There are no safety recalls for the 2011 BMW 740i US, but owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA.
2011 BMW 740i US problems reported by owners
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|
| Engine | 1 | |
| Power Train | 1 | |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 1 | |
| Structure | 1 | |
Most reported parts
Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 74,000 miles (median of owner reports).
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Recent 2011 BMW 740i US complaints
Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.
Structure · at 134,000 miles · reported Mar 4, 2020
Driver and passenger door actuators and latches are not working. These are the soft-close doors and once you are inside and the door locks, you cannot unlock it to get out. You can press the lock button and it does not unlock. Also, if you lock the car from the outside, you are not able to unlock the car to get back in with the remote or the actual key. Bmw is charging for a locksmith to unlock the car and they are charging over $2500 to repair. This is a safety hazard if you are driving and was there was an emergency that would have to exit the car this would be life-threatening.
Fuel/Propulsion System · at 74,000 miles · reported Jan 22, 2018
Leaking fuel code p1449 dmtl diagnostic module tank leak. Woke up with fuel spots on both sides of vehicle near fuel tank. Vehicle was stationary parked in the driveway!!!! Lucky for me ! It was not in the garage.
Power Train · at 66,000 miles · reported Jun 1, 2015
The contact owns a 2011 bmw 740i. The contact stated that the electronic floor shifter independently moved from parking to neutral and the transmission malfunction warning message appeared. The failure recurred multiple times. The vehicle was taken to a dealer for diagnostic testing. The technician diagnosed that the electronic floor shifter needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 66,000.
Engine · at 31,600 miles · reported Jan 8, 2014
The contact owns a 2011 bmw 740i. The contact stated that while traveling various speeds, the vehicle suddenly stalled. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the failure could not be replicated. The manufacturer was contacted about the failure. The failure mileage was 31,600.
Other BMW 740i US years
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Frequently asked questions
Does the 2011 BMW 740i US have any recalls?
No. NHTSA has no safety recalls for the 2011 BMW 740i US as of this update. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the latest status.
What is the most common problem with the 2011 BMW 740i US?
Owners report engine problems most often (1 reports), followed by power train (1). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 74,000 miles.
Are BMW recall repairs free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized BMW dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.