2016 Bmw 740i Safety Report

The 2016 BMW 740I presents a relatively low number of safety complaints to NHTSA, with only 12 total complaints, and crucially, zero reported crashes, fires, injuries, or deaths. This suggests that while some issues exist, they have not frequently escalated into severe safety incidents. The vehicle has no open recalls, indicating that BMW has not identified widespread, critical safety defects requiring mandatory fixes by NHTSA. However, it's important to note that the 2016 BMW 740I has not undergone formal crash testing by NHTSA, resulting in 'N/A' ratings for Overall, Frontal, Side, and Rollover safety. This lack of official crash test data means consumers cannot rely on government ratings to assess its crashworthiness. Common complaint patterns revolve around electrical system malfunctions, particularly concerning advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS) and sensor-related issues. For instance, two complaints mention 'VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL' and issues with adaptive cruise control failing to detect vehicles or activate properly. Another two complaints are related to the 'ELECTRICAL SYSTEM', specifically involving phantom passenger seatbelt warnings and malfunctioning blind spot warnings. Engine-related complaints, also two in number, highlight issues with active air flaps and radiator blinds leading to potential overheating, a problem BMW has extended warranty for on other 7-series models but not the 740I. Other notable issues include a spontaneous sunroof explosion, suspension failure causing tires to rub, and general 'UNKNOWN OR OTHER' electrical glitches like audio system freezes. While the total complaint volume is low, the nature of some complaints, particularly those involving ADAS failures and suspension issues, could pose safety risks if not addressed. The absence of recalls suggests these issues are not deemed widespread safety defects by the manufacturer or NHTSA, but individual owners have reported concerning malfunctions.

Our recommendation: Given the low complaint volume and absence of recalls, the 2016 BMW 740I appears to have a generally stable safety record, but be aware of unrated crash performance and potential electrical or engine-related issues, especially concerning ADAS and active air flaps.