2015 BMW 740i Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
No verdictComplaint Index
8/100
#12 most-complained of 13 740i years
The 2015 BMW 740i has a complaint index of 8, one of the lowest among the 13 model years tracked, with only 1 complaint and 1 recall. It ranks 12th worst out of the years listed, meaning most other years report more problems.
- Complaints
- 1
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes / fires
- 0 / 0
- Injuries / deaths
- 0 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 22
- 19 city / 28 hwy
Top 2015 BMW 740i problems
NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Engine1 (100%)
What owners report
- A driver reported that during normal rainy driving, water entered the engine intake near the bottom of the front bumper, leading to catastrophic engine failure at 11,205 miles.
2015 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.
2015 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.
2015 compared with other 740i years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2015 BMW 740i reliable?
- NHTSA data shows only 1 complaint and a complaint index of 8 for the 2015 740i, which is low compared to other years like 2023 (index 92) and 2016 (index 75). This suggests fewer reported problems relative to other model years.
- What problems does the 2015 BMW 740i have?
- The only reported issue involves the engine, where a sample complaint described water intrusion through the front bumper intake during rain, resulting in engine failure at 11,205 miles.
- Does the 2015 BMW 740i have any recalls?
- Yes, NHTSA lists 1 recall (campaign 17V379000) for the 2015 740i involving incorrect left rear taillight assemblies on the electrical system; it is not a do-not-drive recall.
- How does the 2015 740i compare to other 740i years?
- The 2015 model ranks 12th worst out of the years with data, with a complaint index of 8, much lower than 2019 (100) and 2023 (92), both flagged with more reported issues.