2011 BMW 740LI Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

2011 BMW 740LI recalls

No safety recalls on file for the 2011 BMW 740LI.

Most common 2011 BMW 740LI problems

Problem areas named in the 11 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem area	Reports
Electrical System	4
Engine	3
Fuel/Propulsion System	3
Unknown Or Other	2
Power Train	2
Air Bags	1
Structure	1

What owners report

2024-02-29, Power Train
The contact owns a 2011 BMW 740LI. The contact stated that the transmission failed to shift into park (P) and inadvertently shifted into neutral (N). The contact applied the parking brake while the transmission was shifted to neutral (N) to turn off the vehicle. The Transmission Malfunction message was displayed. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed and determined that the TCM needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 57,000.

2022-01-05, Electrical System
Vehicle is equipped with soft closing doors. Passenger door actuator malfunctioned which prevented the passenger door from locking. That malfunction short circuited the entire vehicle locking system. It created a unsafe driving condition which locked the driver side door from the inside and outside of the vehicle. Basically locking the driver inside the car. The only way for the driver to exit the vehicle was to climb to another door. If the driver was in a accident and needed to exit the car immediately, he wouldn't be able to do it.

2022-01-04, Electrical System
Electric water pump failed. While driving, engine overheated and warning light illuminated. I immediately pulled over and my car was towed in for repairs. Why wasn't the N54 engine not included in the recall campaign#11V-521? Also, my fuel line was found to be leaking when this car was towed in for the electric water pump repairs. I did smell fuel on days prior to this incident, but I mistakenly ignored the smells. This whole incident had the potential to be catastrophic.

2020-09-28, Fuel/Propulsion System
THE CAR MISFIRE DUE FAULTY INJECTOR THEY DIDN'T REPLACE THE FAULTY INJECTOR WITH THE NEW ONE

2020-08-26, Power Train
THE GEAR SHIFTER BLINKS IN NEUTRAL WHEN THE CAR IS IN PARK. A NOTIFICATION ON THE DISPLAY SAYS "SECURE VEHICLE WITH PARKING BREAK WHEN STATIONARY.

2011 BMW 740LI questions

Does the 2011 BMW 740LI have any recalls?

No. NHTSA has no safety recalls on file for the 2011 BMW 740LI at this time.

What are the most common problems with the 2011 BMW 740LI?

Based on 11 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Electrical System (4), Engine (3), Fuel/Propulsion System (3).

How do I check if a recall on my 2011 BMW 740LI has been fixed?

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