2017 BMW 740I
Only 7 complaints 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 7 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 7
- Recalls
- 0
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
None on file
None on file
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2017: 7 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1993 | 15 |
| 1994 | 7 |
| 1995 | 9 |
| 1996 | 1 |
| 1997 | 3 |
| 1998 | 8 |
| 1999 | 8 |
| 2000 | 12 |
| 2001 | 15 |
| 2012 | 4 |
| 2013 | 1 |
| 2014 | 1 |
| 2015 | 1 |
| 2016 | 12 |
| 2017 | 7 |
| 2018 | 5 |
| 2019 | 4 |
| 2020 | 1 |
| 2021 | 1 |
| 2023 | 12 |
| 2024 | 3 |
| 2025 | 0 |
Known problem areas
Only 7 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Engine
3 of 7 total reports mention: engine.
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Car started smoking while idling, fire department called. Did not have check engine light on smoking from left tail pipe
NHTSA ODI report, 2023-10-18
Also filed under Electrical system
Active air flaps malfunctioning, sevise bulletin for other models but not this one
NHTSA ODI report, 2021-01-02
Electrical system
3 of 7 total reports mention: electrical system.
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Stopping without notice can cause an accident and any of the issues can cause safety issues. What I sent them.
NHTSA ODI report, 2024-08-23
Instrument panel went blank. No visual indication of how fast I was traveling. Also frontal collision stop working.
NHTSA ODI report, 2022-01-16
Visibility/wiper
1 of 7 total reports mentions: visibility/wiper.
Tires
1 of 7 total reports mentions: tires.
Seat belts
1 of 7 total reports mentions: seat belts.
Safety timeline
No recalls on file for this model year.
0 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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Buy-smart checklist
2017 BMW 740I — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Engine: 3 reports on file for this year.
- Electrical system: 3 reports on file for this year.
- Visibility/wiper: 1 report on file for this year.
FAQ
- Is the 2017 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 2017 BMW 740I?
- The most-reported component is engine, accounting for 43% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2017 BMW 740I have?
- No recalls are on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.