2011 BMW 740i
Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2011 BMW 740i is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 19 on record.
2011 BMW 740i at a glance
Included: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.
2011 BMW 740i recalls 0
No NHTSA safety-recall campaigns are on record for the 2011 BMW 740i.
Source: U.S. NHTSA, checked 4 Nov 2026. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.
2011 BMW 740i common problems
The most-reported problem areas across all 7 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — and what to check before you buy.
2011 BMW 740i MPG & running costs
Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov.
Estimated 5-year cost to own
A rough guide to what running a 2011 BMW 740i costs over five years and 75,000 miles.
How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. There aren't enough comparable listings to estimate depreciation for this model, so it is left out. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.
Investigations & service bulletins
Manufacturer service bulletins 306
Technical notes the manufacturer sent to dealers about known issues and fixes. Useful to mention to a mechanic — they are not recalls and repairs may not be covered. Showing the 10 most recent of 306.
This bulletin outlines the Customer Care Package program that has been designed exclusively for BMWvehicles with the N63 engine. Vehicles with the N63 high performance engine are engineered with EfficientDynamics that provides fueleconomy without compromising…
Bulletin B110614 · Engine · Mar 2025Vehicle has the air bag warning lamp on after a body shop has made repairs. There is a fault code stored in the air bag control module ACSM3: 930A5B airbag sensor, door, front left: open circuit 30A65 airbag sensor, door, front right: open circuit
Bulletin B650425 · Air Bags, Structure · Feb 2025The basic conditions for initializing the power windows are not met.
Bulletin B510819 · Electrical System, Visibility · Jan 2024The electrical system of BMW vehicles has been subject to an ongoing development process over the last few years. This has led to increased demands being placed on the battery. This document covers important information for the dealer on how to handle âÂÂdi…
Bulletin B611305 · Electrical System · Jan 2024Engine will crank but not start. There is no communication with the integrated fuel module (TFE) whendiagnosing with ISTA. The following two fault codes will be stored in the DME: 032B43 - Low fuel pressure system, electric fuel pump: pressure value too low CD…
Bulletin B160623 · Engine And Engine Cooling, Fuel System, Gasoline · Dec 2023Customers may state that the alarm system (DWA) is not active after locking their unoccupied vehicle. Depending on the vehicleâÂÂs equipment and settings, no acoustic or optical confirmation (folding the mirrors/blinking confirmation) is noticeable. Additio…
Bulletin B653423 · Electrical System, Equipment · Nov 2023Various functions of the camera-based driver assistance systems (ADCAM system) can lead to customer complaints.
Bulletin B660523 · Vehicle Speed Control, Forward Collision Avoidance, Lane Departure · Oct 2023With the court's FINAL approval, BMW of North America, LLC (BMW NA) has entered into a nationwide settlement with the plaintiffs in the following class action: Isley, et al. v. Bayerische Motoren Werke Aktiengesellschaft and BMW of North America, LLC.
Bulletin B010122 · Equipment · Dec 2022According to the customer, the airbag warning light was on, but it may not be illuminated when the vehicle arrives in the workshop. 1. ACSM fault code "930A60 - Seat occupancy detection, front passenger; malfunction" is stored. The fault may or may not current…
Bulletin B650414 · Back Over Prevention, Seats, Air Bags · Oct 2022The Headunit High (HU-H), also called NBT, began replacing the Car Information Computer (CIC) on certain MY2013 vehicles with option 609 (as of 7/2012 production). This uses map North America NEXT. The Headunit High 2 (HU-H2), also called NBT-EVO, superseded t…
Bulletin SIB651312 · Electrical System · May 2022Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, listed for the 740I RWD. Model-year data, not specific to one car.
2011 BMW 740i trims & engines on record
2011 BMW 740i vehicles on record
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