2013 BMW 740LI Latches, locks and linkages Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 14%of 7 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 3,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the latches, locks and linkages of the 2013 BMW 740LI, 14% of the 7 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 3,000 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The contact owns a 2013 Bmw 740LI. The contact stated that the passenger side trunk piston fractured and the lid crashed onto the contact's back. The vehicle was taken to a dealer. The technician diagnosed that the passenger side trunk piston and lid needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 3,000. Updated 12/30/14”
NHTSA complaint #10654432, filed 2014-11, 3,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10136344Mar 1, 2018TAILGATE UNINTENTIONALLY OPENS: Trunk/tailgate may open when vehicle is locked.
- 10147546Jul 1, 2016Service Action: Replace the Tailgate Tension Spring. Tailgate does not stay in fully open position.
- 10147155May 1, 2015Trunk Lid Does Not Operate with Remote After Programming. If the customer profile is assigned to only unlock the driver door after programming with ISTA/P 3.55.x, the trunk will…
Latches, locks and linkages: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 1 | 14% |
Other parts of the 2013 BMW 740LI
1 complaintsEngine
1 complaintsFuel system
1 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
1 complaintsWheels
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2013 BMW 740LI
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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