2011 BMW 740LI
Only 11 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 11 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 11
- Recalls
- 0
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
None on file
None on file
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2011: 11 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2011 | 11 |
| 2012 | 5 |
| 2013 | 7 |
| 2014 | 3 |
| 2015 | 1 |
| 2016 | 1 |
| 2019 | 0 |
| 2020 | 0 |
| 2021 | 0 |
| 2022 | 4 |
Known problem areas
Only 11 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Electrical system
4 of 11 total reports mention: electrical system.
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Walking out of the grocery store I noticed my car had moved, hit the curb and damaged my bottom front bumper. I started and turned on my car and then noticed the shifter was on neutral and not parked.
NHTSA ODI report, 2020-01-02
Oil gasket leak
NHTSA ODI report, 2017-11-04
Fuel/propulsion system
3 of 11 total reports mention: fuel/propulsion system.
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Purchased the car in January 2012 from BMW concord as a leased vehicle. Mileage was 12,000 when purchased. In April 2017, transmission failure notice came on and car would not shift into reverse. We took the car to the BMW dealership in concord.
NHTSA ODI report, 2017-05-02
Also filed under Engine
Engine
3 of 11 total reports mention: engine.
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Tl* the contact owns a 2011 BMW 740LI. While the vehicle was stationary, the water pump failed. The contact stated that the wire of the auxiliary that connected to the water pump melted.
NHTSA ODI report, 2018-03-22
Power train
2 of 11 total reports mention: power train.
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The contact owns a 2011 BMW 740LI. The contact stated that the transmission failed to shift into park (P) and inadvertently shifted into neutral (N).
NHTSA ODI report, 2024-02-29
Structure
1 of 11 total reports mentions: structure, most commonly citing body.
Safety timeline
No recalls on file for this model year.
0 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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Buy-smart checklist
2011 BMW 740LI — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Electrical system: 4 reports on file for this year.
- Fuel/propulsion system: 3 reports on file for this year.
- Engine: 3 reports on file for this year.
FAQ
- Is the 2011 BMW 740LI 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 2011 BMW 740LI?
- The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 36% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2011 BMW 740LI have?
- No recalls are on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.