Model year
2021 BMW 7 Series
NHTSA does not list the EPA model name 7 Series for 2021. Under the matched names 740I, 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), 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 19–25 mpg combined and 60 kWh/100 mi depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $3,300–$4,350, 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 2021. 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 |
| 740LI | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| 740XI | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 745E | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 745LE | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| 750I | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 750LI | 3 | 2 | 0 |
Recalls for 750I
No recalls are listed for this name in the matched NHTSA file.
Complaints for 750I
2 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 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 | — |
| 2021 BMW 745e xDrive 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 750i xDrive · 4.4L · Automatic (S8) · All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 17 | 24 | 19 | — | — | $4,350 |
| Alpina B7 · 4.4L · Automatic (S8) · All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 17 | 24 | 19 | — | — | $4,350 |
| 745e xDrive · 3L · Automatic (S8) · All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline · Plug-in Hybrid | 19 | 26 | 22 | 60.0 | 290 | $3,750 |
| 740i xDrive · 3L · Automatic (S8) · All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 20 | 27 | 23 | — | — | $3,550 |
| 740i · 3L · Automatic (S8) · Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 22 | 29 | 25 | — | — | $3,300 |
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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 2021 BMW 7 Series at NHTSA. Complaint narratives stay on NHTSA's site and are not copied here.