2025 BMW 740i Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
No verdictComplaint Index
0/100
#13 most-complained of 13 740i years
The 2025 BMW 740i has 0 NHTSA complaints and a complaint index of 0, ranking 13th out of 13 model years by that measure. It carries 3 recalls, all related to the integrated brake system.
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 3
- Crashes / fires
- 0 / 0
- Injuries / deaths
- 0 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 27.5
- 24.5 city / 31 hwy
Top 2025 BMW 740i problems
NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
No component data.
2025 BMW 740i recalls
3 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- NHTSA 26V422000Jul 1, 2026Brakes428 vehicles
Service brakes, hydraulic:power assist:electric:control module
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2025 Mini Cooper S, Mini Countryman S All4, X2, 2024 Rolls-Royce Spectre, 2023-2025 i7, 7 Series, X7, 2024-2025 i5, 5 Series, 2023-2024 XM, X1, 2024-2025 X6, and X5 vehicles. The integrated brake (IB) system may malfunction and result in a loss of power brake assist or cause the Antilock Brake (ABS) and Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) systems to not function properly.
Risk: A loss of power brake assist can extend the distance required to stop the vehicle. Additionally, malfunctioning ABS and/or DSC systems can cause a loss of vehicle control. Either of these scenarios can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: The Integrated brake system will be inspected and, if necessary, replaced, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed August 21, 2026. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 or Rolls-Royce customer service at 1-877-877-3735. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning August 21, 2026. Vehicles previously repaired under recall 24V739 or 24V104 will need to have the new remedy completed.
- NHTSA 24V697000Sep 18, 2024Brakes309 vehicles
Electronic stability control (esc):control module
BMW of North America (BMW) is recalling certain 2023-2024 X1, 2024-2025 X5, 2025 X6, 2023-2025 X7, 740i, 760i, 2024 XM, 530i, 540i, i7, 750e, X2, 2024-2025 i5, 2024 Rolls Royce Spectre, 2025 MINI Countryman S ALL4, JCW Countryman ALL4, and 2025 MINI Hardtop 2 Door (Cooper, Cooper S) vehicles. Please refer to the recall report for the complete list of models. The welds in the servomotor of the integrated brake control module may break, causing a loss of power brake assist and rear brake function. In addition, the Antilock Brake System (ABS) and Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) system may not function.
Risk: A loss of brake power assist or rear brake function can result in extended stopping distance. A loss of ABS or DSC can cause a loss of vehicle handling and control. Either of these scenarios can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the integrated brake system, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 13, 2024. Owners can contact BMW Customer Service at 1-800-525-7417.
- NHTSA 24V104000Feb 12, 2024Brakes266,716 vehicles
Service brakes, hydraulic:power assist:electric:control module
BMW of North America, LLC. (BMW) is recalling certain 2023-2025 BMW, MINI, and Rolls-Royce vehicles. Please see the recall report for a complete list of models and model years. The integrated brake (IB) system may malfunction and result in a loss of power brake assist or cause the Antilock Brake (ABS) and Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) systems to not function properly.
Risk: A loss of power brake assist can extend the distance required to stop the vehicle. Additionally, malfunctioning ABS and/or DSC systems can cause a loss of vehicle control. Either of these scenarios can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the integrated brake system, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed between June and December 2024. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 or Rolls Royce customer service at 1-877-877-3735.
2025 BMW 740i fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 24.5 MPG
- Highway
- 31 MPG
- Combined
- 27.5 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $2,900
- 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.
2025 compared with other 740i years
Frequently asked questions
- How many complaints does the 2025 BMW 740i have?
- NHTSA lists 0 complaints for the 2025 BMW 740i, giving it a complaint index of 0.
- Does the 2025 BMW 740i have any recalls?
- Yes, NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2025 BMW 740i, all involving the integrated brake system, which may malfunction and require inspection or replacement.
- Is the 2025 BMW 740i a good year compared to other 740i years?
- Among 13 model years of the 740i tracked, 2025 ranks 13th by complaint index, meaning it currently shows the fewest reported complaints of any year, though it does carry 3 open recalls.
- What is the fuel economy of the 2025 BMW 740i?
- EPA rates the 2025 BMW 740i at 27.5 mpg combined (24.5 city / 31 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $2,900.
- Are the 2025 BMW 740i brake recalls dangerous?
- The recalls cover the integrated brake system, which BMW says may malfunction; none of the three 2025 740i recalls are listed as do-not-drive recalls.