2016 BMW 740I
0 recalls, 14 complaints - 24 TSBs
No recalls found for this vehicle.
Complaint Statistics
14 total complaints
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 3 |
| ENGINE | 3 |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 2 |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 2 |
| SEAT BELTS | 1 |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 1 |
| SUSPENSION | 1 |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 1 |
ENGINE
Jun 28, 2024
Incident date: Apr 2, 2024
P2682 Engine overheating and engine gauge flashing red due to a recall related to the engine coolant bypass valve. The vehicle stopped and required a tow for $417 to the nearest Subaru dealership to repair. After towing to the dealership they charged 31% of parts to labor and would not eliminate or ... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Jun 28, 2024
Incident date: Apr 2, 2024
The contact owns a 2023 Fisker Ocean. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, warning lights displaying incorrect warnings were illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES
Jun 28, 2024
Incident date: Apr 2, 2024
The contact owns a 2023 Fisker Ocean. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, warning lights displaying incorrect warnings were illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number... Read more
SUSPENSION
Nov 9, 2022
Incident date: Nov 7, 2022
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 driver’s and passenger’s side tires touching the inner wheel well. The vehicle w... Read more
ENGINE
Sep 8, 2022
Incident date: Jun 9, 2022
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 have not done that on 740 series. My vehicle has the same problem and should be cov... Read more
STRUCTURE:BODY
Nov 8, 2020
Incident date: Nov 5, 2020
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 VEHICLE INTERIOR, REDUCTION OF ENGINE PERFORMANCE AND POSSIBLY ENGINE OVERHEAT... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Aug 3, 2020
Incident date: Jul 30, 2020
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 OBJECT PRIOR TO THE EXPLOSION. DUE TO EXTENSIVE DAMAGE TO THE SUNROOF CASSETTE,... Read more
ENGINE
Sep 26, 2018
Incident date: Sep 11, 2018
I GOT ENGINE MALFUNCTION LIGHT ON TWO SEPARATE OCCASIONS ON MY BMW; ON EACH OCCASION THE CAR WAS SENT TO DEALERSHIP FOR REPAIR TO FIND THAT THE UPPER AND LOWER RADIATOR BLINDS ARE AT FAULT AND THIS REQUIRED REPLACEMENT. THE 2016 BMW 740I IS EQUIPPED WITH A FRONT GRILLE WHERE THE VENTS ARE COVERED BY... Read more
SEAT BELTS
Sep 26, 2018
Incident date: Dec 8, 2017
ON TWO OCCASIONS A FALSE FASTEN SEAT BELT FROM PASSENGER SIDE HAS COME UP WHEN THE SEAT WAS NOT OCCUPIED. THE CAR WAS SENT FOR REPAIR. ON THE FIRST OCCASION IT WAS INDICATED THE WIRING IS LOOSE FOR THE SEAT BELT HARNESS SO IT WAS TIGHTENED. ON THE SECOND OCCASION THE CAR WAS SENT TO DEALERSHIP IT WA... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Apr 15, 2017
Incident date: Mar 23, 2017
ACTIVE PDC FAILS ON MULTIPLE OCCASIONS. A TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN WAS RELEASED IN MARCH 2017 BY BMW AND NEW SOFTWARE WAS DOWNLOADED. DESPITE THE NEW SOFTWARE DOWNLOADED TO VEHICLE THERE CONTINUES TO BE INCIDENTS POST THAT WHEN THE ACTIVE PDC FAILS TO ACTIVATE. BMW CONTINUES TO CLAIM THE FEATURE W... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Mar 8, 2017
Incident date: Feb 24, 2017
AUDIO CONTROL SYSTEM FREEZES ON THE BMW 740I. IT HAPPENS THAT AUDIO IS GONE COMPLETELY, SYSTEM DOES NOT RESPOND TO ANY OF THE FOLLOWING TO RAISE VOLUME: 1. GESTURE COMMANDS TO RAISE VOLUME (THE SYSTEM DOES NOT EVEN SHOW GESTURE IS INVOLVED ON THE DASH DISPLAY) 2. FROM THE POWER BUTTON BY MANUAL... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Feb 20, 2017
Incident date: Feb 9, 2017
THE PROBLEM IS CENTERED AROUND ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL SYSTEM OF BMW 740I 2016. BMW 740I CAN'T DETECT VEHICLES FROM THE RIGHT CORNER OR LEFT CORNER WHEN TWO LANES MERGE INTO ONE AND THE BMW IS APPROACHING THE OTHER VEHICLE WHERE THE OTHER VEHICLE IS EITHER AT FRONT RIGHT OR LEFT RIGHT. THERE ARE MUL... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Jan 27, 2017
Incident date: Jan 14, 2017
2016 BMW 740I IS EQUIPMENT WITH AUTOMATIC PARK DISTANCE CONTROL SYSTEM (PDC) THAT AUTOMATICALLY ACTIVATES WHEN THE VEHICLE IS CLOSE TO AN OBSTACLE WHEN DRIVING AT VERY LOW SPEED. THE SYSTEM IS VERY FLAKY IN TERMS OF PERFORMANCE, SOMETIMES IT ACTIVATES WHEN IT IS 2 FT AWAY FROM OBJECT AND MANY TIMES ... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Jan 25, 2017
Incident date: Jan 4, 2017
VEHICLE IS EQUIPPED WITH ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL AND PEDESTRIAN DETECTION FEATURE. THE ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL MISSES TO ADAPT SPEED OR STOP OR DETECT A VEHICLE IN FRONT REQUIRING DRIVER INTERVENTION TO AVOID A COLLISION. I HAVE SEEN MULTIPLE SYMPTOMS OF THIS PROBLEM OCCURRING. SYMPTOM 1: VEHICLE... Read more
EPA Fuel Economy, 2016 BMW 740I
| Trim / Engine | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined MPG | Fuel Type | Annual Fuel Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.0L 6-cyl, Automatic (S8) (Rear-Wheel Drive) | 21.0 | 29.0 | 24.0 | Premium | $3,200 |
CO2 Emissions: 374.0 g/mile (Large Cars)
Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Actual fuel economy may vary based on driving conditions.
Technical Service Bulletins, 2016 BMW 740I
24 manufacturer communications from 19 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 7 |
| 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 5 |
| 353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL | 3 |
| 350000 EQUIPMENT | 3 |
| 133000 VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS | 2 |
| 070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 1 |
| 120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 1 |
| 010000 STEERING | 1 |
B630418
Mar 14, 2024
120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING
One or more of the LED daytime running lights are dim or discolored.
B510819
Jan 16, 2024
133000 VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
The basic conditions for initializing the power windows are not met.
B510819
Jan 16, 2024
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
The basic conditions for initializing the power windows are not met.
B611305
Jan 11, 2024
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
The electrical system of BMW vehicles has been subject to an ongoing development process over the last few years. This has led to increased demands being placed on the battery. This document covers important information for the dealer on ho
B610524
Jan 5, 2024
353600 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT
The Central Information Display goes black intermittently due to resets of the Head Unit (HU-H3). FaultB7F8F9 ??A???A???A???A???A???A? ??A???A???A???A???A???A?HU-H: Reset??A???A???A???A???A???A? will be stored in the HU-H3.
B610524
Jan 5, 2024
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
The Central Information Display goes black intermittently due to resets of the Head Unit (HU-H3). FaultB7F8F9 ??A???A???A???A???A???A? ??A???A???A???A???A???A?HU-H: Reset??A???A???A???A???A???A? will be stored in the HU-H3.
B320223
Jan 4, 2024
010000 STEERING
SITUATION Unusual noises occur only when operating the steering column in the axial direction. 1. A one-time thump sound at the start of movement Shortly after the steering column starts moving, retracting, or extending, a one-time thump
B160623
Dec 20, 2023
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Engine will crank but not start. There is no communication with the integrated fuel module (TFE) whendiagnosing with ISTA. The following two fault codes will be stored in the DME: 032B43 - Low fuel pressure system, electric fuel pump: pre
B160623
Dec 20, 2023
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Engine will crank but not start. There is no communication with the integrated fuel module (TFE) whendiagnosing with ISTA. The following two fault codes will be stored in the DME: 032B43 - Low fuel pressure system, electric fuel pump: pre
B653423
Nov 22, 2023
350000 EQUIPMENT
Customers may state that the alarm system (DWA) is not active after locking their unoccupied vehicle. Depending on the vehicle??A?A?s equipment and settings, no acoustic or optical confirmation (folding the mirrors/blinking confirmation) i
B653423
Nov 22, 2023
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Customers may state that the alarm system (DWA) is not active after locking their unoccupied vehicle. Depending on the vehicle??A?A?s equipment and settings, no acoustic or optical confirmation (folding the mirrors/blinking confirmation) i
B010919
Nov 16, 2023
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
DIESEL FUEL INJECTORS: LTD WTY EXTENSION TO 10 YEARS/120,000 MILES
B011423
Nov 13, 2023
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
PRESSURE CONTROL VALVE (PCV) EXTENDED LTD WTY 15 YEARS/150,000 MILES
B631323
Nov 9, 2023
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
The carpet welcome light(s) turns on either after a delay, or does not function at all.
B612823
Nov 9, 2023
133000 VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
A thumping sound is heard when the window reaches the closing end stop.
B612823
Nov 9, 2023
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
A thumping sound is heard when the window reaches the closing end stop.
B662419
Sep 1, 2022
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
Vehicle cannot be opened or closed using comfort access, engine start is not possible, and the vehicle may not start when placing the key against the steering column.
SIB650922
Aug 1, 2022
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
The sound output intermittently drops out entirely. This can be reproduced with all audio sources as well as telephone and voice output.
B660616
Oct 1, 2016
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
"? Error Patterns with BMW Display Key This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI B66 06 16 dated April 2016. One or more of the following error patterns occurred while using the BMW display key; these error patterns only occur with th
TEC24
Apr 14, 2016
350000 EQUIPMENT
Tech24 Snap-in Adapter Return
TEC26
Apr 1, 2016
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
TEC26 Turbo Charger Return
TEC25
Mar 21, 2016
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Tec25 Wishbone Return
SIM110115
Mar 1, 2016
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
MINI engine oil part number transition and model year 2016 engine oils
SIM010603
Mar 1, 2016
350000 EQUIPMENT
MINI "Enhanced" dealer self authorized (DSA)K goodwill program
BMW 740I - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the BMW 740I across all model years (1993, 2025).
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Total Recalls
178
Total Complaints
0
Investigations
14
Reported Crashes
7
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths
BMW 740I - Year by Year
Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2 | 0 | View |
| 2024 | 4 | 4 | View |
| 2023 | 8 | 14 | View |
| 2021 | 2 | 3 | View |
| 2020 | 2 | 1 | View |
| 2019 | 1 | 4 | View |
| 2018 | 0 | 6 | View |
| 2017 | 0 | 11 | View |
| 2016 (current) | 0 | 14 | |
| 2015 | 1 | 1 | View |
| 2014 | 1 | 1 | View |
| 2013 | 1 | 1 | View |
| 2012 | 1 | 6 | View |
| 2001 | 4 | 24 | View |
| 2000 | 2 | 18 | View |
| 1999 | 1 | 9 | View |
| 1998 | 1 | 12 | View |
| 1997 | 3 | 3 | View |
| 1996 | 3 | 1 | View |
| 1995 | 5 | 12 | View |
| 1994 | 2 | 9 | View |
| 1993 | 2 | 24 | View |