2017 BMW 740i Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
CautionComplaint 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.
- Electrical System3 (43%)
- Engine3 (43%)
- Other1 (14%)
- Seat Belts1 (14%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires1 (14%)
- Visibility & Wipers1 (14%)
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
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.