2016 BMW 740i
Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2016 BMW 740i is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 88 on record.
2016 BMW 740i at a glance
Included: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.
2016 BMW 740i recalls 0
No NHTSA safety-recall campaigns are on record for the 2016 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.
2016 BMW 740i common problems
The most-reported problem areas across all 12 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — and what to check before you buy.
2016 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 2016 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 26
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 26.
THE FRONT AND REAR AIR SUSPENSION STRUT ASSEMBLIES LIMITED WARRANTY FOR DEFECTS IN MATERIALS OR WORKMANSHIP HAS BEEN EXTENDED TO 8 YEARS /80,000 MILES AS DETERMINED FROM THE ORIGINAL IN-SERVICE DATE.
Bulletin B010522 · Suspension · Mar 2026A situation may occur where the front passenger seat is not occupied; however, a “fasten seat belt” warning and a front passenger seat air bag deactivation message appears. If the situation is currently present, sit in the seat and move the seat to a slightly…
Bulletin B720125 · Electrical System, Air Bags, Seats · Feb 2026A situation may occur where the front passenger seat is not occupied; however, a “fasten seat belt” warning and a front passenger seat air bag deactivation message appears. If the situation is currently present, sit in the seat and move the seat to a slightly…
Bulletin B720125 · Electrical System, Air Bags · Oct 2025The Supplemental Restraint Systems (SRS) Front Passenger’s Seat Occupancy Capacitive Interior Sensor (CIS) Mat for defects in materials and/or workmanship that causes a false seat occupancy alert to occur has been extended to 10 years / 120,000 miles as determ…
Bulletin B720125 · Air Bags · Jun 2025A situation may occur where the front passenger seat is not occupied; however, a “fasten seat belt” warning and a front passenger seat air bag deactivation message appears. If the situation is currently present, sit in the seat and move the seat to a slightly…
Bulletin B720125 · Air Bags · May 2025The Supplemental Restraint Systems (SRS) Front Passenger’s Seat Occupancy Capacitive Interior Sensor (CIS) Mat for defects in materials and/or workmanship that causes a false seat occupancy alert to occur has been extended to 10 years / 120,000 miles as determ…
Bulletin B720125 · Electrical System, Air Bags · Apr 2025EVAP SYSTEM PURGE (VENT) VALVE EXT LTD WTY (ELW) 15/150
Bulletin B010224 · Engine · May 2024One or more of the LED daytime running lights are dim or discolored.
Bulletin B630418 · Exterior Lighting · Mar 2024The 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 2024Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, listed for the 740I. Model-year data, not specific to one car.
2016 BMW 740i trims & engines on record
2016 BMW 740i vehicles on record
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