2011 BMW 740LI Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other 740LI years
- Far more complaints than other years 1st of 10 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 11 complaints with NHTSA about the 2011 BMW 740LI. That is the most of any 740LI model year in the database (10 years). The most reported problem area is electrical system (4 complaints, 36%), typically at around 71,894 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash, 1 fire. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 11owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2011 BMW 740LI 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 4 | 36% | 71,894 | — | — |
| Engine | 3 | 27% | 102,500 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 3 | 27% | 97,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 2 | 18% | 96,261 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 2 | 18% | 76,250 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 1 | 9% | 45 | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 9% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2011 BMW 740LI recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2011 BMW 740LI.
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 contact owns a 2011 BMW 740LI. The contact stated that the transmission failed to shift into park (P) and inadvertently shifted into neutral (N). The contact applied the parking brake while the transmission was shifted to neutral (N) to turn off the vehicle. The Transmission Malfunction message…
Vehicle is equipped with soft closing doors. Passenger door actuator malfunctioned which prevented the passenger door from locking. That malfunction short circuited the entire vehicle locking system. It created a unsafe driving condition which locked the driver side door from the inside and outside…
Electric water pump failed. While driving, engine overheated and warning light illuminated. I immediately pulled over and my car was towed in for repairs. Why wasn't the N54 engine not included in the recall campaign#11V-521? Also, my fuel line was found to be leaking when this car was towed in for…
The car misfire due faulty injector they didn't replace the faulty injector with the new one
The gear shifter blinks in neutral when the car is in park. A notification on the display says "secure vehicle with parking break when stationary.
Other BMW 740LI years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 740LI | 4 | 1 |
| 2021 740LI | 0 | 5 |
| 2020 740LI | 0 | 4 |
| 2019 740LI | 0 | 1 |
| 2016 740LI | 1 | 1 |
| 2015 740LI | 1 | 1 |
| 2014 740LI | 3 | 1 |
| 2013 740LI | 7 | 1 |
| 2012 740LI | 5 | 1 |
| 2011 | 11 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2011 BMW 740LI?
Owners most often report electrical system, engine, fuel/propulsion system problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 4 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2011 BMW 740LI?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2011 BMW 740LI a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other 740LI model years, the 2011 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.