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BMW 740i

The 2026 BMW 740i presents a compelling luxury sedan option with excellent public reliability ratings.

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2015 BMW 740i2015 model

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Every section below is populated from the available EPA, NHTSA, and vehicle-specification data for this model.

Fuel economy

EPA-rated city, highway, and combined economy by year. Values can describe one trim or drivetrain. A dash means unavailable data, not zero or absent equipment.

YearCity MPGHighway MPGCombined MPGCity L/100 kmHighway L/100 kmCombined L/100 kmFuel-economy range
20262431279.87.598.71—
20252431279.87.598.71—
20242431279.87.598.71—
20232531279.417.598.71—
202220272311.768.7110.23—
202122292510.698.119.41—
202022292410.698.119.8—
201921292411.28.119.8—
201821292411.28.119.8—
201721292411.28.119.8—
201621292411.28.119.8—
201519282212.388.410.6919-29 mpg combined
201419282212.388.410.69—
201319282212.388.410.69—
201217252013.849.4111.76—
201117252013.849.4111.76—

Engine, transmission & drivetrain

Powertrain specifications can vary between model years. Values can describe one trim or drivetrain. A dash means unavailable data, not zero or absent equipment.

YearBody styleCylindersDisplacementFuel typeEngine codeTransmissionDrivetrainHorsepowerTorqueEngine configuration
2026sedan63.0Premium—Automatic (S8)All-Wheel Drive———
2025sedan63.0Premium—Automatic (S8)All-Wheel Drive———
2024sedan63.0Premium—Automatic (S8)All-Wheel Drive———
2023sedan63.0Premium—Automatic (S8)Rear-Wheel Drive———
2022sedan63.0Premium—Automatic (S8)All-Wheel Drive———
2021sedan63.0Premium—AutomaticAWD/All-Wheel Drive335 hp330 lb-ftInline-6
2020sedan63.0Premium—AutomaticRear-Wheel Drive———
2019sedan63.0Premium—AutomaticRear-Wheel Drive———
2018sedan63.0Premium—AutomaticRear-Wheel Drive———
2017sedan63.0Premium—AutomaticRear-Wheel Drive———
2016sedan63.0Premium—Automatic (S8)Rear-Wheel Drive———
2015sedan63.0PremiumN55B30Automatic (S8)Rear-Wheel Drive315 hp330 lb-ftInline-6
2014sedan63.0Premium—Automatic (S8)Rear-Wheel Drive———
2013sedan63.0Premium—Automatic (S8)Rear-Wheel Drive———
2012sedan63.0Premium—Automatic (S6)Rear-Wheel Drive———
2011sedan63.0Premium—Automatic (S6)Rear-Wheel Drive———

Pricing & configuration

Original pricing and model configuration where available. Values can describe one trim or drivetrain. A dash means unavailable data, not zero or absent equipment.

YearmsrppricingTrimNoteBase pricecurrencyBase MSRPMSRP rangeConfidencenotesSourceestimatedAt
2026————————————
2025————————————
2024—Trim: xDrive60xDrive60—————————
2023————————————
2022————————————
2021—Trim: xDrive, Note: HD Radio, Bluetooth, Satellite Radio, Auxiliary Audio Input, MP3 PlayerxDriveHD Radio, Bluetooth, Satellite Radio, Auxiliary Audio Input, MP3 Player————————
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2018—Base price: $83,100——$83,100———————
2017—Base price: $84,500——$84,500———————
2016————————————
2015currency: USD, Base MSRP: $74,000, MSRP range: $74,000 - $82,500, Confidence: 0.9, notes: MSRP range for 740i, 740Li, 740Li xDrive, and 740Ld xDrive trims., Source: AI-generated estimate; not a verified quote, estimatedAt: 4/7/2026————USD$74,000$74,000 - $82,5000.9MSRP range for 740i, 740Li, 740Li xDrive, and 740Ld xDrive trims.AI-generated estimate; not a verified quote4/7/2026
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Space, dimensions & utility

Seating, cargo, and physical configuration by model year. Values can describe one trim or drivetrain. A dash means unavailable data, not zero or absent equipment.

YearSeatsDoorsCargo (L)Cargo (cu ft)bodyAndInteriormechanicalKeyless ignitionGVWRSteering locationSeat rowsAxlesWheelsWheelbaseFront wheelRear wheel
2026———————————————
2025————Keyless ignition: StandardGVWR: Class 2E: 6,001 - 7,000 lb (2,722 - 3,175 kg) | Class 2E: 6,001 - 7,000 lb (2,722 - 3,175 kg)StandardClass 2E: 6,001 - 7,000 lb (2,722 - 3,175 kg) | Class 2E: 6,001 - 7,000 lb (2,722 - 3,175 kg)———————
2024————Keyless ignition: StandardGVWR: Class 2E: 6,001 - 7,000 lb (2,722 - 3,175 kg) | Class 2E: 6,001 - 7,000 lb (2,722 - 3,175 kg)StandardClass 2E: 6,001 - 7,000 lb (2,722 - 3,175 kg) | Class 2E: 6,001 - 7,000 lb (2,722 - 3,175 kg)———————
2023—————GVWR: Class 2E: 6,001 - 7,000 lb (2,722 - 3,175 kg) | Class 2E: 6,001 - 7,000 lb (2,722 - 3,175 kg)—Class 2E: 6,001 - 7,000 lb (2,722 - 3,175 kg) | Class 2E: 6,001 - 7,000 lb (2,722 - 3,175 kg)———————
20225451518.2—GVWR: Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)—Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)———————
20217451018Keyless ignition: Standard, Steering location: Left-Hand Drive (LHD), Seat rows: 2GVWR: Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less), Axles: 2, Wheels: 4StandardClass 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)Left-Hand Drive (LHD)224———
20205———Keyless ignition: Standard, Steering location: Left-Hand Drive (LHD), Seat rows: 2GVWR: Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less), Axles: 2, Wheels: 4, Wheelbase: 126.4, Front wheel: 18, Rear wheel: 18StandardClass 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)Left-Hand Drive (LHD)224126.41818
20195———Keyless ignition: Standard, Seat rows: 2GVWR: Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)StandardClass 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)—2—————
201854——Keyless ignition: Standard, Steering location: Left-Hand Drive (LHD), Seat rows: 2GVWR: Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less), Axles: 2, Wheels: 4, Wheelbase: 126.4, Front wheel: 18, Rear wheel: 18StandardClass 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)Left-Hand Drive (LHD)224126.41818
201754——Keyless ignition: Standard, Steering location: Left-Hand Drive (LHD), Seat rows: 2GVWR: Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less), Axles: 2, Wheels: 4, Wheelbase: 126.4, Front wheel: 18, Rear wheel: 18StandardClass 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)Left-Hand Drive (LHD)224126.41818
2016—————GVWR: Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)—Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)———————
20155454019—GVWR: Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)—Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)———————
2014—————GVWR: Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)—Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)———————
2013—————GVWR: Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)—Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)———————
2012—————GVWR: Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)—Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)———————
2011—————GVWR: Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)—Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)———————

Safety ratings & driver assistance

NHTSA safety ratings and listed driver-assistance availability. Values can describe one trim or drivetrain. A dash means unavailable data, not zero or absent equipment.

YearnhtsaSafetyRatingsabsesctractionControltpmsadaptiveCruiseControlautoBrakeforwardCollisionWarningpedestrianAebblindSpotMonitoringblindSpotInterventionlaneDepartureWarninglaneCenteringAssistrearCamerarearAebadaptiveDrivingBeamautoReverseSystemrearCrossTrafficAlertparkAssistadasRated vehicle
2026—standard—————————————————abs: standard—
2025—standardstandardstandardstandardstandardstandardstandardstandardstandardstandardstandardstandardstandardstandardstandardstandard——abs: standard, esc: standard, tractionControl: standard, tpms: standard, adaptiveCruiseControl: standard, autoBrake: standard, forwardCollisionWarning: standard, pedestrianAeb: standard, blindSpotMonitoring: standard, blindSpotIntervention: standard, laneDepartureWarning: standard, laneCenteringAssist: standard, rearCamera: standard, rearAeb: standard, adaptiveDrivingBeam: standard, autoReverseSystem: standard—
2024—standardstandardstandardstandardstandardstandardstandardstandardstandardstandardstandardstandardstandardstandardstandardstandard——abs: standard, esc: standard, tractionControl: standard, tpms: standard, adaptiveCruiseControl: standard, autoBrake: standard, forwardCollisionWarning: standard, pedestrianAeb: standard, blindSpotMonitoring: standard, blindSpotIntervention: standard, laneDepartureWarning: standard, laneCenteringAssist: standard, rearCamera: standard, rearAeb: standard, adaptiveDrivingBeam: standard, autoReverseSystem: standard—
2023—standardstandardstandardstandardoptionalstandardstandard—standard—standard—standard—standardstandardoptionalstandardabs: standard, esc: standard, tractionControl: standard, tpms: standard, adaptiveCruiseControl: optional, autoBrake: standard, forwardCollisionWarning: standard, blindSpotMonitoring: standard, laneDepartureWarning: standard, rearCamera: standard, rearCrossTrafficAlert: optional, parkAssist: standard, adaptiveDrivingBeam: standard, autoReverseSystem: standard—
2022—————————————————————
2021—standardstandardstandardstandardoptionalstandardstandard—standard—standardstandardstandard—standardstandardstandardstandardabs: standard, esc: standard, tractionControl: standard, tpms: standard, adaptiveCruiseControl: optional, autoBrake: standard, forwardCollisionWarning: standard, blindSpotMonitoring: standard, laneDepartureWarning: standard, laneCenteringAssist: standard, rearCamera: standard, rearCrossTrafficAlert: standard, parkAssist: standard, adaptiveDrivingBeam: standard, autoReverseSystem: standard—
2020—standardstandardstandardstandardstandardstandardstandardstandardstandard—standard—standard—standardstandardstandard—abs: standard, esc: standard, tractionControl: standard, tpms: standard, adaptiveCruiseControl: standard, autoBrake: standard, forwardCollisionWarning: standard, pedestrianAeb: standard, blindSpotMonitoring: standard, laneDepartureWarning: standard, rearCamera: standard, rearCrossTrafficAlert: standard, adaptiveDrivingBeam: standard, autoReverseSystem: standard—
2019—standardstandardstandardstandard—standardstandard—standard—standard—standard—standardstandardstandardstandardabs: standard, esc: standard, tractionControl: standard, tpms: standard, autoBrake: standard, forwardCollisionWarning: standard, blindSpotMonitoring: standard, laneDepartureWarning: standard, rearCamera: standard, rearCrossTrafficAlert: standard, parkAssist: standard, adaptiveDrivingBeam: standard, autoReverseSystem: standard—
2018—standardstandardstandardstandardoptionaloptionalstandardoptionalstandard—standard—standard—standardstandard—optionalabs: standard, esc: standard, tractionControl: standard, tpms: standard, adaptiveCruiseControl: optional, autoBrake: optional, forwardCollisionWarning: standard, pedestrianAeb: optional, blindSpotMonitoring: standard, laneDepartureWarning: standard, rearCamera: standard, parkAssist: optional, adaptiveDrivingBeam: standard, autoReverseSystem: standard—
2017—standardstandardstandardstandardoptionaloptionaloptionaloptionaloptional—optional—standard—standardstandard—optionalabs: standard, esc: standard, tractionControl: standard, tpms: standard, adaptiveCruiseControl: optional, autoBrake: optional, forwardCollisionWarning: optional, pedestrianAeb: optional, blindSpotMonitoring: optional, laneDepartureWarning: optional, rearCamera: standard, parkAssist: optional, adaptiveDrivingBeam: standard, autoReverseSystem: standard—
2016————standard——————————————tpms: standard—
2015Rated vehicle: 2015 BMW 740I 4 DR RWD———standard——————————————tpms: standard2015 BMW 740I 4 DR RWD
2014Rated vehicle: 2014 BMW 740I 4 DR RWD———standard——————————————tpms: standard2014 BMW 740I 4 DR RWD
2013Rated vehicle: 2013 BMW 740 I 4 DR RWD———standard——————————————tpms: standard2013 BMW 740 I 4 DR RWD
2012Rated vehicle: 2012 BMW 740 I 4 DR RWD———standard——————————————tpms: standard2012 BMW 740 I 4 DR RWD
2011Rated vehicle: 2011 BMW 740 I 4 DR RWD———standard——————————————tpms: standard2011 BMW 740 I 4 DR RWD

Technology & electrification

Listed infotainment, equipment, battery, and charging data. Values can describe one trim or drivetrain. A dash means unavailable data, not zero or absent equipment.

YearinfotainmentevElectrificationApple CarPlayAndroid Auto
2026—————
2025—Electrification: phevphev——
2024—————
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2022—————
2021Apple CarPlay: Standard, Android Auto: StandardElectrification: phevphevStandardStandard
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Model year reports

2026

Newest
Buyer's guide

The 2026 BMW 740i presents a compelling luxury sedan option with excellent public reliability ratings.

2025

Buyer's guide

The 2025 BMW 740i presents a mixed ownership proposition.

2024

Buyer's guide

The 2024 BMW 740i presents a complex ownership proposition for used car shoppers.

2023

Buyer's guide

The 2023 BMW 740i presents a capable luxury sedan with a strong powertrain, but significant concerns regarding its integrated brake system, highlighted by multiple recalls, warrant careful inspection.

2022

Buyer's guide

The 2022 BMW 740i presents an excellent reliability profile, boasting zero recalls and zero consumer complaints filed with NHTSA.

2021

Buyer's guide

The 2021 BMW 740i offers a compelling blend of luxury and performance, but potential buyers must prioritize confirming the completion of critical recalls, particularly concerning the starter assembly, before purchase.

2020

Buyer's guide

The 2020 BMW 740i presents a compelling luxury sedan option with a good reliability score, but potential buyers must prioritize confirming the completion of critical recalls, particularly concerning the engine control module and starter motor.

2019

Buyer's guide

The 2019 BMW 740i offers a blend of luxury and performance, but a critical recall concerning the **crankshaft sensor** warrants thorough inspection.

2018

Buyer's guide

The 2018 BMW 740i presents an excellent reliability profile, boasting no reported recalls or complaints to NHTSA.

2017

Buyer's guide

The 2017 BMW 740i presents a mixed bag for used car buyers.

2016

Buyer's guide

The 2016 BMW 740i presents an average reliability outlook.

2015

Buyer's guide

The 2015 BMW 740i offers a compelling blend of luxury and performance, but potential buyers must be aware of a significant risk of catastrophic engine failure due to water ingestion.

2014

Buyer's guide

The 2014 BMW 740i offers a refined luxury experience, but its 'Average' reliability verdict and high TSB count warrant careful consideration.

2013

Buyer's guide

The 2013 BMW 740i offers luxury and performance, but its reliability verdict is 'Average' with a significant number of Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs).

2012

Buyer's guide

The 2012 BMW 740i offers a compelling blend of luxury and performance, but buyers should approach with caution due to its 'Average' reliability rating.

2011

Buyer's guide

The 2011 BMW 740i presents an intriguing used-car prospect with an exceptional lack of reported issues.

MethodologyHow we score →

Scores are derived from NHTSA recalls and owner complaints, normalized by vehicle segment averages.

What are the best years for the BMW 740i?

Carfocal currently has 16 published 740i reports, covering 2011 through 2026. Compare the year-specific reports directly to see how reliability, recalls, ownership costs, and value change over time. The newest published verdict says: The 2026 BMW 740i presents a compelling luxury sedan option with excellent public reliability ratings.

Published year coverage: 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026.

Is the BMW 740i reliable?

There is no single reliability answer for every BMW 740i. Carfocal's published year reports show why the model year matters, with verdicts that include the 2026 bmw 740i presents a compelling luxury sedan option with excellent public reliability ratings. and the 2026 bmw 740i, with its excellent public reliability verdict, offers strong value for a used luxury sedan. Compare the report for the year you are considering before you make a decision.

16 published year-specific reports are available for comparison.

What are common problems with the BMW 740i?

Across Carfocal's published 740i guides, recurring problem areas include Ignition Coils, Coolant Hoses, and Water Pump. The exact risk depends on the model year, so open the report for the vehicle you are evaluating to see which issues, recalls, and repair concerns apply.

Common problem areas found in published repair predictions: Ignition Coils, Coolant Hoses, and Water Pump.

Supporting data
Published guides
16
Years tracked
16
Data sources
NHTSA, EPA, owner complaints