Model year
2019 BMW 7 Series
NHTSA does not list the EPA model name 7 Series for 2019. Under the matched names 740I, 740LE, 740LE XDRIVE IPERFORMANCE, 740LI, 745LE, and 750LI, NHTSA lists 4 recalls and 4 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 (1), EXTERIOR LIGHTING (1), POWER TRAIN (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 2019. The counts in the answer are the sum of the names below. Overlap between those names is not removed.
| NHTSA name | Recalls | Complaints | Investigations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 740I | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| 740LE | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| 740LE XDRIVE IPERFORMANCE | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 740LI | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 745LE | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 750LI | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Recalls for 740I
18V465000 · Jul 11, 2018
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2018 BMW 540d xDrive vehicles. The crankshaft sensor may be equipped with incorrect firmware, preventing the sensor from properly processing input from the crankshaft reluctor ring, possibly resulting in a vehicle stall. On…
Complaints for 740I
4 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 1, fire flag on 0, injury field 4, 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 | — |
| 2019 BMW 740e 4 DR AWD | 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 · 3L · Automatic (S8) · Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 21 | 29 | 24 | — | — | $3,400 |
| 740i xDrive · 3L · Automatic (S8) · All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 20 | 29 | 23 | — | — | $3,550 |
| 750i · 4.4L · Automatic (S8) · Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 18 | 26 | 21 | — | — | $3,900 |
| 750i xDrive · 4.4L · Automatic (S8) · All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 17 | 25 | 20 | — | — | $4,100 |
| Alpina B7 xDrive · 4.4L · Automatic (S8) · All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 17 | 25 | 20 | — | — | $4,100 |
| M760i xDrive · 6.6L · Automatic (S8) · All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 13 | 20 | 16 | — | — | $5,150 |
| 740e xDrive · 2L · Automatic (S8) · All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline · Plug-in Hybrid | 25 | 29 | 27 | 52.0 | 340 | $3,050 |
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Check a vehicle
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 2019 BMW 7 Series at NHTSA. Complaint narratives stay on NHTSA's site and are not copied here.