2016 BMW 740LI
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.
- Complaints
- 1
- Recalls
- 1
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
Campaigns on file for 2016
None on file
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2016: 1 complaint
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 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.
Show complaint excerpts
Tl* the contact owns a 2016 BMW 740LI. The contact received a recall notification for NHTSA campaign number: 10874473 (Air bags). The part needed for the repair was not available.
NHTSA ODI report, 2016-06-15
Safety timeline
1 recall · 0 investigations · oldest first
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2016-07-08Air bags16V173000 BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2016 740Li, 750Li, and 750Lxi vehicles manufactured July 1, 2015, to December 11, 2015.
Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the air bag control module, free of charge. The recall began on July 11, 2016. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Buy-smart checklist
2016 BMW 740LI — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Air bags: 1 report on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 16V173000 · Air bags
FAQ
- Is the 2016 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 2016 BMW 740LI?
- The most-reported component is air bags, accounting for 100% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2016 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.