2014 BMW 740LI Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Dec 26, 2017 · 3 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other 740LI years
Not enough data 5th of 10 for complaints
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 2014 BMW 740LI. That ranks 5th out of 10 740LI model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is air bags (1 complaints, 33%), typically at around 20,000 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash, 2 injuries. 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 740LI problems

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

Air Bags1 · ~20,000 mi
Seat Belts1 · ~60,000 mi
Wheels1 · ~30,000 mi
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Air Bags133%20,000——
Seat Belts133%60,000——
Wheels133%30,000——

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

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2017, with 2 complaints
2015: 1201512017: 220172

n = 3 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2014 BMW 740LI 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.

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 BMW 740LI. THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE REAR PASSENGER RIM FRACTURED AND THE AIR PRESSURE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AT [redacted] AND STATED THAT THE…

Wheels · received Dec 26, 2017 · NHTSA complaint 11056602

Tl* the contact owns a 2014 bmw 740li. The contact stated that the front driver's seat belt female connector would not latch. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the female connector failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not…

Seat Belts · received Mar 13, 2017 · NHTSA complaint 10965729

Tell us what happended: 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…

Air Bags · received May 12, 2015 · NHTSA complaint 10715828

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Frequently asked questions

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

Owners most often report air bags, seat belts, wheels problems. The top one, air bags, accounts for 1 complaint.

Was there a recall on the 2014 BMW 740LI?

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

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