Most common 2016 BMW 740i problems
Share of the 12 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.
BMW 740i complaints by model year
Best 740i years: 2020, 2021. Years to avoid: 2016. Compare all years →
What 2016 BMW 740i owners say
Electrical system
2016 BMW 740i is equipment with automatic park distance control system (pdc) that automatically activates when the vehicle is close to an obstacle when driving at very low speed. The system is very flaky in terms of performance, sometimes it activates when it is 2 ft away from object and many times it activates when it is only 2 inches away. In some instance it fails to activate completely so manual intervention is required to activate sensors. Dealer tried repairing twice including new software download and calibration of sensors but the problems persists and they say nothing is wrong.
Audio control system freezes on the BMW 740i. It happens that audio is gone completely, system does not respond to any of the following to raise volume: 1. Gesture commands to raise volume (the system does not even show gesture is involved on the dash display) 2. From the power button by manually adjusting higher, there is no response from system at all and dash screen does not show volume increase is being attempted. 3. From the volume up button on the steering wheel, again no sign on dash screen that volume increase is being attempted.
2016 BMW 740i engines & fuel economy
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | MPG city / hwy / combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | 8-speed automatic | RWD | 21 / 29 / 24 |
EPA ratings. Class: Large car.
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2016 BMW 740i a good car?
Based on 12 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2016 740i rates use caution: 1.6× as many complaints as a typical year of the 740i at the same age. It is one of the 740i years we suggest avoiding. Complaint counts don't account for sales volume or individual maintenance, so have any used car inspected before buying.
What is the most common problem with the 2016 BMW 740i?
The electrical system — 3 complaints, 25% of all complaints for this model year. Next are the speed control & acceleration (2) and engine & cooling (2).
How many recalls does the 2016 BMW 740i have?
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2016 BMW 740i. You can still confirm with your VIN using our VIN recall check.
What are the best and worst years of the BMW 740i?
The best years by complaints, compared at the same age, are 2020 and 2021. Years to avoid or approach with caution: 2016. See the full BMW 740i years comparison.
At what mileage do 2016 BMW 740i problems happen?
The median mileage reported in complaints is about 12,000 miles; 80% of problems with a recorded mileage started before 50,000 miles.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.