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BMW 740IModel year report

2023 BMW 740I Problems

Complaints
12filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
23,235miles, 2 complaints with mileage
Recalls
9campaigns on record
Trend
Too newThis model year is less than 4 years old, so a trend is not meaningful yet.
NHTSA crash rating
—no overall rating published
EPA fuel economy
27 mpgcombined, 3.0L 6-cyl · hybrid RWD · 25 city / 31 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2023 BMW 740I (complaints, recalls, investigations), EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 12 consumer complaints for the 2023 BMW 740I. The part named most often is brakes, with 7 complaints (58% of the total), followed by electronic stability control (5) and electrical system (2). 2 of the complaints include a mileage, and 100% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 23,235 miles. NHTSA lists 9 recall campaigns and 99 technical service bulletins for this model year. Brakes complaints overlap with 1 recall campaign covering the control module and 2 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Electronic stability control complaints overlap with 3 recall campaigns 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

Brakes: “The vehicle loses brake pressure at the pedals halfway point when decelerating and attempting to come to a complete stop. The brake pressure is not consistent and requires pushing the pedal to the floor which will grab and release and grab again. The dealerships refuse to acknowledge or test for this. A recall has been issued. A repair has been attempted without resolve. I need your help with independent testing to confirm this.”

NHTSA complaint #11620181, filed 2024-10

Electronic stability control: “The contact owns a 2023 BMW 740I. The contact stated while driving approximately 10 MPH, the vehicle came to a sudden stop; however, the brake pedal was not depressed. The message Drive Carefully - Brake System was displayed on the instrument panel and the check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V104000 (Electronic Stability Control (ESC), Service Brakes); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. …”

NHTSA complaint #11615254, filed 2024-09, 40,000 miles

Electrical system: “My 2023 BMW 740i has experienced the same serious failure twice at approximately 21,000 miles. The exact component causing the failure is currently UNKNOWN. The vehicle is available for inspection and is currently being returned to an authorized BMW dealer for diagnosis. During the first incident, while driving, multiple warnings suddenly appeared involving chassis stabilization, regenerative braking, the parking brake/roll-away system and drivetrain. The warnings escalated to “Stop. Apply parking brake” and “Drivetrain malfunction. …”

NHTSA complaint #11758667, filed 2026-08

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 6,470 and 40,000 miles.

50%0–100%10–2550%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: 23,235 miles.

Complaints by year filed

This model year is less than 4 years old, so a trend is not meaningful yet.

2024620252026
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 2023 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 Sedan RWD3.0L 6-cyl · hybrid8-speed automatic253127$3,050

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

See all 9 recalls for the 2023 BMW 740I → · Check a 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. 99 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 99 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 2023 BMW 740I have?

NHTSA recorded 12 consumer complaints for the 2023 BMW 740I as of Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2023 BMW 740I is reported most often?

Brakes is named most often, in 7 complaints (58% of the total), followed by electronic stability control with 5.

Has the 2023 BMW 740I been recalled?

NHTSA lists 9 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What gas mileage does the 2023 BMW 740I get?

The EPA rates the 2023 BMW 740I (740i Sedan, 3.0L 6-cyl · hybrid) at 27 mpg combined, 25 city and 31 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,050 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.

At what mileage are problems with the 2023 BMW 740I reported?

Among the 2 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 23,235 miles and the middle half falls between 6,470 and 40,000 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 29, 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.