2016 BMW 740LI recalls and problems

The 2016 BMW 740LI has 1 recall and 1 owner complaint on file with NHTSA; the most reported problem area is air bags.

How the 2016 compares
Fewest complaintsMost complaints

Lowest complaint count among 7 740LI model years — 7th most.

1recalls
1complaints
0crashes
0fires
0injuries
—median miles

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not verified and not adjusted for sales. Ranking compares this model's own years only.

Does your car have an open recall?
Recalls apply to specific vehicles. Only a VIN lookup on NHTSA's official site shows whether yours is affected and still unrepaired.
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1 recall

Air Bags

Mar 25, 2016 · NHTSA campaign 16V173000 · 6,110 vehicles

Problem: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2016 740Li, 750Li, and 750Lxi vehicles manufactured July 1, 2015, to December 11, 2015. The affected vehicles have an air bag control module that may randomly reset due to an electrical short circuit as a result of residual metallic particles from the manufacturing process.

Risk: In the event of a crash while the air bag module is resetting, the air bags may not deploy, increasing the risk of occupant injury.

Remedy & notes

BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the air bag control module, free of charge. The recall began on July 11, 2016. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Recall text as published by NHTSA and the manufacturer.

What owners complain about

Air Bags1

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA; one complaint can name several areas. Not verified by NHTSA.

2016 vs. other BMW 740LI years

2011: 11 complaints2011112012: 5 complaints20122013: 7 complaints20132014: 3 complaints20142015: 1 complaints20152016: 1 complaints20162022: 5 complaints20225

Owner complaints by model year; the darker bar is the 2016. Click a bar to switch year.

Questions

Does the 2016 BMW 740LI have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign covering the 2016 BMW 740LI, the latest from Mar 25, 2016 (air bags). A recall applies to specific vehicles: enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours is affected and still open.

What are the most common problems with the 2016 BMW 740LI?

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA most often mention air bags (1). Complaints are consumer reports and are not verified by NHTSA.