Which BMW 740i year has the most recalls?

2001 has the most recall campaigns (4).

Which BMW 740i years have no complaints or recalls on record?

2026, 2025, 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017. That can also mean fewer cars sold or a newer car, not only a better one.

How is this comparison made?

We count, for each model year, the recall campaigns and owner complaints filed with NHTSA, and how many complaints mention a crash, a fire or an injury. We do not rate reliability: raw counts also depend on how many cars were sold and how old they are.

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BMW 740i: which year to buy? Recalls and complaints by year

Of 18 model years of the BMW 740i on record, 2001 has the most owner complaints at NHTSA (15, most often about electrical system). It also has the most recall campaigns (4).

How to read this

Each row counts what official sources have on record for that model year: recall campaigns and owner complaints filed with NHTSA, and how many of those complaints mention a crash, a fire or an injury. We do not rate reliability. Fewer complaints can also mean fewer cars sold or a newer car, so open the year before you decide. 🇺🇸 Local data

Year	Recalls	Complaints	Crash, fire or injury	Most reported	Combined
2026	0	0	0	—	27 MPG
2025	0	0	0	—	27 MPG
2024	0	0	0	—	27 MPG
2023	0	0	0	—	27 MPG
2022	0	0	0	—	23 MPG
2021	0	0	0	—	23 MPG
2020	0	0	0	—	23 MPG
2019	0	0	0	—	23 MPG
2018	0	0	0	—	23 MPG
2017	0	0	0	—	22 MPG
2016	0	12	0	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM	24 MPG
2015	1	1	0	ENGINE	22 MPG
2014	1	1	1	UNKNOWN OR OTHER	22 MPG
2013	1	1	1	AIR BAGS	22 MPG
2012	1	6	0	ENGINE	20 MPG
2011	0	7	0	FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM	20 MPG
2001	4	15	4	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM	18 MPG
2000	2	12	2	POWER TRAIN	18 MPG

Recalls: NHTSA campaigns only, so a defect also recalled in Canada is not counted twice. Stars: NHTSA overall rating. Fuel economy: EPA.

All years of the BMW 740i

Questions

Which BMW 740i year has the most complaints?: Of 18 model years of the BMW 740i on record, 2001 has the most owner complaints at NHTSA (15, most often about electrical system).
Which BMW 740i year has the most recalls?: 2001 has the most recall campaigns (4).
Which BMW 740i years have no complaints or recalls on record?: 2026, 2025, 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017. That can also mean fewer cars sold or a newer car, not only a better one.
How is this comparison made?: We count, for each model year, the recall campaigns and owner complaints filed with NHTSA, and how many complaints mention a crash, a fire or an injury. We do not rate reliability: raw counts also depend on how many cars were sold and how old they are.