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2013 BMW 740Li problems
The 2013 BMW 740Li has 1 active recall campaign on file and only 7 owner complaints in the NHTSA database. Often that means the recall caught it before the field did.
The 2013 BMW 740Li has 7 NHTSA owner complaints and 1 recall on file (U.S. federal records, as of September 2026). Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation.
Limited NHTSA data — only 7 complaints on file. The score reflects what's reported, but a small sample skews easily. 1 active recall on file.
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Should you avoid this 2013 740Li?
Not enough data for a verdict
Only 7 NHTSA complaints on file — too few for a confident call. The 1 active recall above remain authoritative; read those first.
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What owners are saying
recent NHTSA-filed complaints · verbatim
2013 740Li· fuel system
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 BMW 740li. While driving approximately 50 MPH, the fuel compromised warning light illuminated, the vehicle shut off, and the steering wheel seized. The vehicle was taken to a dealer for diagnostic testing and the fuel pump was replaced. The…
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 BMW 740li. While driving 60 MPH, the contact heard an abnormal noise coming from the front of the vehicle. Afterwards, the vehicle shifted into first gear and veered to the shoulder of the road. The contact turned the vehicle off and on while the…
My wife has had surgery and needs a seat cushion. When we use it on the front passenger side the air bag off light goes on. BMW offers no solution. "you may not use a non BMW authorized cushion" on you passenger seat. I asked for an authorized BMW cushion, they said non exists.…
Ii was on florida turnpike late night around 10.30pm with my wife going south and all of sudden we hear loud noise from our car and the car started to shut off by itself in the middle of the highway . I was going on 70 miles per hour and was very lucky that there was only few…
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BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2013-2015 740i, 740Li, 740Lxi, 750i, 750xi, 750Li and 750Lxi and 2014 ActiveHybrid 7 vehicles
Vehicles with the incorrect left rear lamp assemblies may be less conspicuous to other drivers, possibly increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicles and replace any incorrect left rear taillight assemblies, free of charge. The recall began August 11, 2017. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Common questions
Is the 2013 BMW 740Li reliable?
Limited NHTSA data. Only 7 owner complaints have been filed for the 2013 BMW 740Li, which is not enough for a meaningful reliability score. Active recalls (if any) are listed on this page and remain authoritative — those are verified defects regardless of complaint volume. For a confident reliability read we look for at least 10 owner complaints in the federal database.
Should you avoid the 2013 BMW 740Li?
Only 7 NHTSA complaints on file — too few for a confident call. The 1 active recall above remain authoritative; read those first. We don't issue a buy/avoid verdict on the 2013 BMW 740Li without a meaningful complaint sample — doing so off a handful of filings would be guesswork.
What should I check before buying a used 2013 BMW 740Li?
There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on the 2013 BMW 740Li to flag a standout failure pattern. Run the VIN for open recalls — those are free to fix regardless of warranty — get a standard pre-purchase inspection, and ask the seller for service records.
Is the 2013 BMW 740Li a good used car to buy?
Hard to say from federal data alone — only 7 owner complaints have been filed. Lean on the recall list above, a pre-purchase inspection, and a vehicle-history report on the specific VIN. Our data tells you what the model is known for; a history report tells you what that exact car has been through.
What's the most common problem on the 2013 BMW 740Li?
No problem area has crossed our reporting threshold yet, which is a good sign for this vehicle.
What's the most expensive thing that goes wrong?
Major repair items haven't been flagged often enough on this vehicle to single one out.
How do I check if my BMW 740Li has open recalls?
Paste your VIN into the decoder at the top of this page. We pull live from NHTSA, so you'll see exactly which campaigns apply to your vehicle and whether the dealer has logged the fix. Recall repairs are always free regardless of mileage or warranty status.
Is an extended warranty worth it on a 2013 BMW 740Li?
Hard to say from NHTSA data alone with only 7 complaints on file. A quality service contract runs $1,800–3,500 over 3 years. The decision comes down to your specific situation: vehicle cost, miles on it, how long you plan to keep it, and whether you can absorb a $3K–$8K repair without straining cashflow. With limited public data on this vehicle, lean on the recall list above and check owner forums before committing.
Recall and complaint data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database, last synced 6 days ago. Verify the raw federal record at
nhtsa.gov/vehicle/2013/BMW/740Li.
Editorial commentary written by ProblemsByVin contributors and reviewed by ASE-certified mechanics.
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