2013 BMW 740I — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
1
Owner Complaint
1
Recall
9
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2013 BMW 740I
The 2013 BMW 740I has received a total of 1 safety complaint filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EXTERIOR LIGHTING. 9 technical service bulletins have been issued by BMW of North America, LLC for this model year. The most commonly reported problem area is the Air Bags (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2013 BMW 740I
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2013 BMW 740I, potentially affecting up to 92 vehicles.
Recall 17V379000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING
| 92 vehicles affected
Defect: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2013-2015 740i, 740Li, 740Lxi, 750i, 750xi, 750Li and 750Lxi and 2014 ActiveHybrid 7 vehicles. The affected vehicles may have received incorrect replacement left rear taillight assemblies. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Consequence: Vehicles with the incorrect left rear lamp assemblies may be less conspicuous to other drivers, possibly increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicles and replace any incorrect left rear taillight assemblies, free of charge. The recall began August 11, 2017. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2013 BMW 740I
1 complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 2013 BMW 740I. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
I WAS TRAVELING EAST BOUND ON A 3 LANE ROAD, WHEN A MOVING TRUCK PULLED OUT OF A SHOPPING CENTER IN A NON SIGNALED DRIVE ATTEMPTING TO CROSS ROAD TO HEAD WEST BOUND, WHAT SEEMED TO BE LAST MOMENT AS I WAS CONTINUING EAST BOUND THE TRUCK SUDDENLY PULLED OUT A CROSS ROAD, LEAVING ME MINIMAL TIME TO AVOID COLLISION, I BRAKED BUT HAD NO TIME TO SLOW DOWN, SINCE TRUCK PULLED OUT WHAT SEEMED WITHIN 10 FEET OF ME, I WAS TRAVELING APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH, MY CAR MADE IMPACT WITH SIDE OF MOVING TRUCKS CARGO BOX, CREATING SIGNIFICANT DAMAGE OF FRONT END (NON DRIVABLE), WHAT SEEMED TO BE ONE TO TWO SECONDS LATER I WAS THEN REAR ENDED BY A PICKUP TRUCK FROM BEHIND, 911 WAS DISPATCHED TO SEEN AND WE WERE CHECKED FOR INJURIES, I COMPLAINED OF NECK AND LOWER BACK PAIN, MY SON COMPLAINED OF PAIN AT TOP OF HIS HEAD AND LATER HAD SMALL BLACK EYE. OUR HEAD REST ON MY BMW EJECTED FORWARD, BUT AIRBAG DID NOT DEPLOY, MY COMPLAINT IS THE FAILURE OF AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT AT RATE OF SPEED OF ACCIDENT AND HIGH IMPACT. BMWS REPRESENTIVE ONLY RESPONSE IS THAT SENSORS ARE VERY LOW AND IS POSSIBLE WHY IT DID NOT DEPLOY. I WOULD LIKE THIS INVESTIGATED PRIOR TO MY VEHICLE BEING REPAIRED, MY CONCERN IS FOR FUTURE SAFETY.
Safety Rating for the 2013 BMW 740I
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2013 BMW 740I in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2013 BMW 740I
BMW of North America, LLC has issued 9 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2013 BMW 740I. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
B110117 — ENGINE
?N63T AND S63T ENGINE: VALVE SEAL REPLACEMENT . This SI provides a new tool and a new procedure for the N63TU valve seals replacement. Please refer to the following applicable SIBs before replacing the valve seals. SI B11 07 11 - Turbocharger Failure: Oil Supply and Return Line Blockage and...
B652516 — EQUIPMENT
USB CABLE: BATTERY DISCHARGE/AUDIO FAILURE/RADIO RECEPTION. No sound from the radio, telephone, gong signal and or PDC. Poor radio reception and failure of the telematics systems. Possible Check Control system message: o Battery discharge when engine off. o Caution, no acoustic warning signals. Non BMW approved (third-party supplier) USB cable...
B630413 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
?This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI B63 04 13 dated February 2013. It designates changes to this revision SUBJECT Moisture in LED Headlight . INFORMATION Covered under the terms of the BMW New Vehicle Limited Warranty for Passenger Cars and Light Trucks.
B620415 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
Service Action: Programming Control Units. Sporadically the vehicle cannot be started, due to a discharged battery caused by a software glitch in the instrument cluster.
121015 — ENGINE
"SUBJECT N63: CBS Oil Service Conversion in ISTA/P. The CBS oil service conversion being performed for the N63 Customer Car Package and timing chain check (SI B11 16 14) does not work correctly. It does not change the interval to the desired 12 months/10,000 miles for the vehicles listed above...
652214 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Automated Activation of Navigation System During PDI/QC1. INFORMATION Important: The INITIAL NAV enabling code no longer needs to be pre-ordered through the Parts department! When the vehicle is connected to the diagnostic system ISTA to perform PDI/QC1, the step to activate the navigation system (part of Delete Transport Mode) will...
340213 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS
Incorrect Remaining Service Life from CBS Data for Brake Pads. The yellow "Service Due" warning message lights up in the instrument cluster, even though the brake pad thickness is more than 4.2mm (above the thickness at which the pad sensor intervenes). The calculated remaining service life for the brake pads...
310312 — EQUIPMENT
Groaning Noise from Front Axle. Groaning noises are heard from the front axle area while maneuvering at low speeds (e.g., parking lot maneuvers) or over uneven road surfaces. CAUSE Hydraulic mount in tension strut
630413 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Moisture in LED Headlight.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2013 BMW 740I
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the BMW 740I
- 2012 BMW 740I — 6 complaints
- 2013 BMW 740I (current)
- 2014 BMW 740I — 1 complaint
- 2015 BMW 740I — 1 complaint
- 2016 BMW 740I — 14 complaints
- 2017 BMW 740I — 11 complaints
- 2018 BMW 740I — 5 complaints