2018 BMW 740i Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
GoodComplaint Index
42/100
#8 most-complained of 13 740i years
The 2018 BMW 740i has 5 owner complaints and 0 safety recalls on file with NHTSA. Its Complaint Index is 42 out of 100 — #8 highest of 13 740i model years (verdict: Good). The most reported problem area is engine (2 complaints, 40% of the total).
- Complaints
- 5
- Recalls
- 0
- Crashes / fires
- 0 / 0
- Injuries / deaths
- 0 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 23.5
- 20.5 city / 29 hwy
Top 2018 BMW 740i problems
NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Engine2 (40%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires2 (40%)
- Electrical System1 (20%)
- Seat Belts1 (20%)
2018 BMW 740i recalls
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
2018 BMW 740i fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 20.5 MPG
- Highway
- 29 MPG
- Combined
- 23.5 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $3,375
- 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.
2018 compared with other 740i years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2018 BMW 740i a reliable year?
- Judged by NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2018 BMW 740i ranks #8 of 13 among 740i model years (Complaint Index 42/100, verdict: Good). It has 5 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 2018 BMW 740i?
- The most reported problem areas are engine (2 complaints), suspension, wheels & tires (2 complaints), and electrical system (1 complaints). The median mileage at the time of failure in complaints that report it is 96,000 miles.
- Does the 2018 BMW 740i have any recalls?
- No safety recall campaigns list the 2018 BMW 740i in NHTSA’s recall database at the time of the last data update.
- What is the fuel economy of the 2018 BMW 740i?
- EPA rates the 2018 BMW 740i at 23.5 MPG combined (20.5 city / 29 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,375. Where several configurations exist, the median is shown.