Model year
2023 BMW 7 Series
NHTSA does not list the EPA model name 7 Series for 2023. Under the matched names 740I, 740I XDRIVE, 750E, 760I, and 760I XDRIVE, NHTSA lists 11 recalls and 23 complaints (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). The components listed on the most complaints for 740I are SERVICE BRAKES (6), ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) (5), ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (2). NHTSA lists crash-test variants for this model year and marks the overall rating Not Rated. EPA rates it 21–27 mpg combined depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $3,050–$3,900, 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 2023. 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 | 9 | 12 | 0 |
| 740I XDRIVE | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 750E | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 760I | 8 | 11 | 0 |
| 760I XDRIVE | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Recalls for 740I
26V422000 · Jul 1, 2026
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC); SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:ELECTRIC:CONTROL MODULE
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2025 Mini Cooper S, Mini Countryman S All4, X2, 2024 Rolls-Royce Spectre, 2023-2025 i7, 7 Series, X7, 2024-2025 i5, 5 Series, 2023-2024 XM, X1, 2024-2025 X6, and X5 vehicles. The integrated brake (IB) system may malfunction…
24V739000 · Oct 2, 2024
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:ELECTRIC:CONTROL MODULE; ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
BMW of North America, LLC. (BMW) is recalling certain 2023-2024 X1, X5, X6, X7, XM, 530i, i5, 740i, 760i, i7, and 750e vehicles. Please see the recall report for a complete list of models and model years. The integrated brake (IB) system may malfunction and result in a loss of…
24V697000 · Sep 18, 2024
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC):CONTROL MODULE; SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL…
BMW of North America (BMW) is recalling certain 2023-2024 X1, 2024-2025 X5, 2025 X6, 2023-2025 X7, 740i, 760i, 2024 XM, 530i, 540i, i7, 750e, X2, 2024-2025 i5, 2024 Rolls Royce Spectre, 2025 MINI Countryman S ALL4, JCW Countryman ALL4, and 2025 MINI Hardtop 2 Door (Cooper,…
24V104000 · Feb 12, 2024
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:ELECTRIC:CONTROL MODULE; ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
BMW of North America, LLC. (BMW) is recalling certain 2023-2025 BMW, MINI, and Rolls-Royce vehicles. Please see the recall report for a complete list of models and model years. The integrated brake (IB) system may malfunction and result in a loss of power brake assist or cause…
23V700000 · Oct 18, 2023
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS:DRIVER MONITORING:CAMERA/SENSOR
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2023-2024 740i, 740i xDrive, 760i xDrive, i7 eDrive50, i7 xDrive60, i7 M70, 2024 750e xDrive, 530i, 530i xDrive, i5 eDrive40, and i5 M60 vehicles. The ground connection to the steering wheel may not have been attached…
23V644000 · Sep 20, 2023
VISIBILITY/WIPER
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2023 740i, 760i xDrive and i7 xDrive60 vehicles. The windshield wipers may fail during certain weather conditions.
23V479000 · Jul 12, 2023
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2023 740i, 760i xDrive and i7 xDrive60 vehicles equipped with an Interaction Bar. The Interaction Bar, located on the dashboard, may not activate the windshield defrosting/defogging system and/or the hazard warning lights. In…
23V414000 · Jun 8, 2023
SEATS
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2023 740i, 760i xDrive, and i7 xDrive60 vehicles. The front seat length adjustment system may not have been welded properly.
22V860000 · Nov 21, 2022
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2023 BMW 740i, 760i xDrive, and i7 xDrive60 vehicles. The telematics control unit may not transmit the vehicle location information to emergency responders.
Complaints for 740I
12 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sedan 4 DR AWD | Not rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated · possibility 0 | — |
| Sedan 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 Sedan · 3L · Automatic (S8) · Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline · Hybrid | 25 | 31 | 27 | — | — | $3,050 |
| 760i xDrive Sedan · 4.4L · Automatic (S8) · All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline · Hybrid | 18 | 26 | 21 | — | — | $3,900 |
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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 2023 BMW 7 Series at NHTSA. Complaint narratives stay on NHTSA's site and are not copied here.