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BMW 7 Series reliability: problems, specs and engines by year.
Owners filed 1,293 complaints about the 2000–2026 BMW 7 Series with the government, most about transmission & drivetrain.
Every year27 model yearsMost complaints: 2006See every year →ProblemsTransmission & drivetrain17% of complaintsSee problems →Recalls & safety28 recallsFree fix at any dealerSee recalls & safety →Specs & engines6 engineswith power and mpgSee specs →Questions2 quick answersWhat are the most common BMW 7 Series problems?What engines does the BMW 7 Series have?See questions →
Complaints by model year
| Model year | Complaints | Engines | Top areas |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 36 | not confirmed / electric | brakes, tires |
| 2001 | 52 | not confirmed / electric | engine, electrical |
| 2002 | 94 | N62 | transmission & drivetrain, air bags |
| 2003 | 97 | N62 | brakes, transmission & drivetrain |
| 2004 | 91 | N62 | transmission & drivetrain, engine |
| 2005 | 49 | N62 | air bags, engine |
| 2006 | 317 | N62 | transmission & drivetrain, air bags |
| 2007 | 127 | N62 | air bags, locks & latches |
| 2008 | 94 | N62 | transmission & drivetrain, body & structure |
| 2009 | 26 | N63 | engine, transmission & drivetrain |
| 2010 | 48 | N63 | engine, transmission & drivetrain |
| 2011 | 64 | N54, N63 | engine, transmission & drivetrain |
| 2012 | 54 | N54, N63 | engine, transmission & drivetrain |
| 2013 | 26 | N55, N63 | engine, transmission & drivetrain |
| 2014 | 15 | N55, N63 | engine, fuel system |
| 2015 | 6 | N55, N63 | engine, other |
| 2016 | 25 | B58, N63 | other, electrical |
| 2017 | 12 | B48, B58, N63 | engine, electrical |
| 2018 | 8 | B48, B58, N63 | engine, electrical |
| 2019 | 5 | B48, B58, N63 | visibility, other |
| 2020 | 5 | B58, N63 | electrical, body & structure |
| 2021 | 5 | B58, N63 | wheels, lane assist |
| 2022 | 4 | B58, N63 | electrical, engine |
| 2023 | 23 | B58 | brakes, stability control |
| 2024 | 8 | B58 | brakes, air bags |
| 2025 | 2 | B58 | visibility/wiper, transmission & drivetrain |
| 2026 | 0 | B58 | — |
We don't have US sales for this model yet, so there's no Lemon Index: popular years draw more complaints partly because more were sold.
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YT –4.4 L / 4.8 L V8N622002–2008
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YT –4.4 L twin-turbo ("hot-vee") V8N632009–2022
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YT –3.0 L twin-turbo inline-6N542011–2012
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YT –3.0 L turbo inline-6N552013–2015
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YT –3.0 L turbo inline-6B582016–2026
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YT –2.0 L turbo inline-4B482017–2019
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Scores are per model year, so a year with several engines shows the same score next to each one. An empty complaints bar means too few complaints to score that year; a gray dot means not enough YouTube videos. Sources: Wikipedia: BMW B48 · Wikipedia: BMW B58 · Wikipedia: BMW N54 · Wikipedia: BMW N55 · Wikipedia: BMW N62 · Wikipedia: BMW N63 · EPA fueleconomy.gov.
What owners complain about
| System | Share of complaints |
|---|---|
| Transmission & drivetrain | 17% |
| Engine | 14% |
| Air bags | 11% |
| Electrical | 11% |
| Brakes | 7% |
| Locks & latches | 6% |
When problems show up
Half of the owners who gave a mileage reported the problem between 56,000 and 108,640 miles (middle: 83,000, from 994 complaints).
How serious
| Crashes | Fires | Injury reports | Death reports |
|---|---|---|---|
| 58 | 38 | 39 | 0 |
As reported by owners to NHTSA. Not verified.
Recalls we found 28
26V422000 01/07/2026 · 2023, 2024
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:ELECTRIC:CONTROL MODULE
25V644000 25/09/2025 · 2022
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY
24V739000 02/10/2024 · 2023, 2024
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
24V697000 18/09/2024 · 2023, 2024
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC):CONTROL MODULE
24V104000 12/02/2024 · 2023, 2024
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
23V700000 18/10/2023 · 2023, 2024
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS:DRIVER MONITORING:CAMERA/SENSOR
23V644000 20/09/2023 · 2023
VISIBILITY/WIPER
23V479000 12/07/2023 · 2023
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
23V449000 28/06/2023 · 2023
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:HYBRID MANAGEMENT
23V414000 08/06/2023 · 2023
SEATS
23V050000 03/02/2023 · 2023
AIR BAGS
22V860000 21/11/2022 · 2023
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
19V513000 03/07/2019 · 2020
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
18V465000 12/07/2018 · 2019
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
18V248000 18/04/2018 · 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER
17V379000 14/06/2017 · 2013, 2014
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
17V328000 18/05/2017 · 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
13V564000 12/11/2013 · 2006, 2007
AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION
12V502000 17/10/2012 · 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
12V504000 17/10/2012 · 2005, 2006, 2007
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
10E021000 27/05/2010 · 2000, 2001
STEERING:LINKAGES:DRAG:LINK:CONNECTION
03V324000 26/08/2003 · 2003
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
03V240000 01/07/2003 · 2002, 2003
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
02V150000 03/06/2002 · 2002
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY
02V138000 16/05/2002 · 2001
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN
From NHTSA's recall lookup by model name and year; check a car's VIN for its own open recalls.
BMW 7 Series specs and engines, every year. Every version the EPA lists, with its engine and owner complaints.
Engines used: B48B58N54N55N62N63
2026 · 4 versions
| Version | Engine | Size | Power | Transmission | Drive | EPA | Owner complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 740i | B58 | 3.0 L I6 turbo + mild hybrid | 375 hp · 398 lb-ft | 8-speed auto | RWD | 28 mpg | — |
| 740i xDrive | B58 | 3.0 L I6 turbo + mild hybrid | 375 hp · 398 lb-ft | 8-speed auto | AWD | 27 mpg | — |
| 750e xDrive | not confirmed | 3.0 L I6 turbo + plug-in hybrid | — | 8-speed auto | AWD | 24 mpg | — |
| 760i xDrive | not confirmed | 4.4 L V8 turbo + mild hybrid | — | 8-speed auto | AWD | 20 mpg | — |
2025 · 4 versions
| Version | Engine | Size | Power | Transmission | Drive | EPA | Owner complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 740i | B58 | 3.0 L I6 turbo + mild hybrid | 375 hp · 398 lb-ft | 8-speed auto | RWD | 28 mpg | 2 complaints (all engines combined) |
| 740i xDrive | B58 | 3.0 L I6 turbo + mild hybrid | 375 hp · 398 lb-ft | 8-speed auto | AWD | 27 mpg | 2 complaints (all engines combined) |
| 750e xDrive | not confirmed | 3.0 L I6 turbo + plug-in hybrid | — | 8-speed auto | AWD | 25 mpg | 2 complaints (all engines combined) |
| 760i xDrive | not confirmed | 4.4 L V8 turbo + mild hybrid | — | 8-speed auto | AWD | 20 mpg | 2 complaints (filed as 760i) |
2024 · 3 versions
| Version | Engine | Size | Power | Transmission | Drive | EPA | Owner complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 740i | B58 | 3.0 L I6 turbo + mild hybrid | 375 hp · 398 lb-ft | 8-speed auto | RWD | 28 mpg | 3 complaints (filed as 740i) |
| 740i xDrive | B58 | 3.0 L I6 turbo + mild hybrid | 375 hp · 398 lb-ft | 8-speed auto | AWD | 27 mpg | 3 complaints (filed as 740i) |
| 760i xDrive | not confirmed | 4.4 L V8 turbo + mild hybrid | — | 8-speed auto | AWD | 20 mpg | 3 complaints (filed as 760i) |
2023 · 2 versions
| Version | Engine | Size | Power | Transmission | Drive | EPA | Owner complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 740i | B58 | 3.0 L I6 turbo + mild hybrid | 375 hp · 398 lb-ft | 8-speed auto | RWD | 27 mpg | 12 complaints (filed as 740i) |
| 760i xDrive | not confirmed | 4.4 L V8 turbo + mild hybrid | — | 8-speed auto | AWD | 21 mpg | 11 complaints (filed as 760i) |
2022 · 6 versions
| Version | Engine | Size | Power | Transmission | Drive | EPA | Owner complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 740i | B58 | 3.0 L I6 turbo | 335 hp · 332 lb-ft | 8-speed auto | RWD | 25 mpg | 4 complaints (filed as 740i) |
| 740i xDrive | B58 | 3.0 L I6 turbo | 335 hp · 332 lb-ft | 8-speed auto | AWD | 23 mpg | 4 complaints (filed as 740i) |
| 745e xDrive | B58 | 3.0 L I6 turbo + plug-in hybrid | — | 8-speed auto | AWD | 22 mpg | 4 complaints (all engines combined) |
| 750i xDrive | N63 | 4.4 L V8 turbo | 523 hp · 553 lb-ft | 8-speed auto | AWD | 19 mpg | 4 complaints (all engines combined) |
| Alpina B7 xDrive | not confirmed | 4.4 L V8 turbo | — | 8-speed auto | AWD | 19 mpg | 4 complaints (all engines combined) |
| M760i xDrive | not confirmed | 6.6 L V12 turbo | — | 8-speed auto | AWD | 16 mpg | 4 complaints (all engines combined) |
2021 · 6 versions
| Version | Engine | Size | Power | Transmission | Drive | EPA | Owner complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 740i | B58 | 3.0 L I6 turbo | 335 hp · 332 lb-ft | 8-speed auto | RWD | 25 mpg | 1 complaint (filed as 740i) |
| 740i xDrive | B58 | 3.0 L I6 turbo | 335 hp · 332 lb-ft | 8-speed auto | AWD | 23 mpg | 1 complaint (filed as 740i) |
| 745e xDrive | B58 | 3.0 L I6 turbo + plug-in hybrid | — | 8-speed auto | AWD | 22 mpg | 5 complaints (all engines combined) |
| 750i xDrive | N63 | 4.4 L V8 turbo | 523 hp · 553 lb-ft | 8-speed auto | AWD | 19 mpg | 4 complaints (filed as 750i) |
| Alpina B7 | not confirmed | 4.4 L V8 turbo | — | 8-speed auto | AWD | 19 mpg | 5 complaints (all engines combined) |
| M760i xDrive | not confirmed | 6.6 L V12 turbo | — | 8-speed auto | AWD | 16 mpg | 5 complaints (all engines combined) |
2020 · 6 versions
| Version | Engine | Size | Power | Transmission | Drive | EPA | Owner complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 740i | B58 | 3.0 L I6 turbo | 335 hp · 332 lb-ft | 8-speed auto | RWD | 24 mpg | 1 complaint (filed as 740i) |
| 740i xDrive | B58 | 3.0 L I6 turbo | 335 hp · 332 lb-ft | 8-speed auto | AWD | 23 mpg | 1 complaint (filed as 740i) |
| 745e xDrive | B58 | 3.0 L I6 turbo + plug-in hybrid | — | 8-speed auto | AWD | 22 mpg | 5 complaints (all engines combined) |
| 750i xDrive | N63 | 4.4 L V8 turbo | 523 hp · 553 lb-ft | 8-speed auto | AWD | 20 mpg | 4 complaints (filed as 750i) |
| Alpina B7 | not confirmed | 4.4 L V8 turbo | — | 8-speed auto | AWD | 20 mpg | 5 complaints (all engines combined) |
| M760i xDrive | not confirmed | 6.6 L V12 turbo | — | 8-speed auto | AWD | 16 mpg | 5 complaints (all engines combined) |
2019 · 7 versions
| Version | Engine | Size | Power | Transmission | Drive | EPA | Owner complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 740e xDrive | B48 | 2.0 L I4 turbo + plug-in hybrid | — | 8-speed auto | AWD | 27 mpg | 5 complaints (all engines combined) |
| 740i | B58 | 3.0 L I6 turbo | 322 hp · 332 lb-ft | 8-speed auto | RWD | 24 mpg | 4 complaints (filed as 740i) |
| 740i xDrive | B58 | 3.0 L I6 turbo | 322 hp · 332 lb-ft | 8-speed auto | AWD | 23 mpg | 4 complaints (filed as 740i) |
| 750i | N63 | 4.4 L V8 turbo | — | 8-speed auto | RWD | 21 mpg | 5 complaints (all engines combined) |
| 750i xDrive | N63 | 4.4 L V8 turbo | — | 8-speed auto | AWD | 20 mpg | 5 complaints (all engines combined) |
| Alpina B7 xDrive | not confirmed | 4.4 L V8 turbo | — | 8-speed auto | AWD | 20 mpg | 5 complaints (all engines combined) |
| M760i xDrive | not confirmed | 6.6 L V12 turbo | — | 8-speed auto | AWD | 16 mpg | 1 complaint (filed as M760i) |
2018 · 7 versions
| Version | Engine | Size | Power | Transmission | Drive | EPA | Owner complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 740e xDrive | B48 | 2.0 L I4 turbo + plug-in hybrid | — | 8-speed auto | AWD | 27 mpg | 2 complaints (filed as 740e) |
| 740i | B58 | 3.0 L I6 turbo | 322 hp · 332 lb-ft | 8-speed auto | RWD | 24 mpg | 5 complaints (filed as 740i) |
| 740i xDrive | B58 | 3.0 L I6 turbo | 322 hp · 332 lb-ft | 8-speed auto | AWD | 23 mpg | 5 complaints (filed as 740i) |
| 750i | N63 | 4.4 L V8 turbo | — | 8-speed auto | RWD | 20 mpg | 1 complaint (filed as 750i) |
| 750i xDrive | N63 | 4.4 L V8 turbo | — | 8-speed auto | AWD | 19 mpg | 1 complaint (filed as 750i) |
| Alpina B7 xDrive | not confirmed | 4.4 L V8 turbo | — | 8-speed auto | AWD | 19 mpg | 8 complaints (all engines combined) |
| M760i xDrive | not confirmed | 6.6 L V12 turbo | — | 8-speed auto | AWD | 16 mpg | 8 complaints (all engines combined) |
2017 · 7 versions
| Version | Engine | Size | Power | Transmission | Drive | EPA | Owner complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 740e xDrive | B48 | 2.0 L I4 turbo + plug-in hybrid | — | 8-speed auto | AWD | 27 mpg | 1 complaint (filed as 740e) |
| 740i | B58 | 3.0 L I6 turbo | 322 hp · 332 lb-ft | 8-speed auto | RWD | 24 mpg | 7 complaints (filed as 740i) |
| 740i xDrive | B58 | 3.0 L I6 turbo | 322 hp · 332 lb-ft | 8-speed auto | AWD | 22 mpg | 7 complaints (filed as 740i) |
| 750i | N63 | 4.4 L V8 turbo | — | 8-speed auto | RWD | 20 mpg | 4 complaints (filed as 750i) |
| 750i xDrive | N63 | 4.4 L V8 turbo | — | 8-speed auto | AWD | 19 mpg | 4 complaints (filed as 750i) |
| Alpina B7 xDrive | not confirmed | 4.4 L V8 turbo | — | 8-speed auto | AWD | 18 mpg | 12 complaints (all engines combined) |
| M760i xDrive | not confirmed | 6.6 L V12 turbo | — | 8-speed auto | AWD | 16 mpg | 12 complaints (all engines combined) |
2016 · 3 versions
2015 · 14 versions
| Version | Engine | Size | Power | Transmission | Drive | EPA | Owner complaints |
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| 740Li | N55 | 3.0 L I6 turbo | 315 hp · 332 lb-ft | 8-speed auto | RWD | 22 mpg | 3 complaints (filed as 740i) |
| 740Li xDrive | N55 | 3.0 L I6 turbo | 315 hp · 332 lb-ft | 8-speed auto | AWD | 22 mpg | 3 complaints (filed as 740i) |
| 740i | N55 | 3.0 L I6 turbo | 315 hp · 332 lb-ft | 8-speed auto | RWD | 22 mpg | 3 complaints (filed as 740i) |
| ActiveHybrid 7L | N55 | 3.0 L I6 turbo + hybrid | — | 8-speed auto | RWD | 25 mpg | 6 complaints (all engines combined) |
| 750Li | N63 | 4.4 L V8 turbo | 444 hp · 479 lb-ft | 8-speed auto | RWD | 19 mpg | 2 complaints (filed as 750i) |
| 750Li xDrive | N63 | 4.4 L V8 turbo | 444 hp · 479 lb-ft | 8-speed auto | AWD | 19 mpg | 2 complaints (filed as 750i) |
| 750i | N63 | 4.4 L V8 turbo | 444 hp · 479 lb-ft | 8-speed auto | RWD | 20 mpg | 2 complaints (filed as 750i) |
| 750i xDrive | N63 | 4.4 L V8 turbo | 444 hp · 479 lb-ft | 8-speed auto | AWD | 19 mpg | 2 complaints (filed as 750i) |
| 740Ld xDrive | not confirmed | 3.0 L I6 turbo diesel | — | 8-speed auto | AWD | 26 mpg | 1 complaint (filed as 740d) |
| 760Li | not confirmed | 6.0 L V12 turbo | — | 8-speed auto | RWD | 15 mpg | 6 complaints (all engines combined) |
| Alpina B7 LWB | not confirmed | 4.4 L V8 turbo | — | 8-speed auto | RWD | 19 mpg | 6 complaints (all engines combined) |
| Alpina B7 LWB xDrive | not confirmed | 4.4 L V8 turbo | — | 8-speed auto | AWD | 19 mpg | 6 complaints (all engines combined) |
| Alpina B7 SWB | not confirmed | 4.4 L V8 turbo | — | 8-speed auto | RWD | 19 mpg | 6 complaints (all engines combined) |
| Alpina B7 SWB xDrive | not confirmed | 4.4 L V8 turbo | — | 8-speed auto | AWD | 19 mpg | 6 complaints (all engines combined) |
2014 · 13 versions
| Version | Engine | Size | Power | Transmission | Drive | EPA | Owner complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 740Li | N55 | 3.0 L I6 turbo | 315 hp · 332 lb-ft | 8-speed auto | RWD | 22 mpg | 4 complaints (filed as 740i) |
| 740Li xDrive | N55 | 3.0 L I6 turbo | 315 hp · 332 lb-ft | 8-speed auto | AWD | 22 mpg | 4 complaints (filed as 740i) |
| 740i | N55 | 3.0 L I6 turbo | 315 hp · 332 lb-ft | 8-speed auto | RWD | 22 mpg | 4 complaints (filed as 740i) |
| ActiveHybrid 7L | N55 | 3.0 L I6 turbo + hybrid | — | 8-speed auto | RWD | 25 mpg | 15 complaints (all engines combined) |
| 750Li | N63 | 4.4 L V8 turbo | 444 hp · 479 lb-ft | 8-speed auto | RWD | 19 mpg | 10 complaints (filed as 750i) |
| 750Li xDrive | N63 | 4.4 L V8 turbo | 444 hp · 479 lb-ft | 8-speed auto | AWD | 19 mpg | 10 complaints (filed as 750i) |
| 750i | N63 | 4.4 L V8 turbo | 444 hp · 479 lb-ft | 8-speed auto | RWD | 20 mpg | 10 complaints (filed as 750i) |
| 750i xDrive | N63 | 4.4 L V8 turbo | 444 hp · 479 lb-ft | 8-speed auto | AWD | 19 mpg | 10 complaints (filed as 750i) |
| 760Li | not confirmed | 6.0 L V12 turbo | — | 8-speed auto | RWD | 15 mpg | 15 complaints (all engines combined) |
| Alpina B7 LWB | not confirmed | 4.4 L V8 turbo | — | 8-speed auto | RWD | 19 mpg | 15 complaints (all engines combined) |
| Alpina B7 LWB xDrive | not confirmed | 4.4 L V8 turbo | — | 8-speed auto | AWD | 19 mpg | 15 complaints (all engines combined) |
| Alpina B7 SWB | not confirmed | 4.4 L V8 turbo | — | 8-speed auto | RWD | 19 mpg | 15 complaints (all engines combined) |
| Alpina B7 SWB xDrive | not confirmed | 4.4 L V8 turbo | — | 8-speed auto | AWD | 19 mpg | 15 complaints (all engines combined) |
2013 · 13 versions
| Version | Engine | Size | Power | Transmission | Drive | EPA | Owner complaints |
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| 740Li | N55 | 3.0 L I6 turbo | 315 hp · 332 lb-ft | 8-speed auto | RWD | 22 mpg | 8 complaints (filed as 740i) |
| 740Li xDrive | N55 | 3.0 L I6 turbo | 315 hp · 332 lb-ft | 8-speed auto | AWD | 22 mpg | 8 complaints (filed as 740i) |
| 740i | N55 | 3.0 L I6 turbo | 315 hp · 332 lb-ft | 8-speed auto | RWD | 22 mpg | 8 complaints (filed as 740i) |
| ActiveHybrid 7L | N55 | 3.0 L I6 turbo + hybrid | — | 8-speed auto | RWD | 25 mpg | 26 complaints (all engines combined) |
| 750Li | N63 | 4.4 L V8 turbo | 444 hp · 479 lb-ft | 8-speed auto | RWD | 19 mpg | 18 complaints (filed as 750i) |
| 750Li xDrive | N63 | 4.4 L V8 turbo | 444 hp · 479 lb-ft | 8-speed auto | AWD | 19 mpg | 18 complaints (filed as 750i) |
| 750i | N63 | 4.4 L V8 turbo | 444 hp · 479 lb-ft | 8-speed auto | RWD | 19 mpg | 18 complaints (filed as 750i) |
| 750i xDrive | N63 | 4.4 L V8 turbo | 444 hp · 479 lb-ft | 8-speed auto | AWD | 19 mpg | 18 complaints (filed as 750i) |
| 760Li | not confirmed | 6.0 L V12 turbo | — | 8-speed auto | RWD | 15 mpg | 26 complaints (all engines combined) |
| Alpina B7 LWB | not confirmed | 4.4 L V8 turbo | — | 8-speed auto | RWD | 19 mpg | 26 complaints (all engines combined) |
| Alpina B7 LWB xDrive | not confirmed | 4.4 L V8 turbo | — | 8-speed auto | AWD | 19 mpg | 26 complaints (all engines combined) |
| Alpina B7 SWB | not confirmed | 4.4 L V8 turbo | — | 8-speed auto | RWD | 19 mpg | 26 complaints (all engines combined) |
| Alpina B7 SWB xDrive | not confirmed | 4.4 L V8 turbo | — | 8-speed auto | AWD | 19 mpg | 26 complaints (all engines combined) |
2012 · 13 versions
| Version | Engine | Size | Power | Transmission | Drive | EPA | Owner complaints |
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| 740Li | N54 | 3.0 L I6 turbo | 322 hp · 332 lb-ft | 6-speed auto | RWD | 20 mpg | 9 complaints (filed as 740i) |
| 740i | N54 | 3.0 L I6 turbo | 322 hp · 332 lb-ft | 6-speed auto | RWD | 20 mpg | 9 complaints (filed as 740i) |
| 750Li | N63 | 4.4 L V8 turbo | 402 hp · 443 lb-ft | 6-speed auto | RWD | 17 mpg | 43 complaints (filed as 750i) |
| 750Li xDrive | N63 | 4.4 L V8 turbo | 402 hp · 443 lb-ft | 6-speed auto | AWD | 16 mpg | 43 complaints (filed as 750i) |
| 750i | N63 | 4.4 L V8 turbo | 402 hp · 443 lb-ft | 6-speed auto | RWD | 17 mpg | 43 complaints (filed as 750i) |
| 750i xDrive | N63 | 4.4 L V8 turbo | 402 hp · 443 lb-ft | 6-speed auto | AWD | 16 mpg | 43 complaints (filed as 750i) |
| ActiveHybrid 7 | N63 | 4.4 L V8 turbo + hybrid | — | 8-speed auto | RWD | 20 mpg | 54 complaints (all engines combined) |
| ActiveHybrid 7L | N63 | 4.4 L V8 turbo + hybrid | — | 8-speed auto | RWD | 20 mpg | 54 complaints (all engines combined) |
| 760Li | not confirmed | 6.0 L V12 turbo | — | 8-speed auto | RWD | 15 mpg | 54 complaints (all engines combined) |
| Alpina B7 LWB | not confirmed | 4.4 L V8 turbo | — | 6-speed auto | RWD | 17 mpg | 54 complaints (all engines combined) |
| Alpina B7 LWB xDrive | not confirmed | 4.4 L V8 turbo | — | 6-speed auto | AWD | 16 mpg | 54 complaints (all engines combined) |
| Alpina B7 SWB | not confirmed | 4.4 L V8 turbo | — | 6-speed auto | RWD | 17 mpg | 54 complaints (all engines combined) |
| Alpina B7 SWB xDrive | not confirmed | 4.4 L V8 turbo | — | 6-speed auto | AWD | 16 mpg | 54 complaints (all engines combined) |
2011 · 13 versions
| Version | Engine | Size | Power | Transmission | Drive | EPA | Owner complaints |
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| 740Li | N54 | 3.0 L I6 turbo | 322 hp · 332 lb-ft | 6-speed auto | RWD | 20 mpg | 11 complaints (filed as 740i) |
| 740i | N54 | 3.0 L I6 turbo | 322 hp · 332 lb-ft | 6-speed auto | RWD | 20 mpg | 11 complaints (filed as 740i) |
| 750Li | N63 | 4.4 L V8 turbo | 402 hp · 443 lb-ft | 6-speed auto | RWD | 17 mpg | 39 complaints (filed as 750i) |
| 750Li xDrive | N63 | 4.4 L V8 turbo | 402 hp · 443 lb-ft | 6-speed auto | AWD | 16 mpg | 39 complaints (filed as 750i) |
| 750i | N63 | 4.4 L V8 turbo | 402 hp · 443 lb-ft | 6-speed auto | RWD | 17 mpg | 39 complaints (filed as 750i) |
| 750i xDrive | N63 | 4.4 L V8 turbo | 402 hp · 443 lb-ft | 6-speed auto | AWD | 16 mpg | 39 complaints (filed as 750i) |
| ActiveHybrid 7Li | N63 | 4.4 L V8 turbo + hybrid | — | 8-speed auto | RWD | 20 mpg | 64 complaints (all engines combined) |
| ActiveHybrid 7i | N63 | 4.4 L V8 turbo + hybrid | — | 8-speed auto | RWD | 20 mpg | 64 complaints (all engines combined) |
| 760Li | not confirmed | 6.0 L V12 turbo | — | 8-speed auto | RWD | 15 mpg | 64 complaints (all engines combined) |
| Alpina B7 LWB | not confirmed | 4.4 L V8 turbo | — | 6-speed auto | RWD | 17 mpg | 64 complaints (all engines combined) |
| Alpina B7 LWB xDrive | not confirmed | 4.4 L V8 turbo | — | 6-speed auto | AWD | 16 mpg | 64 complaints (all engines combined) |
| Alpina B7 SWB | not confirmed | 4.4 L V8 turbo | — | 6-speed auto | RWD | 17 mpg | 64 complaints (all engines combined) |
| Alpina B7 SWB xDrive | not confirmed | 4.4 L V8 turbo | — | 6-speed auto | AWD | 16 mpg | 64 complaints (all engines combined) |
2010 · 5 versions
| Version | Engine | Size | Power | Transmission | Drive | EPA | Owner complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 750Li | N63 | 4.4 L V8 turbo | 402 hp · 443 lb-ft | 6-speed auto | RWD | 17 mpg | 46 complaints (filed as 750i) |
| 750Li xDrive | N63 | 4.4 L V8 turbo | 402 hp · 443 lb-ft | 6-speed auto | AWD | 16 mpg | 46 complaints (filed as 750i) |
| 750i | N63 | 4.4 L V8 turbo | 402 hp · 443 lb-ft | 6-speed auto | RWD | 17 mpg | 46 complaints (filed as 750i) |
| 750i xDrive | N63 | 4.4 L V8 turbo | 402 hp · 443 lb-ft | 6-speed auto | AWD | 16 mpg | 46 complaints (filed as 750i) |
| 760Li | not confirmed | 6.0 L V12 turbo | — | 8-speed auto | RWD | 15 mpg | 48 complaints (all engines combined) |
2009 · 2 versions
2008 · 3 versions
| Version | Engine | Size | Power | Transmission | Drive | EPA | Owner complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 750i | N62 | 4.8 L V8 | 362 hp · 361 lb-ft | 6-speed auto | RWD | 18 mpg | 82 complaints (filed as 750i) |
| 750li | N62 | 4.8 L V8 | 362 hp · 361 lb-ft | 6-speed auto | RWD | 18 mpg | 82 complaints (filed as 750i) |
| 760li | not confirmed | 6.0 L V12 | — | 6-speed auto | RWD | 15 mpg | 1 complaint (filed as 760i) |
2007 · 3 versions
| Version | Engine | Size | Power | Transmission | Drive | EPA | Owner complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 750i | N62 | 4.8 L V8 | 362 hp · 361 lb-ft | 6-speed auto | RWD | 18 mpg | 111 complaints (filed as 750i) |
| 750li | N62 | 4.8 L V8 | 362 hp · 361 lb-ft | 6-speed auto | RWD | 18 mpg | 111 complaints (filed as 750i) |
| 760li | not confirmed | 6.0 L V12 | — | 6-speed auto | RWD | 15 mpg | 2 complaints (filed as 760i) |
2006 · 4 versions
| Version | Engine | Size | Power | Transmission | Drive | EPA | Owner complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 750i | N62 | 4.8 L V8 | 362 hp · 361 lb-ft | 6-speed auto | RWD | 18 mpg | 273 complaints (filed as 750i) |
| 750li | N62 | 4.8 L V8 | 362 hp · 361 lb-ft | 6-speed auto | RWD | 18 mpg | 273 complaints (filed as 750i) |
| 760i | not confirmed | 6.0 L V12 | — | 6-speed auto | RWD | 16 mpg | 15 complaints (filed as 760i) |
| 760li | not confirmed | 6.0 L V12 | — | 6-speed auto | RWD | 16 mpg | 15 complaints (filed as 760i) |
2005 · 4 versions
| Version | Engine | Size | Power | Transmission | Drive | EPA | Owner complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 745i | N62 | 4.4 L V8 | 329 hp · 332 lb-ft | 6-speed auto | RWD | 19 mpg | 41 complaints (filed as 745i) |
| 745li | N62 | 4.4 L V8 | 329 hp · 332 lb-ft | 6-speed auto | RWD | 19 mpg | 41 complaints (filed as 745i) |
| 760i | not confirmed | 6.0 L V12 | — | 6-speed auto | RWD | 16 mpg | 4 complaints (filed as 760i) |
| 760li | not confirmed | 6.0 L V12 | — | 6-speed auto | RWD | 16 mpg | 4 complaints (filed as 760i) |
2004 · 4 versions
| Version | Engine | Size | Power | Transmission | Drive | EPA | Owner complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 745i | N62 | 4.4 L V8 | 329 hp · 332 lb-ft | 6-speed auto | RWD | 19 mpg | 57 complaints (filed as 745i) |
| 745li | N62 | 4.4 L V8 | 329 hp · 332 lb-ft | 6-speed auto | RWD | 19 mpg | 57 complaints (filed as 745i) |
| 760i | not confirmed | 6.0 L V12 | — | 6-speed auto | RWD | 16 mpg | 6 complaints (filed as 760i) |
| 760li | not confirmed | 6.0 L V12 | — | 6-speed auto | RWD | 16 mpg | 6 complaints (filed as 760i) |
2003 · 3 versions
| Version | Engine | Size | Power | Transmission | Drive | EPA | Owner complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 745i | N62 | 4.4 L V8 | 329 hp · 332 lb-ft | 6-speed auto | RWD | 19 mpg | 82 complaints (filed as 745i) |
| 745li | N62 | 4.4 L V8 | 329 hp · 332 lb-ft | 6-speed auto | RWD | 19 mpg | 82 complaints (filed as 745i) |
| 760li | not confirmed | 6.0 L V12 | — | 6-speed auto | RWD | 16 mpg | 7 complaints (filed as 760i) |
2002 · 2 versions
2001 · 3 versions
| Version | Engine | Size | Power | Transmission | Drive | EPA | Owner complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 740i | not confirmed | 4.4 L V8 | — | 5-speed auto | RWD | 16–18 mpg | 44 complaints (filed as 740i) |
| 740il | not confirmed | 4.4 L V8 | — | 5-speed auto | RWD | 18 mpg | 44 complaints (filed as 740i) |
| 750il | not confirmed | 5.4 L V12 | — | 5-speed auto | RWD | 14 mpg | 5 complaints (filed as 750i) |
2000 · 3 versions
| Version | Engine | Size | Power | Transmission | Drive | EPA | Owner complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 740i/740i Sport | not confirmed | 4.4 L V8 | — | 5-speed auto | RWD | 16–18 mpg | 32 complaints (filed as 740i) |
| 740il/740il Protection | not confirmed | 4.4 L V8 | — | 5-speed auto | RWD | 18 mpg | 32 complaints (filed as 740i) |
| 750il/750il Protection | not confirmed | 5.4 L V12 | — | 5-speed auto | RWD | 14 mpg | 2 complaints (filed as 750i) |
Engine sizes, transmissions, drive and MPG: EPA (fueleconomy.gov). Engine codes and power: BMW's ratings as listed in Wikipedia's BMW engine articles (US-rated figures can differ by a few hp); "not confirmed" means we couldn't source the code for that version. Owner complaints: NHTSA, about the whole car (any system), not only the engine. Index = the model year's Lemon Index (complaints per car sold vs the average car); it is shown for a version only when that was the only engine that year. A complaint count is not a failure rate: popular versions draw more complaints because more were sold.
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In owner complaints to the government, the top areas are transmission & drivetrain, engine, air bags.
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