There are no safety recalls for the 2016 BMW 740i, but owners have filed 12 complaints with NHTSA.
2016 BMW 740i problems reported by owners
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|
| Electrical System | 3 | |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | |
| Unknown or Other | 2 | |
| Engine | 2 | |
| Seat Belts | 2 | |
| Structure | 1 | |
| Suspension | 1 | |
| Lane Departure | 1 | |
Most reported parts
- Structure › Body — 1
- Lane Departure › Blind Spot Detection — 1
Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 12,000 miles (median of owner reports).
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Recent 2016 BMW 740i complaints
Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.
Suspension · at 52,000 miles · reported Nov 9, 2022
The contact owns a 2016 BMW 740I. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the front air suspension failed to perform as designed, causing the front end of the vehicle to remain lowered, making the front driverâs and passengerâs side tires touching the inner wheel well. The vehicle was taken to the local service center who diagnosed that the front driverâs and passengerâs side air suspension was faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The manufacturer and dealer were both notified of the failure, but no assistance was offered. The failure mileage…
Engine · reported Sep 8, 2022
Active Air Flap fault, Upper and Lower Actuator is not working and that is why engine is overheating. BMW has extended this warranty to 10 years/120K miles for 750 and 550 series manufactured up to Aug 2019. But they have not done that on 740 series. My vehicle has the same problem and should be covered under the same in order to avoid engine damage. Please advice the next step. The fault code are: P05A0, P05AE, P05A2, P059F.
Structure · at 75,100 miles · reported Nov 8, 2020
Not really sure if this would be considered a safety complaint, but it could lead to problems if not corrected. The upper radiator shuttle will not function properly. This can cause restricted climate control in the vehicle interior, reduction of engine performance and possibly engine overheating. This appears to be a common problem with model years 2016+. I noticed this when I turned on the car and the check engine light came on. There is no visible damage to the shutter. The link below is for another model of bmw, but shows that this is a known problem…
Unknown or Other · at 29,000 miles · reported Aug 3, 2020
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.
Engine · at 25,000 miles · reported Sep 26, 2018
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.
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2016 BMW 740i have any recalls?
No. NHTSA has no safety recalls for the 2016 BMW 740i as of this update. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the latest status.
What is the most common problem with the 2016 BMW 740i?
Owners report electrical system problems most often (3 reports), followed by vehicle speed control (2). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 12,000 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.