2021 BMW 740i Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
No verdictComplaint Index
25/100
#10 most-complained of 13 740i years
The 2021 BMW 740i has a complaint index of 25, just 1 NHTSA complaint, and 2 recalls covering camera software and engine software. Among 13 model years tracked, it ranks 10th worst, making it a relatively low-complaint year for this model.
- Complaints
- 1
- Recalls
- 2
- Crashes / fires
- 0 / 0
- Injuries / deaths
- 0 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 24
- 21 city / 28 hwy
Top 2021 BMW 740i problems
NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Collision Avoidance & Cameras1 (100%)
- Lane Departure1 (100%)
2021 BMW 740i recalls
2 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- NHTSA 24V576000Aug 1, 2024Engine105,588 vehicles
Engine and engine cooling:engine:engine control module (ecu/ECM):software
BMW of North America, LLC is recalling certain 2019-2020 X5, X7, 2020 3 Series Sedan, X6, 2020-2021 7 Series Sedan, 2020 8 Series Convertible, 8 Series Coupe, and 2020 8 Series Gran Coupe vehicles. Please see the recall report for the complete list of models. In the event the starter motor fails, repeated attempts to start the vehicle can cause the starter motor to overheat from an electrical overload.
Risk: A starter motor that overheats can ignite nearby combustible material in the engine compartment, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Dealers will update the vehicle software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 27, 2024. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
- NHTSA 21V096000Feb 19, 2021Collision Avoidance & Cameras13,858 vehicles
Back over prevention:software
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2019-2021 X3 sDrive30i, X3 xDrive30i, X3 M40i, X3M, X4 xDrive30i, X4 M40i, M550i, X4M, X5 sDrive40i, X5 xDrive40i, X5 xDrive50i, X5M, X5 M50i, X7 xDrive40i, X7 xDrive50i, X7 M50i, Alpina XB7, 330i, 330i xDrive, M340i, M340i xDrive, and 8 Series Coupe, Convertible and Grand Coupe, 840i, 840i xDrive, M850i xDrive, M8, 2020-2021 530e, 530e xDrive, 330e, 330e xDrive, 745Le, 745Le xDrive, X5 xDrive45e, X3 xDrive30e, X6 sDrive40i, X6 xDrive40i, X6 xDrive50i, X6 M50i, X6M, 530i, 530i xDrive, 540i, 540i xDrive, M550i xDrive, M5, 740i, 740Li, 740Li xDrive, M760i Drive, M760Li xDrive, 750Li xDrive Alpina, Alpina B7 xDrive, and 2021 4 Series Coupe 430i, 430i xDrive, M440i xDrive vehicles. When shifting into Reverse, a small portion of the rearview image may be obscured, or the screen may not illuminate. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Risk: If the driver relies on only the rearview camera image, the missing or reduced rearview image view can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the rearview camera software and update it if necessary, free of charge. The recall began April 16, 2021. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
2021 BMW 740i fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 21 MPG
- Highway
- 28 MPG
- Combined
- 24 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $3,325
- 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.
2021 compared with other 740i years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2021 BMW 740i reliable?
- NHTSA lists only 1 complaint for the 2021 BMW 740i and a complaint index of 25, which is low compared to other 740i years like 2016 (75) and 2023 (92).
- Does the 2021 BMW 740i have any recalls?
- Yes, NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2021 BMW 740i: one for engine software affecting several BMW models including 2020-2021 7 Series Sedan, and one for rearview camera software.
- What is the top complaint area for the 2021 BMW 740i?
- The single complaint on file falls under Collision Avoidance & Cameras, which also overlaps with a Lane Departure entry, each representing 100% of the one reported complaint.
- How does the 2021 740i compare to other BMW 740i years?
- With a complaint index of 25 and a rank of 10th worst out of 13 model years, the 2021 740i has fewer reported problems than years like 2019 (index 100) and 2023 (index 92).
- What is the fuel economy of the 2021 BMW 740i?
- EPA rates the 2021 BMW 740i at 24 mpg combined (21 city / 28 highway), with an annual fuel cost of $3,325.