2013 BMW 740i Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
No verdictComplaint Index
75/100
#4 most-complained of 13 740i years
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
The 2013 BMW 740i has 1 owner complaints and 1 safety recall on file with NHTSA. Its Complaint Index is 75 out of 100 — #4 highest of 13 740i model years. The most reported problem area is airbags (1 complaints, 100% of the total). Complaints report 1 crash and 2 injuries.
- Complaints
- 1
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes / fires
- 1 / 0
- Injuries / deaths
- 2 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 22
- 19 city / 28 hwy
Top 2013 BMW 740i problems
NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Airbags1 (100%)
2013 BMW 740i recalls
1 NHTSA recall campaign list this model year.
- NHTSA 17V379000Jun 14, 2017Electrical System92 vehicles
Exterior lighting
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2013-2015 740i, 740Li, 740Lxi, 750i, 750xi, 750Li and 750Lxi and 2014 ActiveHybrid 7 vehicles. The affected vehicles may have received incorrect replacement left rear taillight assemblies. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Risk: Vehicles with the incorrect left rear lamp assemblies may be less conspicuous to other drivers, possibly increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicles and replace any incorrect left rear taillight assemblies, free of charge. The recall began August 11, 2017. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
2013 BMW 740i fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 19 MPG
- Highway
- 28 MPG
- Combined
- 22 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $3,650
- 15,000 mi/yr
- Fuel
- Premium
- Current regular gas
- $4.32/gal
- national avg.
EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.
2013 compared with other 740i years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2013 BMW 740i a reliable year?
- Judged by NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2013 BMW 740i ranks #4 of 13 among 740i model years (Complaint Index 75/100). It has 1 complaints and 1 recalls on file. This reflects reported safety-related problems, not an overall reliability rating.
- What are the most common problems with the 2013 BMW 740i?
- The most reported problem areas are airbags (1 complaints). The median mileage at the time of failure in complaints that report it is 20,000 miles.
- Does the 2013 BMW 740i have any recalls?
- Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 2013 BMW 740i, most recently reported 2017, covering electrical system.
- What is the fuel economy of the 2013 BMW 740i?
- EPA rates the 2013 BMW 740i at 22 MPG combined (19 city / 28 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,650. Where several configurations exist, the median is shown.