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NHTSA has only 2 owner complaints on file for the 2025 BMW 7 Series[1]. It also has 3 recalls[2], all tied to the brake system or stability control[3][4][5].

2owner complaints[1]
3recalls[2]
20–28MPG combined (EPA)[6]

Reported problems

NHTSA lists 2 owner complaints for this model year[1]. None mention a crash, a fire, an injury or a death[1]. These are unverified reports from owners, and one complaint can name more than one component.

Three component groups appear, each with 1 complaint:

This is a very small set of reports, so it says little about how the car behaves overall. It does show what two owners chose to report.

Recalls

Three recalls are on file, listed newest first. All three involve the integrated brake system, and the facts also mention ABS and stability control problems[3][4][5].

Because 26V422 says cars repaired under 24V104 need the new fix[3], check a specific car by VIN on NHTSA.gov before you buy.

Fuel economy

EPA lists four versions. The three gas versions use premium fuel[6][10][11]. The 750e uses premium fuel and electricity[12].

Version City / highway / combined MPG EPA annual fuel cost
740i Sedan, 3.0L 6-cyl turbo, rear-wheel drive[6] 25 / 31 / 28 $2,950
740i xDrive Sedan, 3.0L 6-cyl turbo, all-wheel drive[10] 24 / 31 / 27 $3,050
760i xDrive Sedan, 4.4L 8-cyl turbo, all-wheel drive[11] 18 / 25 / 20 $4,100

The 750e xDrive Sedan also uses electricity. EPA rates it at 25 MPGe combined with 470 miles of range[12].

The fuel cost figures use EPA's current fuel price assumptions, not prices from when the car was new.

Engine and size

The 3.0L 6-cylinder is rated from 308 to 375 hp, depending on version[13]. The 4.4L 8-cylinder is rated at 536 hp[14]. These are the ratings for EPA test vehicles.

Dimensions below are Canadian-market specifications and can differ slightly from US models.

740i 760i xDrive
Length[15][16] 212 in 212 in
Width[15][16] 77 in 77 in
Height[15][16] 61 in 61 in
Wheelbase[15][16] 127 in 127 in
Curb weight[15][16] 4,720 lb 5,095 lb

How 2025 compares with other years

1995: 26 complaints, 5 recalls19951996: 14 complaints, 3 recalls1997: 26 complaints, 3 recalls1998: 45 complaints, 1 recalls19981999: 21 complaints, 2 recalls2000: 36 complaints, 1 recalls2001: 49 complaints, 3 recalls20012002: 94 complaints, 3 recalls2003: 97 complaints, 4 recalls2004: 91 complaints, 4 recalls20042005: 49 complaints, 4 recalls2006: 317 complaints, 6 recalls2007: 127 complaints, 5 recalls20072008: 94 complaints, 3 recalls2009: 26 complaints, 3 recalls2010: 42 complaints, 3 recalls20102011: 60 complaints, 2 recalls2012: 51 complaints, 3 recalls2013: 24 complaints, 2 recalls20132014: 15 complaints, 2 recalls2015: 4 complaints, 2 recalls2016: 22 complaints, 1 recalls20162017: 11 complaints, 0 recalls2018: 6 complaints, 0 recalls2019: 4 complaints, 2 recalls20192020: 5 complaints, 7 recalls2021: 5 complaints, 7 recalls2022: 4 complaints, 1 recalls20222023: 23 complaints, 11 recalls2024: 6 complaints, 6 recalls2025: 2 complaints, 3 recalls22025
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA for each 7 Series model year. The 2025 is highlighted[2].
Show the numbers
Model yearComplaintsRecalls
1995265
1996143
1997263
1998451
1999212
2000361
2001493
2002943
2003974
2004914
2005494
20063176
20071275
2008943
2009263
2010423
2011602
2012513
2013242
2014152
201542
2016221
2017110
201860
201942
202057
202157
202241
20232311
202466
202523

NHTSA shows 2 complaints and 3 recalls for the 2025 model year[2]. Only 2 complaints is fewer than any model year from 1995 to 2024[2]. The 2026 and 2027 model years show 0 complaints and 0 recalls[2].

On recalls, 2025 has fewer than 2023 with 11, 2020 and 2021 with 7 each, and 2024 with 6[2]. It has more than 2017, 2018, 2026 and 2027, which show 0, and more than 1998, 2000, 2016 and 2022, which show 1 each[2].

Complaint counts are not adjusted for sales, so treat this as a rough guide only.

Should you buy a used 2025 7 Series?

The complaint record is very thin, with 2 reports and no crashes, fires or injuries[1]. The bigger item is the brake recalls, including 26V422, which covers cars that may already have had an earlier brake repair[3]. Check the VIN on NHTSA.gov and ask the seller for proof that every recall was done. Compare versions by fuel cost too, since the 740i is rated at 28 combined MPG and the 760i xDrive at 20[6][11]. Our data does not cover reliability ratings or safety ratings, so look elsewhere for those.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most reported problems on the 2025 BMW 7 Series?
NHTSA has only 2 complaints[1]. They touch rear visibility, a power train shutdown warning and forward collision avoidance, with 1 complaint per group[7][8][9].
Has the 2025 BMW 7 Series been recalled?
Yes, 3 recalls are on file[2]: 26V422, 24V697 and 24V104. All involve the integrated brake system or stability control[3][4][5].
What is the gas mileage of the 2025 BMW 7 Series?
EPA rates the 740i at 28 combined MPG[6], the 740i xDrive at 27[10] and the 760i xDrive at 20[11]. The 750e xDrive is rated 25 MPGe combined[12].
How much horsepower does the 2025 7 Series have?
The 3.0L 6-cylinder is rated 308 to 375 hp[13]. The 4.4L 8-cylinder is rated 536 hp[14].

Facts and sources

  1. NHTSA has 2 owner complaints on file for the 2025 BMW 7 Series (0 mention a crash, 0 a fire, 0 injuries, 0 deaths reported). NHTSA vehicle records
  2. Owner complaints and recalls for every BMW 7 Series model year (chart above). NHTSA recall database
  3. Recall 26V422, filed July 1, 2026: Electronic Stability Control (Esc). NHTSA recall database
  4. Recall 24V697, filed September 18, 2024: Electronic Stability Control (Esc) › Control Module. NHTSA recall database
  5. Recall 24V104, filed February 12, 2024: Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Power Assist › Electric › Control Module. NHTSA recall database
  6. EPA rating for 740i Sedan, 3.0L 6-cyl turbo, Automatic (S8), Premium, Rear-Wheel Drive: 25 city / 31 highway / 28 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $2,950. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
  7. 1 complaints name the visibility/wiper component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
  8. 1 complaints name the power train component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
  9. 1 complaints name the forward collision avoidance component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
  10. EPA rating for 740i xDrive Sedan, 3.0L 6-cyl turbo, Automatic (S8), Premium, All-Wheel Drive: 24 city / 31 highway / 27 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $3,050. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
  11. EPA rating for 760i xDrive Sedan, 4.4L 8-cyl turbo, Automatic (S8), Premium, All-Wheel Drive: 18 city / 25 highway / 20 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $4,100. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
  12. EPA rating for 750e xDrive Sedan, 3.0L 6-cyl turbo, Automatic (S8), Premium and Electricity: 25 MPGe combined, 470 miles of range. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
  13. EPA Test Car List, 2025 BMW 7 Series with 3.0L 6-cylinder: rated 308 to 375 hp depending on version. www.epa.gov
  14. EPA Test Car List, 2025 BMW 7 Series with 4.4L 8-cylinder: rated 536 hp. www.epa.gov
  15. Transport Canada specifications via NHTSA vPIC, 7 SERIES 740i 4DR SEDAN: length 212 in, width 77 in, height 61 in, wheelbase 127 in, curb weight 4,720 lb (converted from centimeters and kilograms). vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov
  16. Transport Canada specifications via NHTSA vPIC, 7 SERIES 760i xDRIVE 4DR SEDAN: length 212 in, width 77 in, height 61 in, wheelbase 127 in, curb weight 5,095 lb (converted from centimeters and kilograms). vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov

Complaints submitted to NHTSA by owners; unverified reports, one complaint can name several components. Complaint counts are not normalized by sales; compare years of the same model, not different models. EPA annual fuel cost uses EPA's current fuel price assumptions, not the price when the car was new. Horsepower is the rating listed for EPA test vehicles. Dimensions are Canadian-market specifications and can differ slightly from US models.