245/45R19, 245/40R20, 245/35R21, 275/40R19, 275/35R20, 275/30R21
Known issues for this generation
Recall 25V644000 covers certain 2020-2022 740Li vehicles (with 2020 340i and X6, 2020-2025 840i, and 2019-2020 X5/X7 among others; ~145,102 units total) where repeated start attempts can overheat the starter motor and ignite nearby material; dealers replace the starter, including vehicles previously remedied under 24V576000. Recall 21V062000 covers certain 2020-2021 740 Li / 740 Li xDrive models (with 8 Series, X6, and X5 among others; ~893 units) for an integrated brake system concern that can lose ABS and reduce brake assist; dealers replace the integrated brake system. Recall 20V379000 covers certain 2020-2021 740Li / 740 Li xDrive models (with 750Li xDrive, M760Li xDrive, and Alpina B7; ~16 units) where the rear-middle child-seat top tether may not be readily accessible; dealers install a tether-anchor cover.
Frequently asked questions
Which BMW 740Li years have fewer owner complaints?
Among years old enough to compare, the fewest complaints per year are 2015 at 0 (from 1 complaint), 2012 at 0 (from 5 complaints), and 2014 at 0 (from 3 complaints).
Which BMW 740Li year has the most owner complaints?
2013 has the most complaints per year, at 1 (7 complaints). On the 2013 BMW 740Li, 1 of 7 complaints name Air bags.
How do BMW 740Li owner complaints compare by year?
Newer BMW 740Li years have fewer owner complaints per year than the older ones. From 2014 on, complaints per year fall.
What engine oil does a US BMW 740Li use?
0W-30 With filter, about 6.9 qt is commonly listed for this generation—confirm in the owner manual.
What tire sizes fit a US BMW 740Li?
Published US specs commonly list front 245/50R18, 245/45R19, 245/40R20, 245/35R21, 275/40R19, 275/35R20, 275/30R21 and rear 245/50R18, 245/45R19, 245/40R20, 245/35R21, 275/40R19, 275/35R20, 275/30R21; confirm on the door jamb placard for your trim.
What NHTSA recalls affect the US BMW 740Li?
Recall 25V644000 covers certain 2020-2022 740Li vehicles (with 2020 340i and X6, 2020-2025 840i, and 2019-2020 X5/X7 among others; ~145,102 units total) where repeated start attempts can overheat the starter motor and ignite nearby material; dealers replace the starter, including vehicles previously remedied under 24V576000. Recall 21V062000 covers certain 2020-2021 740 Li / 740 Li xDrive models (with 8 Series, X6, and X5 among others; ~893 units) for an integrated brake system concern that can lose ABS and reduce brake assist; dealers replace the integrated brake system.…