Model year guide

2013 BMW 740li

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2013 BMW 740li is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 1 on record.

2013 BMW 740li at a glance

Safety recalls1
Combined22 mpg

Free: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.

2013 BMW 740li recalls 1

Exterior Lighting NHTSA Campaign #17V379000 · 14/06/2017

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2013-2015 740i, 740Li, 740Lxi, 750i, 750xi, 750Li and 750Lxi and 2014 ActiveHybrid 7 vehicles. The affected vehicles may have received incorrect replacement left rear taillight assemblies. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

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.

Source: U.S. NHTSA, checked 7 Oct 2026. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.

2013 BMW 740li MPG & running costs

Combined22 mpg
City19 mpg
Highway28 mpg
Est. annual fuel cost$3,750
EPA size classLarge Cars
TransmissionAutomatic (S8)
Forced inductionTurbocharged
Passenger volume115 cu ft
Cargo volume18 cu ft
5-yr fuel cost vs average new car$6,750 more

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 2013 BMW 740li costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$18,750
Fuel only$18,750
Per mile$0.25

How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. There aren't enough comparable listings to estimate depreciation for this model, so it is left out. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.

2013 BMW 740li trims & engines on record

Engines
3.0L 4-cyl 315 hp

2013 BMW 740li vehicles on record

2013 BMW 740li — frequently asked questions

Does the 2013 BMW 740li have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 2013 BMW 740li. Whether an individual car still needs a recall repair depends on its VIN — check it on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer. Recall repairs are free.

What gas mileage does the 2013 BMW 740li get?

The 2013 BMW 740li has a U.S. EPA estimate of 22 mpg combined (19 city / 28 highway).

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.