2013 BMW 740LI — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
7
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
6
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2013 BMW 740LI
The 2013 BMW 740LI has received a total of 7 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EXTERIOR LIGHTING. 6 technical service bulletins have been issued by BMW of North America, LLC for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Air Bags (1 complaint), Engine (1 complaint), and Fuel System Gasoline (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2013 BMW 740LI
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2013 BMW 740LI, 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 740LI
7 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2013 BMW 740LI. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel System Gasoline | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Latcheslockslinkagestrunk Lidlock | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Train | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Unknown Or Other | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Wheels | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
II WAS ON FLORIDA TURNPIKE LATE NIGHT AROUND 10.30PM WITH MY WIFE GOING SOUTH AND ALL OF SUDDEN WE HEAR LOUD NOISE FROM OUR CAR AND THE CAR STARTED TO SHUT OFF BY ITSELF IN THE MIDDLE OF THE HIGHWAY . I WAS GOING ON 70 MILES PER HOUR AND WAS VERY LUCKY THAT THERE WAS ONLY FEW CARS ON THE ROAD I WAS ABLE TO STEER IT TO THE SHOULDER . AFTER COMING OUT OF THE CAR I SEE LOT OF SMOKE AND LOTS OF OIL COMING OUT OF THE ENGINE . AND I SAW THERE WAS A TRAIL OF OIL BEHIND THE CAR. WE WERE STUCK ON TPK FOR 4 HOUR IN COLD BEFORE ANY HELP COULD ARRIVE . FHP TROOPER STOP BY AND SAID THAT WE HAD A BROKEN ENGINE. WE HAD TO TOW OUR 145 MILES TO OUR HOUSE . I AM SO EMBRASSED TO GOT A BMW THAT HAS SUCH PROBLEM
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 BMW 740LI. WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, THE CONTACT HEARD AN ABNORMAL NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE. AFTERWARDS, THE VEHICLE SHIFTED INTO FIRST GEAR AND VEERED TO THE SHOULDER OF THE ROAD. THE CONTACT TURNED THE VEHICLE OFF AND ON WHILE THE DRIVESHAFT WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED BY THE CONTACT'S INSURANCE COMPANY TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THE VEHICLE AND DETERMINED THAT THE DRIVESHAFT NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND DID NOT ASSIST. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 101,000.
THE DOORS WOULD NOT UNLOCK BY TOUCH OR WITH THE REMOTE. HAD TO USE THE SLIDE OUT KEY TO UNLOCK THE DRIVERS SIDE DOOR. ONCE INSIDE THE VEHICLE THE BUTTON INSIDE WOULD NOT UNLOCK THE OTHER DOORS. PULLING THE DOOR HANDLE ANY NUMBER OF TIMES WOULD NOT OPEN THE OTHER 3 DOORS. I HAD TO CRAWL OVER THE CENTER CONSOLE TO EXIT THE VEHICLE. NOT VERY SAFE IN AN EMERGENCY SITUATION, WHICH COULD BE AT ANYTIME WITH A MEDICAL CONDITION I SUFFER FROM.
TWO WHEELS HAVE CRACKED AFTER APPROXIMATELY 33,000 MILES OF NORMAL DRIVING.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 BMW 740LI. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH, THE FUEL COMPROMISED WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED, THE VEHICLE SHUT OFF, AND THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING AND THE FUEL PUMP WAS REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 7,000. UPDATED 12/30/14*CN
Safety Rating for the 2013 BMW 740LI
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2013 BMW 740LI in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2013 BMW 740LI
BMW of North America, LLC has issued 6 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2013 BMW 740LI. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
513412 — VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM
Rattling/Creaking Noise from Front Passenger's Side Instrument Panel. A rattling or clattering noise may be heard from the front passenger's side instrument panel, when driving on rough roads. CAUSE The front passenger's defroster air duct makes contact with the windshield.
B641015 — EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
Certain air conditioning condensers must be replaced. Premature condenser failure due to corrosion. Replace the condenser if the vehicle contains the affected part number (9255983) AND the production date of the part falls on or before 11/11/13.
B161514 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
SI B16 15 14 January 2016 Fuel Supply Systems Technical Service.This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI B16 15 14 dated December 2014, designates changes to this revision. SUBJECT NVLD Tank Leakage FC 190302 Fuel Tank Ventilation and Purge Air System Micro Leak . The engine malfunction warning is illuminated and...
612013 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
"Service Action: Replace EMF Switch. An electrical malfunction in the EMF (Electromechanical Parking Brake) switch can cause an erroneous Check Control Message to be displayed. The parking brake functions properly. EMF switch hardware error AFFECTED VEHICLES This Service Action involves F01, F02 and F15 vehicles which were produced from June...
BMWNOV0513 — PARKING BRAKE
A Delivery Stop has been issued on certain 2014 model year F01, F02 and F15 vehicles produced from June 2013 to mid October 2013. A fault in the parking brake (EMF) switch could cause a Check Control message (Parking Brake Failure) to display. However, all braking functions, including the parking...
SB-11-04-13 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
BMW: MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LIGHT (MIL) ILLUMINATED INDICATING LOW ENGINE OIL. DEALERS ARE TO USE THE TROUBLESHOOTING PROCEDURE TO DETERMINE THE PROBLEM AND DO THE PROPER RECOMMENDED REPAIRS. *KB
NHTSA Investigations for the 2013 BMW 740LI
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the BMW 740LI
- 2011 BMW 740LI — 16 complaints
- 2012 BMW 740LI — 8 complaints
- 2013 BMW 740LI (current)
- 2014 BMW 740LI — 4 complaints
- 2015 BMW 740LI — 1 complaint
- 2016 BMW 740LI — 1 complaint
- 2017 BMW 740LI — 0 complaints