2014 BMW 740i Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
No verdictComplaint Index
58/100
#6 most-complained of 13 740i years
The 2014 BMW 740i has a complaint index of 58, 1 NHTSA complaint, and 1 recall covering incorrect left rear taillight assemblies. It ranks 6th worst out of 13 model years, placing it in the middle of the pack rather than among the years to avoid.
- Complaints
- 1
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes / fires
- 1 / 0
- Injuries / deaths
- 1 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 22
- 19 city / 28 hwy
Top 2014 BMW 740i problems
NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Other1 (100%)
2014 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.
2014 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.
2014 compared with other 740i years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2014 BMW 740i reliable?
- NHTSA lists a complaint index of 58 for the 2014 740i, with 1 owner complaint and 1 recall on file. That places it 6th worst out of 13 model years, roughly in the middle compared to other 740i years.
- Does the 2014 BMW 740i have any recalls?
- Yes. Recall 17V379000 covers the electrical system, where affected vehicles may have received incorrect left rear taillight assemblies. This recall is not a do-not-drive order; dealers inspect and replace incorrect taillight assemblies at no cost.
- What year BMW 740i should I avoid?
- Based on NHTSA data, 2016 and 2023 carry an 'Avoid' verdict, with complaint indexes of 75 and 92 and 12 and 11 complaints respectively. The 2014 model, with a complaint index of 58, is not flagged as Avoid.
- How does the 2014 740i compare to the 2013 and 2015 model years?
- The 2013 740i has a complaint index of 83 with 1 complaint and 1 recall, while the 2015 740i has a much lower complaint index of 8 with 1 complaint and 1 recall. The 2014 model's complaint index of 58 sits between these two neighboring years.
- What is the fuel economy of the 2014 BMW 740i?
- EPA rates the 2014 740i at 22 mpg combined (19 city / 28 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,650.