2013 BMW 740LI
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
- 1
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
Campaigns on file for 2013
None on file
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2013: 7 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 7 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Wheels
1 of 7 total reports mentions: wheels.
Power train
1 of 7 total reports mentions: power train.
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Tl* the contact owns a 2013 BMW 740LI. While driving 60 MPH, the contact heard an abnormal noise coming from the front of the vehicle. Afterwards, the vehicle shifted into first gear and veered to the shoulder of the road.
NHTSA ODI report, 2019-07-22
Latches/locks/linkages
1 of 7 total reports mentions: latches/locks/linkages, most commonly citing lock.
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Tl* the contact owns a 2013 BMW 740LI. The contact stated that the passenger side trunk piston fractured and the lid crashed onto the contact's back. The vehicle was taken to a dealer.
NHTSA ODI report, 2014-11-12
Fuel system, gasoline
1 of 7 total reports mentions: fuel system, gasoline.
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Tl* the contact owns a 2013 BMW 740LI. While driving approximately 50 MPH, the fuel compromised warning light illuminated, the vehicle shut off, and the steering wheel seized.
NHTSA ODI report, 2014-11-12
Engine
1 of 7 total reports mentions: engine.
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Ii was on Florida turnpike late night around 10.30PM with my wife going south and all of sudden we hear loud noise from our car and the car started to shut off by itself in the middle of the highway .
NHTSA ODI report, 2021-01-27
Safety timeline
1 recall · 0 investigations · oldest first
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2017-08-11Exterior lighting17V379000 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.
Buy-smart checklist
2013 BMW 740LI — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Wheels: 1 report on file for this year.
- Power train: 1 report on file for this year.
- Latches/locks/linkages: 1 report on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 17V379000 · Exterior lighting
FAQ
- Is the 2013 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 2013 BMW 740LI?
- The most-reported component is wheels, accounting for 14% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2013 BMW 740LI have?
- 1 recall on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.