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2017 BMW 740i
Owners filed 7 complaints about this vehicle with federal regulators, most often about the engine. No safety recall has been issued.
| Component | Reports | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Electrical System | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Visibility/Wiper | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Tires | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
What owners reported
Newest filingsNovember 2023 we purchased 4 new Continental PURECONTACT LS 245/45/R19 from Discount Tire in Evansville Indiana. We’ve driven almost 17,000 miles on the tires. Noticed 2 tires are splitting on the sidewall near the tread. The one I’m reporting is dangerously split (resembles a re-tread tire).
Stopping without notice can cause an accident and any of the issues can cause safety issues. What I sent them. I am writing to express my concerns regarding a series of issues with my 2017 BMW 740i and to request your assistance in resolving these matters. I have been working with my local BMW dealership to address several problems, but I believe there may be underlying issues that require further attention. I would appreciate it if you could review my case and consider the points outlined below. Background: Recently, my vehicle was brought in for service to replace the spark plugs and address a few concerns, including the replacement of the fuel tank cover. During this visit, it was discovered that the pressure control valve was faulty and needed replacement. I was not previously informed of any issues with the pressure valve, and I have learned that BMW has issued an extended warranty on this part due to known faults. My understanding is that a faulty pressure valve can cause erratic fuel pressure, leading to premature spark plug failure. Given that my car has only been driven about 8,000 miles annually and is used weekly, not sitting idle for long periods, the spark plugs should still have life left. However, they may have worn prematurely due to the pressure valve issue. Concerns: Pressure Control Valve and Spark Plug Failure: It is highly unusual for three spark plugs to fail simultaneously, as spark plugs generally wear out gradually over time. In most cases, one spark
Car started smoking while idling, fire department called. Did not have check engine light on smoking from left tail pipe
Instrument panel went blank. No visual indication of how fast I was traveling. Also frontal collision stop working.
ACTIVE AIR FLAPS MALFUNCTIONING, SEVISE BULLETIN FOR OTHER MODELS BUT NOT THIS ONE
MY BACKUP CAMERA DOESN'T WORK (ENGAGE) WHEN THE CAR IS IN REVERSE. ANYTIME THE CAR IS PLACED IN REVERSE THE BACKUP CAMERA SHOULD COME ON. I HAVE OTHER CAMERAS THAT I CAN'T ACCESS, BUT THE BACKUP CAMERA IS SAFETY RELATED.
7 of 7 complaints, reproduced as filed.
Across model years
Worst on record: 2001| Year | Complaints | Recalls | Fires | Deaths | Assessment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | Routine |
| 2024 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 0 | Routine |
| 2023 | 11 | 9 | 0 | 0 | Routine |
| 2021 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | Routine |
| 2020 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | Routine |
| 2019 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | Routine |
| 2018 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Routine |
| 2017 — this page | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Routine |
| 2016 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Routine |
| 2015 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | Routine |
| 2014 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | Routine |
| 2013 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | Routine |
| 2012 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | Routine |
| 2001 | 15 | 4 | 1 | 0 | Routine |
| 2000 | 12 | 2 | 1 | 0 | Routine |
| 1999 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 0 | Routine |
| 1998 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 0 | Routine |
| 1997 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | Routine |
| 1996 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | Routine |
| 1995 | 9 | 5 | 0 | 0 | Routine |
| 1994 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 0 | Routine |
| 1993 | 15 | 2 | 2 | 0 | Routine |
Reading this record
No unusual pattern of severe incidents in the complaint record.
Complaint counts track how many cars were sold and how long they have been on the road as much as they track quality. A common model from 2013 has had a decade to accumulate reports; a rare one from last year has not. The signal worth weighing is in the severity columns, in whether the same component keeps appearing, and in whether the manufacturer eventually opened a recall for it.
Most recent recall on file: none. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation.