BMW 745e Buyer Guide: Reliability & Costs

Specifications by model year

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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.

Year	City MPG	Highway MPG	Combined MPG	City L/100 km	Highway L/100 km	Combined L/100 km
2021	0	0	0	0	0	0
2020	0	0	0	0	0	0

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.

Year	Body style	Transmission	Drivetrain
2021	sedan	Automatic	AWD/All-Wheel Drive
2020	sedan	—	AWD/All-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.

Year	Trim	Note	pricing
2021	xDrive	HD Radio, Bluetooth, Satellite Radio, Auxiliary Audio Input, MP3 Player	Trim: xDrive, Note: HD Radio, Bluetooth, Satellite Radio, Auxiliary Audio Input, MP3 Player
2020	—	—	—

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.

Year	Seats	Keyless ignition	Steering location	Seat rows	GVWR	Axles	Wheels	Wheelbase	Front wheel	Rear wheel
2021	7	Standard	Left-Hand Drive (LHD)	2	Class 1D: 5,001 - 6,000 lb (2,268 - 2,722 kg) \| Class 1D: 5,001 - 6,000 lb (2,268 - 2,722 kg)	2	4	—	—	—
2020	5	Standard	Left-Hand Drive (LHD)	2	Class 1D: 5,001 - 6,000 lb (2,268 - 2,722 kg) \| Class 1D: 5,001 - 6,000 lb (2,268 - 2,722 kg)	2	4	126.4	20	20

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.

Year	nhtsaSafetyRatings	abs	esc	tractionControl	tpms	adaptiveCruiseControl	autoBrake	forwardCollisionWarning	blindSpotMonitoring	laneDepartureWarning	laneCenteringAssist	rearCamera	rearCrossTrafficAlert	parkAssist	adaptiveDrivingBeam	autoReverseSystem	Rated vehicle	pedestrianAeb
2021	—	standard	standard	standard	standard	optional	standard	standard	standard	standard	standard	standard	standard	standard	standard	standard	—	—
2020	Rated vehicle: 2020 BMW 745e 4 DR AWD	standard	standard	standard	standard	standard	standard	standard	standard	standard	—	standard	standard	—	standard	standard	2020 BMW 745e 4 DR AWD	standard

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.

Year	Electrification	ev
2021	phev	Electrification: phev
2020	—	—

Model year reports

2021

Newest

Open report

The 2021 BMW 745e presents an excellent reliability profile with zero recalls and zero complaints logged with NHTSA, indicating strong initial quality.

2020

Open report

The 2020 BMW 745e offers a generally good reliability record, with the primary ownership concern revolving around the seat belt warning system.

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 745e?

Carfocal currently has 2 published 745e reports, covering 2020 through 2021. Compare the year-specific reports directly to see how reliability, recalls, ownership costs, and value change over time. The newest published verdict says: The 2021 BMW 745e presents an excellent reliability profile with zero recalls and zero complaints logged with NHTSA, indicating strong initial quality.

Published year coverage: 2020, 2021.

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Is the BMW 745e reliable?

There is no single reliability answer for every BMW 745e. Carfocal's published year reports show why the model year matters, with verdicts that include the 2021 bmw 745e presents an excellent reliability profile with zero recalls and zero complaints logged with nhtsa, indicating strong initial quality. and the 2021 bmw 745e's value proposition is strong, particularly given its excellent reliability record. Compare the report for the year you are considering before you make a decision.

2 published year-specific reports are available for comparison.

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What are common problems with the BMW 745e?

Carfocal answers common-problem questions in the year-specific reports. Published guides currently cover 2020 through 2021.

Problem patterns will populate as repair-prediction coverage expands.

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Supporting data

Published guides: 2
Years tracked: 2
Data sources: NHTSA, EPA, owner complaints