NHTSA lists 7 complaints for the 2017 BMW 740I, 0 of them mention a crash and 0 mention a fire. 0 complaints mention an injury, with 0 injuries and 0 deaths reported.
Data build 2026-10-09.
NHTSA lists this vehicle as BMW 740I.
Complaints per 100k sold unavailable. No sales source is available for this record.
| System | Complaints | Share of this vehicle's complaints |
|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 3 | 42.9% |
| ENGINE | 3 | 42.9% |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 1 | 14.3% |
| SEAT BELTS | 1 | 14.3% |
| TIRES | 1 | 14.3% |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 1 | 14.3% |
| VISIBILITY/WIPER | 1 | 14.3% |
| System | Subsystem | Complaints |
|---|
One complaint can name several systems, so shares can add to more than 100 percent.
These labels are model-generated, not NHTSA data.
| Label | Count | Share of tagged | Mean confidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| mechanical failure | 4 | 57.1% | 0.82 |
| electrical electronic | 1 | 14.3% | 1.00 |
| fire or overheating | 1 | 14.3% | 1.00 |
| visibility or lighting | 1 | 14.3% | 0.96 |
| Label | Count | Share of tagged | Mean confidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| moderate | 5 | 71.4% | 0.86 |
| low | 2 | 28.6% | 0.36 |
Model: typesafe/jev-1.13-20260917; schema version: tag-v1. 7 tagged complaints of 7 complaints (100.0%).
Confidence is the model's own probability for the label it chose (0 to 1), not accuracy.
Model-generated labels on tagged complaints only. Model years 2013 and newer are tagged in full; 2012 in part (see tagged_share); earlier model years have no tags. NHTSA's own flags remain separate in the complaints block.
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0 investigations; 0 open.
355 manufacturer communications.
| System | Count |
|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 147 |
| EQUIPMENT | 123 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 44 |
| EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY | 28 |
| ENGINE | 21 |
| STEERING | 19 |
| VISIBILITY | 19 |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 18 |
Date: 2026-03-27. Type: Warranty Program/Extension. Systems: SUSPENSION.
THE FRONT AND REAR AIR SUSPENSION STRUT ASSEMBLIES LIMITED WARRANTY FOR DEFECTS IN MATERIALS OR WORKMANSHIP HAS BEEN EXTENDED TO 8 YEARS /80,000 MILES AS DETERMINED FROM THE ORIGINAL IN-SERVICE DATE.
Date: 2026-02-25. Type: Over The Air. Systems: POWER TRAIN.
It was determined that during start-up, there is a possibility that the vehicle cannot be put into gear. If this happens, a fault message will say a No drive position change possible.a
Date: 2026-02-11. Type: Warranty Program/Extension. Systems: AIR BAGS, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, SEATS.
A situation may occur where the front passenger seat is not occupied; however, a a fasten seat belta warning and a front passenger seat air bag deactivation message appears. If the situation is currently present, sit in the seat and move the seat to a slightly different position. The POL (Passeng
Date: 2025-10-29. Type: Warranty Program/Extension. Systems: AIR BAGS, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
A situation may occur where the front passenger seat is not occupied; however, a a fasten seat belta warning and a front passenger seat air bag deactivation message appears. If the situation is currently present, sit in the seat and move the seat to a slightly different position. The POL (Passeng
Date: 2025-06-10. Type: Warranty Program/Extension. Systems: AIR BAGS.
The Supplemental Restraint Systems (SRS) Front Passengera s Seat Occupancy Capacitive Interior Sensor (CIS) Mat for defects in materials and/or workmanship that causes a false seat occupancy alert to occur has been extended to 10 years / 120,000 miles as determined from the vehicle's original in-se
Date: 2025-05-01. Type: Warranty Program/Extension. Systems: AIR BAGS.
A situation may occur where the front passenger seat is not occupied; however, a a fasten seat belta warning and a front passenger seat air bag deactivation message appears. If the situation is currently present, sit in the seat and move the seat to a slightly different position. The POL (Passeng
Date: 2025-04-18. Type: Warranty Program/Extension. Systems: AIR BAGS, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
The Supplemental Restraint Systems (SRS) Front Passengera s Seat Occupancy Capacitive Interior Sensor (CIS) Mat for defects in materials and/or workmanship that causes a false seat occupancy alert to occur has been extended to 10 years / 120,000 miles as determined from the vehicle's original in-se
Date: 2024-05-02. Type: Warranty Program/Extension. Systems: ENGINE.
EVAP SYSTEM PURGE (VENT) VALVE EXT LTD WTY (ELW) 15/150
Date: 2024-03-14. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: EXTERIOR LIGHTING.
One or more of the LED daytime running lights are dim or discolored.
Date: 2024-01-16. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, VISIBILITY.
The basic conditions for initializing the power windows are not met.
None listed.
| NHTSA model label | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 740I | 7 |
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