2018 BMW 740i Problems & Complaints

Averageabout as many complaints as a typical year of the 740i at the same age

Owners have filed 5 complaints about the 2018 BMW 740i with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. That is about average for the 740i at the same age. The most reported problem area is the engine & cooling (2 complaints).

5complaints
0recalls
0crashes
0fires
0injuries
0deaths

Most common 2018 BMW 740i problems

  • Engine & cooling
    240%
  • Suspension~96,000 miles
    240%
  • Electrical system
    120%
  • Seat belts
    120%

Share of the 5 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.

BMW 740i complaints by model year

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Owner complaints per model year, BMW 740i. Colour = our verdict for that year (red: avoid, orange: caution, green: better than average, blue: too new).

Best 740i years: 2020, 2021. Years to avoid: 2016. Compare all years →

2018 BMW 740i engines & fuel economy

EngineTransmissionDriveMPG city / hwy / combined
3.0L 6-cyl turbo8-speed automaticRWD21 / 29 / 24

EPA ratings. Class: Large car.

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2018 BMW 740i a good car?

Based on 5 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2018 740i rates average: about as many complaints as a typical year of the 740i at the same age. 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 2018 BMW 740i?

The engine & cooling — 2 complaints, 40% of all complaints for this model year. Next are the suspension (2) and electrical system (1).

How many recalls does the 2018 BMW 740i have?

NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2018 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 2018 BMW 740i problems happen?

The median mileage reported in complaints is about 96,000 miles; 0% 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.