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BMW 740IModel year report

2016 BMW 740I Problems

Complaints
12filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
7,348miles, 10 complaints with mileage
Recalls
0campaigns on record
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA crash rating
—no overall rating published
EPA fuel economy
24 mpgcombined, 3.0L 6-cyl RWD · 21 city / 29 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2016 BMW 740I (complaints, recalls, investigations), EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 12 consumer complaints for the 2016 BMW 740I. The part named most often is electrical system, with 3 complaints (25% of the total), followed by engine (2) and other or unknown (2). 10 of the complaints include a mileage, and 80% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 7,348 miles. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 25 technical service bulletins for this model year. Electrical system complaints overlap with 9 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Engine complaints overlap with 1 technical service bulletin filed under the same part.

This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Example complaints

Electrical system: “Audio control system freezes on the Bmw 740I. It happens that audio is gone completely, system does not respond to any of the following to raise volume: 1. Gesture commands to raise volume (the system does not even show gesture is involved on the dash display) 2. From the power button by manually adjusting higher, there is no response from system at all and dash screen does not show volume increase is being attempted. 3. From the volume up button on the steering wheel, again no sign on dash screen that volume increase is being attempted.”

NHTSA complaint #10959574, filed 2017-03, 1,924 miles

Engine: “I got engine malfunction light on two separate occasions on my Bmw; on each occasion the car was sent to dealership for repair to find that the upper and lower radiator blinds are at fault and this required replacement. The 2016 Bmw 740I is equipped with a front grille where the vents are covered by blinds that open when the car is started and closed when the car is turned off allowed some time for warm air to come out of the engine compartment.”

NHTSA complaint #11131756, filed 2018-09, 25,000 miles

Other or unknown: “On july 30, I was driving at 35mph on a major road in pinetop/lakeside, arizona when the sunroof, that was in the vent position, exploded inward showering me and a passenger in shattered glass. It was not struck by any object prior to the explosion. Due to extensive damage to the sunroof cassette, the repair is about $7,000.”

NHTSA complaint #11343055, filed 2020-08, 29,000 miles

Seat belts: “On two occasions a false fasten seat belt from passenger side has come up when the seat was not occupied. The car was sent for repair. On the first occasion it was indicated the wiring is loose for the seat belt harness so it was tightened. On the second occasion the car was sent to dealership it was diagnosed that the harness wiring track could come loose and therefore had to be rerouted.”

NHTSA complaint #11131757, filed 2018-09, 12,000 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

80% of the 10 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 1,339 and 29,000 miles.

50%0–1010%10–2520%25–5010%50–7510%75–1000%100–1500%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (10 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 7,348 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

201752018202020222024
Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Fuel economy and running cost

EPA ratings for each 2016 BMW 740I version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).

VersionEngineTransmissionCityHwyComb.Fuel / yr
740i RWD3.0L 6-cyl8-speed automatic212924$3,400

Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.

Recalls and investigations

NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 2016 BMW 740I in the data used here. A recall can apply to some vehicles of a model year and not others, so check a specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 25 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 25 bulletins →

Other model years of the BMW 740I

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
20231223,2359—27—Too new
2018596,0000—24—Not enough data
2017744,7500—24—Not enough data
2016127,3480—24—Not enough data
20011575,0003—18—Falling
20001273,0751—18—Not enough data
1999878,5000—18—Not enough data
1998875,0000—18—Not enough data
1995981,2504—17—Not enough data
1994789,4112—17—Not enough data
19931593,5002—16—Stable

All BMW 740I model years

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2016 BMW 740I have?

NHTSA recorded 12 consumer complaints for the 2016 BMW 740I as of Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2016 BMW 740I is reported most often?

Electrical system is named most often, in 3 complaints (25% of the total), followed by engine with 2.

Has the 2016 BMW 740I been recalled?

NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for this model year in the data used here. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What gas mileage does the 2016 BMW 740I get?

The EPA rates the 2016 BMW 740I (740i, 3.0L 6-cyl) at 24 mpg combined, 21 city and 29 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,400 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.

At what mileage are problems with the 2016 BMW 740I reported?

Among the 10 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 7,348 miles and the middle half falls between 1,339 and 29,000 miles; 80% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.