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2017 BMW 740i Problems, Recalls & Reliability

Verdict

Caution

Complaint Index

50/100

#7 most-complained of 13 740i years

Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology

The 2017 BMW 740i has 7 owner complaints and 0 safety recalls on file with NHTSA. Its Complaint Index is 50 out of 100 — #7 highest of 13 740i model years (verdict: Caution). The most reported problem area is electrical system (3 complaints, 43% of the total).

Complaints
7
Recalls
0
Crashes / fires
0 / 0
Injuries / deaths
0 / 0
NHTSA overall rating
Not rated
EPA combined MPG
23
20 city / 28.5 hwy

Top 2017 BMW 740i problems

NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.

  1. Electrical System3 (43%)
  2. Engine3 (43%)
  3. Other1 (14%)
  4. Seat Belts1 (14%)
  5. Suspension, Wheels & Tires1 (14%)
  6. Visibility & Wipers1 (14%)
2017 BMW 740i complaints: complaints filed per month3Nov 2020Jan 2021Jan 2022Oct 2023Aug 2024May 2025Oct 2025
10 complaints filed with NHTSA from Nov 2020 to Oct 2025; peak Aug 2024 (3).

2017 BMW 740i recalls

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

2017 BMW 740i fuel economy and fuel cost

City
20 MPG
Highway
28.5 MPG
Combined
23 MPG
Annual fuel cost (EPA)
$3,475
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.

2017 compared with other 740i years

Complaint Index by model year (0 = fewest issues, 100 = most)0255075100’12’13’14’15’16’17’18’19’20’21’23’24’25
Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best
YearVerdictIndexComplaintsRecallsMPG
2015No verdict81122
2016Avoid7512024
2017Caution507023
2018Good425023.5
2019No verdict1004123.5

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2017 BMW 740i a reliable year?
Judged by NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2017 BMW 740i ranks #7 of 13 among 740i model years (Complaint Index 50/100, verdict: Caution). It has 7 complaints and 0 recalls on file. This reflects reported safety-related problems, not an overall reliability rating.
What are the most common problems with the 2017 BMW 740i?
The most reported problem areas are electrical system (3 complaints), engine (3 complaints), and seat belts (1 complaints). The median mileage at the time of failure in complaints that report it is 44,750 miles.
Does the 2017 BMW 740i have any recalls?
No safety recall campaigns list the 2017 BMW 740i in NHTSA’s recall database at the time of the last data update.
What is the fuel economy of the 2017 BMW 740i?
EPA rates the 2017 BMW 740i at 23 MPG combined (20 city / 28.5 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,475. Where several configurations exist, the median is shown.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.