2017 Bmw 740I

Problems, Recalls & Reliability Report

Excellent Reliability

Quick Summary

The 2017 Bmw 740I has 11 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — that's 0.1x the segment average of 80. The most common issue is engine problems (27% of all complaints), specifically: active air flaps malfunctioning, sevise bulletin for other models but not this one.

Total Complaints

Recalls Issued

—/5

Safety Stars

0.1x

vs Segment Avg

Known Problems

ENGINE

3 complaints

27%

• ACTIVE AIR FLAPS MALFUNCTIONING, SEVISE BULLETIN FOR OTHER MODELS BUT NOT THIS ONE
• Car started smoking while idling, fire department called. Did not have check engine light on smoking from left tail pipe
• Stopping without notice can cause an accident and any of the issues can cause safety issues. What I sent them. I am writing to express my concerns regarding a series of issues with my 2017 BMW 740i and to request your assistance in resolving these matters. I have been working with my local BMW dea

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“ACTIVE AIR FLAPS MALFUNCTIONING, SEVISE BULLETIN FOR OTHER MODELS BUT NOT THIS ONE”

— NHTSA complaint filing

ELECTRICAL

3 complaints

27%

• Instrument panel went blank. No visual indication of how fast I was traveling. Also frontal collision stop working.
• Car started smoking while idling, fire department called. Did not have check engine light on smoking from left tail pipe
• Stopping without notice can cause an accident and any of the issues can cause safety issues. What I sent them. I am writing to express my concerns regarding a series of issues with my 2017 BMW 740i and to request your assistance in resolving these matters. I have been working with my local BMW dea

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“Instrument panel went blank. No visual indication of how fast I was traveling. Also frontal collision stop working.”

— NHTSA complaint filing

OTHER

1 complaints

• MY BACKUP CAMERA DOESN'T WORK (ENGAGE) WHEN THE CAR IS IN REVERSE. ANYTIME THE CAR IS PLACED IN REVERSE THE BACKUP CAMERA SHOULD COME ON. I HAVE OTHER CAMERAS THAT I CAN'T ACCESS, BUT THE BACKUP CAMERA IS SAFETY RELATED.

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“MY BACKUP CAMERA DOESN'T WORK (ENGAGE) WHEN THE CAR IS IN REVERSE. ANYTIME THE CAR IS PLACED IN REVERSE THE BACKUP CAMERA SHOULD COME ON. I HAVE OTHER CAMERAS THAT I CAN'T ACCESS, BUT THE BACKUP CAMERA IS SAFETY RELATED.”

— NHTSA complaint filing

LIGHTING

1 complaints

• Instrument panel went blank. No visual indication of how fast I was traveling. Also frontal collision stop working.

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“Instrument panel went blank. No visual indication of how fast I was traveling. Also frontal collision stop working.”

— NHTSA complaint filing

SEATS/RESTRAINTS

1 complaints

• Stopping without notice can cause an accident and any of the issues can cause safety issues. What I sent them. I am writing to express my concerns regarding a series of issues with my 2017 BMW 740i and to request your assistance in resolving these matters. I have been working with my local BMW dea

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“Stopping without notice can cause an accident and any of the issues can cause safety issues. What I sent them. I am writing to express my concerns regarding a series of issues with my 2017 BMW 740i and to request your assistance in resolving these matters. I have been working with my local BMW dea”

— NHTSA complaint filing

Estimated Repair Costs

ENGINE(~50K mi)

$500

ELECTRICAL(~50K mi)

$500

OTHER(~50K mi)

$500

LIGHTING(~50K mi)

$500

SEATS/RESTRAINTS(~50K mi)

$500

Estimates based on average reported repair costs. Actual costs vary by location, shop, and severity.

🔍 Pre-Purchase Inspection Checklist

Based on 11 owner complaints for this specific year, here's what to check or ask about:

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ENGINE: ACTIVE AIR FLAPS MALFUNCTIONING, SEVISE BULLETIN FOR OTHER MODELS BUT NOT THIS ONE
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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ELECTRICAL: Instrument panel went blank. No visual indication of how fast I was traveling. Also frontal collision stop working.
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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OTHER: MY BACKUP CAMERA DOESN'T WORK (ENGAGE) WHEN THE CAR IS IN REVERSE. ANYTIME THE CAR IS PLACED IN REVERSE THE BACKUP CAMERA SHOULD COME ON. I HAVE OTHER CAMERAS THAT I CAN'T ACCESS, BUT THE BACKUP CAMERA IS SAFETY RELATED.
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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LIGHTING: Instrument panel went blank. No visual indication of how fast I was traveling. Also frontal collision stop working.
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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General: Get a pre-purchase inspection from an independent mechanic ($100-$200)