2016 BMW 740LI Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other 740LI years
- Not enough data 6th of 10 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2016 BMW 740LI. That ranks 6th out of 10 740LI model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is air bags (1 complaints, 100%). There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 1owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2016 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 | 100% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
2016 BMW 740LI recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Air bags:frontal:sensor/control module-inactive
Problem: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2016 740Li, 750Li, and 750Lxi vehicles manufactured July 1, 2015, to December 11, 2015. The affected vehicles have an air bag control module that may randomly reset due to an electrical short circuit as a result of residual metallic particles from the manufacturing process.
Risk: In the event of a crash while the air bag module is resetting, the air bags may not deploy, increasing the risk of occupant injury.
Fix: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the air bag control module, free of charge. The recall began on July 11, 2016. 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 2016 bmw 740li. The contact received a recall notification for nhtsa campaign number: 10874473 (air bags). The part needed for the repair was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer…
Other BMW 740LI years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 740LI | 4 | 1 |
| 2021 740LI | 0 | 5 |
| 2020 740LI | 0 | 4 |
| 2019 740LI | 0 | 1 |
| 2016 | 1 | 1 |
| 2015 740LI | 1 | 1 |
| 2014 740LI | 3 | 1 |
| 2013 740LI | 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 2016 BMW 740LI?
Owners most often report air bags problems. The top one, air bags, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2016 BMW 740LI?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2016 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 2016 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.