MYRModel Year Report

2013 BMW 740I

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2013 BMW 740I
RENDERED 2026-08-02T13:45:04.160Z

Only 1 complaint on file — too few for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

Only 1 complaint on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, BMW 740I Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2013 highlighted. 1993: 15 complaints 1993 1994: 7 complaints 1995: 9 complaints 1996: 1 complaints 1996 1997: 3 complaints 1998: 8 complaints 1999: 8 complaints 1999 2000: 12 complaints 2001: 15 complaints 2012: 4 complaints 2012 2013: 1 complaints 2013 2014: 1 complaints 2015: 1 complaints 2015 2016: 12 complaints 2017: 7 complaints 2018: 5 complaints 2018 2019: 3 complaints 2020: 1 complaints 2021: 1 complaints 2021 2023: 9 complaints 2024: 3 complaints 2025: 0 complaints 2025
2013: 1 complaints
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YearComplaints
199315
19947
19959
19961
19973
19988
19998
200012
200115
20124
20131
20141
20151
201612
20177
20185
20193
20201
20211
20239
20243
20250

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 1 complaint on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

AIR BAGS

1 of 1 total report mentions: air bags.

CRASH INJURY
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I WAS TRAVELING EAST BOUND ON A 3 LANE ROAD, WHEN A MOVING TRUCK PULLED OUT OF A SHOPPING CENTER IN A NON SIGNALED DRIVE ATTEMPTING TO CROSS ROAD TO HEAD WEST BOUND, WHAT SEEMED TO BE LAST MOMENT AS I WAS CONTINUING EAST BOUND THE TRUCK SUDDENLY...

NHTSA ODI report, 20150512

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20170811 — exterior lighting

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2013-2015 740i, 740Li, 740Lxi, 750i, 750xi, 750Li and 750Lxi and 2014 ActiveHybrid 7 vehicles. The affected vehicles may have received incorrect replacement left rear taillight assemblies.

Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicles and replace any incorrect left rear taillight assemblies, free of charge. The recall began August 11, 2017. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

Campaign 17V379000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2013 BMW 740I — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for air bags issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 17V379000 (exterior lighting) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 2013 BMW 740I reliable?

There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.

What are the most common problems with the 2013 BMW 740I?

The most-reported component is air bags, accounting for 100% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2013 BMW 740I have?

1 recall on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.