2014 BMW 740I Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Sep 6, 2022 · 1 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other 740I years
Not enough data 14th of 20 for complaints
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2014 BMW 740I. That ranks 14th out of 20 740I model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is unknown or other (1 complaints, 100%). Complaints mention 1 crash, 1 injury. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.

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

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Most common 2014 BMW 740I problems

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

Unknown or Other1
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Unknown or Other1100%———

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

2014 BMW 740I recalls (1)

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Exterior lightingJun 14, 2017 · NHTSA campaign 17V379000 · 92 vehicles

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.

The car had been running properly for months/years without any complaints. Last week while driving on a surface street, after a turn, the car that was going at about 40 MPH, suddenly started accelerating by itself to may be 70 or 80 MPH, this confused and shocked the driver and to avoid hitting the…

Unknown or Other · received Sep 6, 2022 · NHTSA complaint 11483134

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2014 BMW 740I?

Owners most often report unknown or other problems. The top one, unknown or other, accounts for 1 complaint.

Was there a recall on the 2014 BMW 740I?

Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.

Was the 2014 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 2014 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.