BMW 740LE Problems by Year
NHTSA has 1 owner complaint and 2 safety recalls on file for the BMW 740LE, across 4 model years (2017–2020). The 2018 model year has the most complaints (1). The most reported problem area overall is service brakes.
BMW 740LE years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
No 740LE model year stands out with more than twice the complaints of a typical year.
Model years with the most complaints
- 2018 740LE: 1 complaint, 1 recall
Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold or how long each year has been on the road, so newer and less popular years naturally have fewer complaints. Use them to spot problem patterns, not as a safety ranking.
Most common BMW 740LE problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes | 1 | 1 | 0 |
All BMW 740LE model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 740LE | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 2019 740LE | 0 | 2 | — | — | |
| 2018 740LE | 1 | 1 | — | Service Brakes | |
| 2017 740LE | 0 | 0 | — | — |
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Frequently asked questions
Which BMW 740LE years should you stay away from?
No year stands out at twice the typical count; the most complaints are for 2018 (1). Counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, and newer years have had less time to collect complaints.
What is the biggest problem with the BMW 740LE?
Service Brakes, with 1 complaint across 1 model year.
How many recalls does the BMW 740LE have?
2 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.