2019 BMW 740i Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
No verdict The 2019 BMW 740i has a complaint index of 100, the highest among the 13 model years with data, driven by 4 complaints including electrical, brake, and structural issues. It has 1 recall, for an engine crankshaft sensor issue.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 100/100
- #1 of 13 740i years
- Verdict
- No verdict
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 4
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 1
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 1
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 4
- Top issue
- Electrical System
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 23.5
- 20.5 city / 29 hwy
- Injuries / deaths
- 4 / 0
Top 2019 BMW 740i problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Electrical System2 (50%)
- Brakes1 (25%)
- Other1 (25%)
- Structure & Body1 (25%)
- Transmission & Powertrain1 (25%)
- Visibility & Wipers1 (25%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Some owners report the vehicle rolling on its own after being parked and exited, leading to a crash.
- One owner described the sunroof glass shattering and spraying outward while driving at highway speed, cutting passengers.
- Owners report the dashboard leather peeling and shrinking over time, curling back toward the windshield and obstructing the driver's view.
- One owner reported rain condensation pooling inside the headlight housings, calling it a known electrical issue BMW would not repair under warranty.
2019 BMW 740i recalls
1 NHTSA recall campaign list this model year.
- NHTSA 18V465000Jul 11, 2018Engine5,309 vehicles
Engine and engine cooling:engine
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2018 BMW 540d xDrive vehicles. The crankshaft sensor may be equipped with incorrect firmware, preventing the sensor from properly processing input from the crankshaft reluctor ring, possibly resulting in a vehicle stall. On September 12, 2018, BMW expanded the recall to a total of 5,309 vehicles including certain 2018-2019 BMW 540d xDrive, 230i M240i, M240i xDrive, X2 sDrive28i, X2 xDrive28i, X1 sDrive28i, X1 xDrive28i, 330i, 330i xDrive, 340i, 340i xDrive, 330i xDrive Gran Turismo, 530i, 530i xDrive, 540i, 540i xDrive, 530e, 530e xDrive, 640i xDrive Gran Turismo, 330e, 2019 430i Gran Coupe, 430i xDrive Gran Coupe, 440i Gran Coupe, 440i xDrive Gran Coupe, 430i, 430i xDrive, 440i, 440i xDrive, 740i, 740i xDrive, MINI Cooper, Cooper S, JCW, MINI Countryman (Cooper, Cooper All4, Cooper S, Cooper S All4, JCW All4), and MINI Clubman (Cooper, Cooper S, Cooper All4, Cooper S All4, JCW All4) vehicles.
Risk: A vehicle stall can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the crankshaft sensor, free of charge. The recall began September 6, 2018. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
2019 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.
2019 compared with other 740i years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2019 BMW 740i reliable?
- NHTSA lists 4 complaints and 1 recall for the 2019 BMW 740i, giving it a complaint index of 100, the highest (worst) among the 13 model years with data for this model.
- What problems does the 2019 BMW 740i have?
- Owners reported issues split evenly across the electrical system, brakes, structure and body, transmission and powertrain, and visibility and wipers, each accounting for 25 to 50 percent of complaints.
- Does the 2019 BMW 740i have a recall?
- Yes, one recall (campaign 18V465000) covers a crankshaft sensor firmware issue that could prevent the sensor from properly processing engine input. It is not a do-not-drive recall.
- How does the 2019 740i compare to other years?
- The 2019 model has a complaint index of 100, higher than the 2018 model's 42 (rated Good) and the 2016 model's 83 (rated Avoid), making 2019 the highest complaint-index year among those with data.
- What is the fuel economy of the 2019 BMW 740i?
- EPA rates the 2019 BMW 740i at 23.5 mpg combined (20.5 city, 29 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,375.