2015 BMW 740LXI Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Feb 4, 2018 · 1 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other 740LXI years
Not enough data 1st of 3 for complaints
NHTSA crash rating
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Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2015 BMW 740LXI. That is the most of any 740LXI model year in the database (3 years). The most reported problem area is unknown or other (1 complaints, 100%), typically at around 32,000 miles. 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 2015 BMW 740LXI problems

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

Unknown or Other1 · ~32,000 mi
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Unknown or Other1100%32,000——

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

2015 BMW 740LXI 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.

Inability to open the driver door to exit the vehicle after the vehicle is stopped. I was informed that it may represent a failure of the door actuator. To be unable to exit the vehicle in the event of an emergency is unacceptable. They claim that the problem can occur intermittently before…

Unknown or Other · received Feb 4, 2018 · NHTSA complaint 11066858

Other BMW 740LXI years

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YearComplaintsRecalls
201511
2014 740LXI01
2013 740LXI01

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2015 BMW 740LXI?

Owners most often report unknown or other problems. The top one, unknown or other, accounts for 1 complaint.

Was there a recall on the 2015 BMW 740LXI?

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

Was the 2015 BMW 740LXI a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other 740LXI model years, the 2015 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.