2013 BMW 740i vs 2013 Volvo VHD
Reliability comparison based on NHTSA recall and complaint records.
2013 BMW 740i
2013 Volvo VHD
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These come from different vehicle segments, which means we're not declaring a winner here. The 2013 BMW 740i scores 4.8; the 2013 Volvo VHD scores 4.6. Different testing populations, different driving patterns, different categories of failure. Use the data below to understand what each one is good at and what each one breaks.
Bottom line: these are different categories of vehicle. Pick based on what you actually need it for. We're showing the reliability data so you can factor in long-term ownership cost, not pick a winner.
Common questions
Which is more reliable, the 2013 BMW 740i or the 2013 Volvo VHD?
Based on the NHTSA data we track, the 2013 BMW 740i comes out ahead with a reliability score of 4.8 versus 4.6. The margin is narrow, so the verdict could shift if you weight specific categories differently or factor in your own use case.
What goes wrong more often on the 2013 BMW 740i?
On the categories we tracked, the 2013 BMW 740i doesn't show meaningfully more complaints than the 2013 Volvo VHD. Both have similar issue patterns.
What goes wrong more often on the 2013 Volvo VHD?
On the categories we tracked, the 2013 Volvo VHD doesn't show meaningfully more complaints than the 2013 BMW 740i. The two are running close.
Which has more recalls?
The 2013 Volvo VHD has more active recalls (2 vs 0). Total count is less important than severity, though — a vehicle with one critical recall and zero moderate ones is generally riskier than one with five moderate recalls.
Is an extended warranty worth it on either of these?
Both vehicles are out of factory bumper-to-bumper coverage at this point. Combined repair exposure across the top problem categories runs around $0 on the higher-risk vehicle. A quality service contract typically costs $1,800–3,500 over 3 years, so a single major failure usually pays for the contract. The math favors warranty coverage on whichever vehicle you choose, especially if you plan to keep it past 100,000 miles.