2011 BMW 740I US Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Mar 4, 2020 · 4 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other 740I US years
Not enough data
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA about the 2011 BMW 740I US. The most reported problem area is engine (1 complaints, 25%), typically at around 31,600 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 2011 BMW 740I US problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Engine1 · ~31,600 mi
Fuel/propulsion System1 · ~74,000 mi
Power Train1 · ~66,000 mi
Structure1 · ~134,000 mi
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Engine125%31,600——
Fuel/propulsion System125%74,000——
Power Train125%66,000——
Structure125%134,000——

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2014, with 1 complaints
2014: 1201412015: 1201512018: 1201812020: 120201

n = 4 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2011 BMW 740I US recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 2011 BMW 740I US.

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Recent owner reports

Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.

Driver and passenger door actuators and latches are not working. These are the soft-close doors and once you are inside and the door locks, you cannot unlock it to get out. You can press the lock button and it does not unlock. Also, if you lock the car from the outside, you are not able to unlock…

Structure · received Mar 4, 2020 · NHTSA complaint 11316088

Leaking fuel code p1449 dmtl diagnostic module tank leak. Woke up with fuel spots on both sides of vehicle near fuel tank. Vehicle was stationary parked in the driveway!!!! Lucky for me ! It was not in the garage.

Fuel/propulsion System · received Jan 22, 2018 · NHTSA complaint 11064079

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 bmw 740i. The contact stated that the electronic floor shifter independently moved from parking to neutral and the transmission malfunction warning message appeared. The failure recurred multiple times. The vehicle was taken to a dealer for diagnostic testing. The…

Power Train · received Jun 1, 2015 · NHTSA complaint 10722643

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 bmw 740i. The contact stated that while traveling various speeds, the vehicle suddenly stalled. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the failure could not be replicated. The manufacturer was contacted about the failure. The failure mileage was 31,600.

Engine · received Jan 8, 2014 · NHTSA complaint 10559050

Other BMW 740I US years

YearComplaintsRecalls
201140

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2011 BMW 740I US?

Owners most often report engine, fuel/propulsion system, power train problems. The top one, engine, accounts for 1 complaint.

Was there a recall on the 2011 BMW 740I US?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 2011 BMW 740I US a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other 740I US model years, the 2011 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.