Model year
2020 BMW 7 Series
NHTSA does not list the EPA model name 7 Series for 2020. Under the matched names 740I, 740LE, 740LI, 740XI, 745E, 745LE, 750I, and 750LI, NHTSA lists 9 recalls and 5 complaints (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). The components listed on the most complaints for 750I are ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (1), ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING (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 20–24 mpg combined and 61 kWh/100 mi depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $3,400–$4,100, 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 2020. 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 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 740LE | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 740LI | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| 740XI | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 745E | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 745LE | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 750I | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| 750LI | 4 | 0 | 0 |
Recalls for 750I
19V513000 · Jul 3, 2019
ENGINE; FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2020 750i xDrive, 2019 M850i xDrive Coupe, M850i xDrive Convertible, X5 xDrive50i, X7 xDrive50i, and M5 vehicles. The high pressure fuel pump may not have been properly attached to the engine, which may cause the fuel pump…
Complaints for 750I
4 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 0, fire flag on 0, injury field 1, 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 750I
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 | — |
| 2020 BMW 745e 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 | 22 | 29 | 24 | — | — | $3,400 |
| 740i xDrive · 3L · Automatic (S8) · All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 20 | 28 | 23 | — | — | $3,550 |
| 750i xDrive · 4.4L · Automatic (S8) · All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 17 | 25 | 20 | — | — | $4,100 |
| 745e xDrive · 3L · Automatic (S8) · All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline · Plug-in Hybrid | 19 | 26 | 22 | 61.0 | 290 | $3,750 |
| Alpina B7 · 4.4L · Automatic (S8) · All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 17 | 25 | 20 | — | — | $4,100 |
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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 2020 BMW 7 Series at NHTSA. Complaint narratives stay on NHTSA's site and are not copied here.