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2016 BMW 740Li problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just one complaint on file for the 2016 BMW 740Li — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but one recall campaign applies to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.

1

NHTSA complaints

1

Recalls

0

Investigations

0

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

0

Injuries

0

Deaths

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NCAP overall

How does 2016 compare to other 740Li years?

740Li NHTSA complaints by model year, 2016 highlighted16 complaints2011: 16 complaints2012: 8 complaints2013: 7 complaints2014: 4 complaints2015: 1 complaints2016: 1 complaints2019: 0 complaints2020: 0 complaints2021: 0 complaints2022: 6 complaints
740Li NHTSA complaints by model year, 2016 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2016 BMW 740Li problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Airbags1100%

Does the 2016 BMW 740Li have recalls?

1 NHTSA recall campaign on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

16V173000AirbagsMarch 25, 2016 · 6,110 units

Defect

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2016 740Li, 750Li, and 750Lxi vehicles manufactured July 1, 2015, to December 11, 2015. The affected vehicles have an air bag control module that may randomly reset due to an electrical short circuit as a result of residual metallic particles from the manufacturing process.

Consequence

In the event of a crash while the air bag module is resetting, the air bags may not deploy, increasing the risk of occupant injury.

Remedy

BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the air bag control module, free of charge. The recall began on July 11, 2016. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 BMW 740LI. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTIFICATION FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 10874473 (AIR BAGS). THE PART NEEDED FOR THE REPAIR WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Airbags · March 26, 2016

2016 BMW 740Li — common questions

Is the 2016 BMW 740Li reliable?

The record is thin — 1 NHTSA complaint — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 1 recall should be verified as completed.

Does the 2016 BMW 740Li have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign affecting the 2016 BMW 740Li. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.