2013 BMW 740I Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other 740I years
- Not enough data 14th of 20 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2013 BMW 740I. That ranks 14th out of 20 740I model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is air bags (1 complaints, 100%), typically at around 20,000 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash, 2 injuries. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 1owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2013 BMW 740I problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 1 | 100% | 20,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
2013 BMW 740I recalls (1)
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Exterior lighting
Problem: 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. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Risk: Vehicles with the incorrect left rear lamp assemblies may be less conspicuous to other drivers, possibly increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
I was traveling east bound on a 3 lane road, when a moving truck pulled out of a shopping center in a non signaled drive attempting to cross road to head west bound, what seemed to be last moment as i was continuing east bound the truck suddenly pulled out a cross road, leaving me minimal time to…
Other BMW 740I years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 740I | 0 | 3 |
| 2024 740I | 3 | 5 |
| 2023 740I | 12 | 9 |
| 2021 740I | 1 | 2 |
| 2020 740I | 1 | 2 |
| 2019 740I | 4 | 1 |
| 2018 740I | 5 | 0 |
| 2017 740I | 7 | 0 |
| 2016 740I | 12 | 0 |
| 2015 740I | 1 | 1 |
| 2014 740I | 1 | 1 |
| 2013 | 1 | 1 |
| 2012 740I | 4 | 1 |
| 2001 740I | 15 | 3 |
| 2000 740I | 12 | 1 |
| 1999 740I | 8 | 0 |
| 1998 740I | 8 | 0 |
| 1997 740I | 3 | 2 |
| 1996 740I | 1 | 2 |
| 1995 740I | 9 | 4 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2013 BMW 740I?
Owners most often report air bags problems. The top one, air bags, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2013 BMW 740I?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2013 BMW 740I a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other 740I model years, the 2013 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.