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BMW 740IModel year report

2017 BMW 740I Problems

Complaints
7filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
44,750miles, 2 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 2017 BMW 740I (complaints, recalls, investigations), EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 7 consumer complaints for the 2017 BMW 740I. The part named most often is electrical system, with 3 complaints (43% of the total), followed by engine (3) and exterior lighting (1). 2 of the complaints include a mileage, and 100% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 44,750 miles. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 355 technical service bulletins for this model year. Electrical system complaints overlap with 147 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Engine complaints overlap with 21 technical service bulletins 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: “Stopping without notice can cause an accident and any of the issues can cause safety issues. What I sent them. I am writing to express my concerns regarding a series of issues with my 2017 BMW 740i and to request your assistance in resolving these matters. I have been working with my local BMW dealership to address several problems, but I believe there may be underlying issues that require further attention. I would appreciate it if you could review my case and consider the points outlined below. …”

NHTSA complaint #11610486, filed 2024-08

Other or unknown: “My backup camera doesn't work (engage) when the car is in reverse. Anytime the car is placed in reverse the backup camera should come on. I have other cameras that I can't access, but the backup camera is safety related.”

NHTSA complaint #11373672, filed 2020-11, 40,500 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

100% of the 2 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 40,500 and 49,000 miles.

0%0–100%10–25100%25–500%50–750%75–1000%100–1500%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (2 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 44,750 miles.

Complaints by year filed

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

2020202120222023202420252
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 2017 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
740i xDrive AWD3.0L 6-cyl8-speed automatic192822$3,750

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 2017 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. 355 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 355 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 2017 BMW 740I have?

NHTSA recorded 7 consumer complaints for the 2017 BMW 740I as of Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2017 BMW 740I is reported most often?

Electrical system is named most often, in 3 complaints (43% of the total), followed by engine with 3.

Has the 2017 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 2017 BMW 740I get?

The EPA rates the 2017 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 2017 BMW 740I reported?

Among the 2 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 44,750 miles and the middle half falls between 40,500 and 49,000 miles; 100% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 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.