BMW 740i years to avoid
Across 1993–2025, no single 740i year stands out as one to avoid by our thresholds. The 2001 drew the most complaints; 2025 the fewest.
186
Total complaints
24
Recall campaigns
1993–2025
Years covered
0
Years to avoid
Complaints by model year
Every 740i year
| Year | Complaints | Recalls | Investigations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 0 | 3 | |
| 2024 | 4 | 5 | |
| 2023 | 19 | 9 | |
| 2021 | 3 | 2 | |
| 2020 | 1 | 2 | |
| 2019 | 7 | 1 | |
| 2018 | 6 | 0 | |
| 2017 | 11 | 0 | |
| 2016 | 14 | 0 | |
| 2015 | 1 | 1 | |
| 2014 | 1 | 1 | |
| 2013 | 1 | 1 | |
| 2012 | 6 | 1 | |
| 2001 | 24 | 4 | |
| 2000 | 18 | 2 | |
| 1999 | 9 | 1 | |
| 1998 | 12 | 1 | |
| 1997 | 3 | 3 | |
| 1996 | 1 | 3 | |
| 1995 | 12 | 5 | |
| 1994 | 9 | 2 | |
| 1993 | 24 | 2 |
Common questions
What is the best year for the BMW 740i?
By complaint volume, 2025 has the cleanest NHTSA record among 740i years with enough data to compare.
How many recalls does the BMW 740i have?
Across all model years, the 740i has 24 distinct NHTSA recall campaigns and 186 consumer complaints on file.
Based on NHTSA ODI data through August 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated August 28, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.