2013 BMW 740LI Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other 740LI years
- Not enough data 2nd of 10 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 7 complaints with NHTSA about the 2013 BMW 740LI. That ranks 2nd out of 10 740LI model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is air bags (1 complaints, 14%), typically at around 1,000 miles. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 7owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2013 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 1 | 14% | 1,000 | — | — |
| Engine | 1 | 14% | 68,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 14% | 7,000 | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 14% | 3,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 14% | 101,000 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 14% | 32,000 | — | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 14% | 33,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2013 BMW 740LI 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.
Ii was on florida turnpike late night around 10.30pm with my wife going south and all of sudden we hear loud noise from our car and the car started to shut off by itself in the middle of the highway . I was going on 70 miles per hour and was very lucky that there was only few cars on the road i was…
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 bmw 740li. While driving 60 mph, the contact heard an abnormal noise coming from the front of the vehicle. Afterwards, the vehicle shifted into first gear and veered to the shoulder of the road. The contact turned the vehicle off and on while the driveshaft warning…
The doors would not unlock by touch or with the remote. Had to use the slide out key to unlock the drivers side door. Once inside the vehicle the button inside would not unlock the other doors. Pulling the door handle any number of times would not open the other 3 doors. I had to crawl over the…
Two wheels have cracked after approximately 33,000 miles of normal driving.
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 bmw 740li. The contact stated that the passenger side trunk piston fractured and the lid crashed onto the contact's back. The vehicle was taken to a dealer. The technician diagnosed that the passenger side trunk piston and lid needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was…
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 | 7 | 1 |
| 2012 740LI | 5 | 1 |
| 2011 740LI | 11 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2013 BMW 740LI?
Owners most often report air bags, engine, fuel system, gasoline problems. The top one, air bags, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2013 BMW 740LI?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2013 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 2013 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.