Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified
Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.
| At 150,000 mi | Oxygen Sensor (replace) |
Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2014 740i.
The 2014 BMW 740i is a passenger car built around an S8 automatic transmission, with an engine that takes 6.9 quarts of oil in 0W-30, 0W-40, or 5W-30 grade and returns EPA fuel economy ratings of 19 mpg city, 28 mpg highway, and 22 mpg combined. Set against a 1993–2016 complaint history that ranges from 22 owner reports in 1993 to a single report in 1996, the 2014's lone complaint—filed in the "Unknown or Other" area—ties for the model's quietest year on record. With just one recall attached, this generation offers researchers a notably clean data point within a nameplate whose reported problems have fluctuated substantially across more than two decades.
Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.
Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.
From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 49 · 900 CCA battery, OE oil filter 11428683168. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.
| Engine oil filter | 11428683168 alt 11428637820 |
| Engine air filter | 13717571355 |
| Spark plug | 12120037582 |
| Battery | 61217639053 |
| Front wiper blades | 61612147361 |
| Thermostat | 11538671516 |
| Cabin air filter | 64116809933 alt 64119272642 |
Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.
| Transmission | Automatic (S8) |
| EPA city / highway / combined | 19 / 28 / 22 mpg |
| Drivetrain | Rear-Wheel Drive |
| Passenger volume | 107 cu ft |
| Cargo volume | 14 cu ft |
| Recommended fuel | Premium Gasoline |
0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.
Independent road tests for the 740i of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.
| Year | Trim / engine | 0–60 | ¼ mile | HP | Drivetrain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 740 740Li xDrive Sedan 3.0L Turbo I-6 | 5.40 sec | 14.00 sec | 315 hp | AWD |
| 2015 | 740 740Ld xDrive Sedan 3.0L Turbo Diesel I-6 | 6.00 sec | 14.50 sec | 255 hp | AWD |
| 2015 | 740 740Ld xDrive Sedan 3.0L Turbo Diesel I-6 | 6.20 sec | 14.80 sec | 255 hp | AWD |
| 2015 | 740 740Ld xDrive Sedan 3.0L Turbo Diesel I-6 | 6.30 sec | 14.80 sec | 255 hp | AWD |
| 2011 | 740 740i Sedan 3.0L Twin-Turbo I-6 | 5.10 sec | 13.80 sec | 315 hp | RWD |
| 2011 | 740 740i Sedan 3.0L Twin-Turbo I-6 | 5.50 sec | 14.00 sec | 315 hp | RWD |
Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.
This engine holds 6.9 qt of 0W-30 / 0W-40 / 5W-30 engine oil, DOT 4 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 103 ft-lbs, the oil drain plug to M12 Bolts: 18.0, M22 Bolts: 44.0 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-5-3-6-2-4. Note the cylinder-head bolts finish on a torque angle (torque-to-yield) — they stretch permanently and should be replaced, not reused, during any head service.
| Automatic Transmission Fluid | BMW part number 83222152426 |
| Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity | 10.5-11.5 |
| Brake Fluid | DOT 4 |
| Differential Gear Oil Capacity | 1.7 Pints |
| Engine Oil | 0W-30 · 0W-40 · 5W-30 · 5W-40 |
| Engine Oil Capacity | 6.9 qt |
| Power Steering Fluid | Use Pentosin CHF 11S |
| Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug | M12 Bolts: 18.0, M22 Bolts: 44.0 ft-lbs |
| Lug Nuts | 103 ft-lbs |
| Cylinder Firing Order | 1-5-3-6-2-4 |
| Spark Plug Manufacturer | BMW |
| Refrigerant | R134a |
| Standard BCI Group Number | 49 |
| Standard BCI Cranking Performance | 900 cca |
| Optional BCI Group Number | 49 |
| Optional BCI Cranking Performance | 850 cca |
| Pressure Test | 21.7 psi |
| Radiator Cap Pressure Relief | 28-32 psi |
| Engine Compression | 145-232 psi |
| Brake Application | WITH FN3 |
| Torque to Knuckle | 81 ft-lbs |
| Minimum Pad Thickness | Front: 0.145; Rear: 0.145 pads |
| Brake Application | WITH FN3 |
| Rotor Nominal Thickness From | 1.181 in / 0.787 in / 0.945 in / 1.417 in |
| Rotor Nominal Thickness To | 1.181 in / 0.787 in / 0.945 in / 1.417 in |
| Rotor Minimum Machining | 0.031 in |
| Rotor Discard at or Under | 1.087 in / 0.692 in / 0.882 in / 1.354 in |
| 1 | 15 ft. lbs., Step 2: 140 | 15 ft. lbs |
Prep Do not reuse old bolts
| 1 | 22.0 ft. lbs. | 22 ft. lbs |
| 2 | 90 degrees | 90 degrees |
| 3 | Bolts 1-10 90 degrees | 90 degrees |
| 4 | 45 degrees | 45 degrees |
| 1 | 15 ft. lbs., Step 2: 70 | 15 ft. lbs |
Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.
| At 150,000 mi | Oxygen Sensor (replace) |
Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.
The 2014 BMW 740i sits at the low‑point of a sharp decline in federal complaints and recalls that began in the early 2000s, dropping from double‑digit complaints (12‑15) and several recalls per year to just one complaint and one recall in 2014. Across the generation, the number of Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs) also fell dramatically after a peak of over 300 in 2011‑2013, reaching 254 in 2014, indicating fewer reported systemic issues. Compared with the surrounding years, 2013 and 2015 each recorded the same single complaint and recall, while 2016 saw a rebound to 12 complaints (though no recalls), suggesting 2014 was part of a brief stability window. The lone complaint in 2014 is categorized as “Unknown Or Other,” and the data provide no detail on root cause. **Takeaway:** 2014 appears to be one of the cleaner years in this model’s recent history, making it a relatively safe choice for a used purchase.
All 1 complaints on record, top 1 components.
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.
Showing 1 of 1 campaigns on record for this vehicle.
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… Remedy: 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…
Showing 5 of 254 bulletins on record with NHTSA.
| Bulletin | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| B510819 | 2024-01-16 | Electrical System | The basic conditions for initializing the power windows are not met. |
| B611305 | 2024-01-11 | Electrical System | The electrical system of BMW vehicles has been subject to an ongoing development process… |
| B160623 | 2023-12-20 | Engine And Engine Cooling | Engine will crank but not start. There is no communication with the integrated fuel… |
| B653423 | 2023-11-22 | Electrical System | Customers may state that the alarm system (DWA) is not active after locking their… |
| B631323 | 2023-11-09 | Electrical System | The carpet welcome light(s) turns on either after a delay, or does not function at all. |
The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.
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Cross-vehicle references for the kinds of data on this page.
6.9 qt of 0W-30, 0W-40, 5W-30, 5W-40 OIL MEETING BMW SPECIFICATION LL01, per the factory manual.
NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.
EPA figures are 19 city / 28 highway / 22 combined mpg.