2016 BMW 740I — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
14
Owner Complaints
0
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2016 BMW 740I
The 2016 BMW 740I has received a total of 14 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The most commonly reported problems involve the Electrical System (3 complaints), Engine (2 complaints), and Seat Belts (2 complaints).
Recalls for the 2016 BMW 740I
There are no recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2016 BMW 740I. No Active Recalls
Owner Complaints for the 2016 BMW 740I
14 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2016 BMW 740I. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Seat Belts | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Unknown Or Other | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lane Departure Blind Spot Detection | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structurebody | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspension | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
Blind spot warning randomly works. Passenger seatbelt phantom seatbelt warning while driving alone!
Blind spot warning randomly works. Passenger seatbelt phantom seatbelt warning while driving alone!
Blind spot warning randomly works. Passenger seatbelt phantom seatbelt warning while driving alone!
The contact owns a 2016 BMW 740I. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the front air suspension failed to perform as designed, causing the front end of the vehicle to remain lowered, making the front driver’s and passenger’s side tires touching the inner wheel well. The vehicle was taken to the local service center who diagnosed that the front driver’s and passenger’s side air suspension was faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The manufacturer and dealer were both notified of the failure, but no assistance was offered. The failure mileage was 52,000.
Active Air Flap fault, Upper and Lower Actuator is not working and that is why engine is overheating. BMW has extended this warranty to 10 years/120K miles for 750 and 550 series manufactured up to Aug 2019. But they have not done that on 740 series. My vehicle has the same problem and should be covered under the same in order to avoid engine damage. Please advice the next step. The fault code are: P05A0, P05AE, P05A2, P059F.
Safety Rating for the 2016 BMW 740I
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2016 BMW 740I in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2016 BMW 740I
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2016 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 — 1 complaint
- 2014 BMW 740I — 1 complaint
- 2015 BMW 740I — 1 complaint
- 2016 BMW 740I (current)
- 2017 BMW 740I — 11 complaints
- 2018 BMW 740I — 5 complaints
- 2019 BMW 740I — 4 complaints
- 2020 BMW 740I — 0 complaints
- 2021 BMW 740I — 3 complaints