Model year
2017 BMW 7 Series
NHTSA does not list the EPA model name 7 Series for 2017. Under the matched names 740E, 740I, 740LE, 740LE XDRIVE IPERFORMANCE, and 750I, NHTSA lists 1 recall and 12 complaints (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). 1 recall marked park outside. The components listed on the most complaints for 740I are ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (3), ENGINE (3), EXTERIOR LIGHTING (1). NHTSA lists 1 investigation. NHTSA lists crash-test variants for this model year and marks the overall rating Not Rated. EPA rates it 16–27 mpg combined and 52 kWh/100 mi depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $3,050–$5,150, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.
- 2000 2 complaints
- 2001 2 complaints
- 2002 4 complaints
- 2003 8 complaints
- 2004 28 complaints
- 2005 4 complaints
- 2006 29 complaints
- 2007 13 complaints
- 2008 11 complaints
- 2009 9 complaints
- 2010 2 complaints
- 2011 3 complaints
- 2012 2 complaints
- 2013 26 complaints
- 2014 14 complaints
- 2015 6 complaints
- 2016 25 complaints
- 2017 12 complaints
- 2018 8 complaints
- 2019 4 complaints
- 2020 5 complaints
- 2021 5 complaints
- 2022 4 complaints
- 2023 23 complaints
- 2024 8 complaints
- 2025 2 complaints
- 2026 0 complaints
- 2027 0 complaints
Matched NHTSA names
The EPA model name is not itself a name in the NHTSA file for 2017. The counts in the answer are the sum of the names below. Overlap between those names is not removed.
| NHTSA name | Recalls | Complaints | Investigations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 740E | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 740I | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| 740LE | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 740LE XDRIVE IPERFORMANCE | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 750I | 0 | 4 | 0 |
Recalls for 740I
No recalls are listed for this name in the matched NHTSA file.
Complaints for 740I
7 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 0, fire flag on 0, injury field 0, deaths field 0. A complaint can be counted under more than one component. The injury and death figures are the file's numbers (the highest value on each complaint, then added), not a separate verified count of people.
Investigations for 740I
No investigations are matched to this name.
Safety ratings
| Variant | Overall | Front | Side | Pole | Rollover | Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 DR AWD | Not rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated · possibility 0 | — |
| 4 DR RWD | Not rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated · possibility 0 | — |
| PHEV 4 DR RWD | Not rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated · possibility 0 | — |
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 740i xDrive · 3L · Automatic (S8) · All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 19 | 28 | 22 | — | — | $3,750 |
| 750i · 4.4L · Automatic (S8) · Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 17 | 26 | 20 | — | — | $4,100 |
| 750i xDrive · 4.4L · Automatic (S8) · All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 16 | 25 | 19 | — | — | $4,350 |
| Alpina B7 xDrive · 4.4L · Automatic (S8) · All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 16 | 24 | 18 | — | — | $4,550 |
| 740i · 3L · Automatic (S8) · Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 21 | 29 | 24 | — | — | $3,400 |
| 740e xDrive · 2L · Automatic (S8) · All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline · Plug-in Hybrid | 25 | 29 | 27 | 52.0 | 340 | $3,050 |
| M760i xDrive · 6.6L · Automatic (S8) · All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 13 | 20 | 16 | — | — | $5,150 |
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This page is not a VIN lookup. NHTSA's recall tool checks a specific vehicle: nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's page for this model year is 2017 BMW 7 Series at NHTSA. Complaint narratives stay on NHTSA's site and are not copied here.