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2025 BMW 740i

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2025 740i.

Transmission Automatic (S8)

The 2025 BMW 740i continues the model's flagship sedan lineage, utilizing an Automatic (S8) transmission to deliver an EPA-rated fuel economy of 25 mpg in the city and 31 on the highway for a 28 mpg combined figure. While this 2025 iteration falls beyond the model's documented 1993 to 2016 complaint history, that record reveals a stark range of prior reliability outcomes, peaking at 22 complaints in 1993 before dropping to a low of just one in 1996. As a result, the current model year sits entirely outside the bounds of the nameplate's historical reliability data, meaning its long-term dependability remains an open question rather than a proven continuation of past trends.

Model year202520232022

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

EPA fuel economy25/31/28 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses OE oil filter 11425A473E7. 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.

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter11425A473E7 alt 11427826799
Engine air filter13715A1BC51
Spark plug12125A523E0
Cabin air filter64115A547D4 alt 64115A547D8

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

TransmissionAutomatic (S8)

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length212.2 in
Overall width76.8 in
Overall height60.6 in
Wheelbase126.8 in
Curb weight4720 lb
Track (front / rear)65.7 / 65 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)53/47

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined25 / 31 / 28 mpg
DrivetrainRear-Wheel Drive
Passenger volume110 cu ft
Cargo volume14 cu ft
Recommended fuelPremium Gasoline

Performance & power Independent road tests

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.

4.6 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 4.60 sec — 2023 740 740i Sedan
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
2023740 740i Sedan 3.0L Turbo I-6 + Elec4.60 sec13.20 sec375 hpRWD

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

This vehicle uses condition-based service — it signals maintenance needs through its onboard service indicator rather than fixed mileage intervals. Items on the factory schedule:

ReplaceEngine Oil Filter · Spark Plugs · Engine Oil · Keyless Entry Remote Battery · Cabin Air Filter · Engine Air Filter Element
InspectWindshield Washer System · Parking Brake System · Underbody · Brake Line · Disc Brake Caliper · Brake Rotor · Air Bag System · Exterior Lighting
Road testUniversal Vehicle Operation
Inspect Fluid LevelEngine Coolant System
ResetTire Pressure Monitoring System
Drain, Refill & BleedBrake Hydraulic System

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

3
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
0
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
0
Owner complaints
0 involved a crash · 0 a fire
Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent
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No owner complaints on record with NHTSA for this vehicle.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 3 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

24V104000Electronic Stability Control (Esc)Reported 12/02/2024

BMW of North America, LLC. (BMW) is recalling certain 2023-2025 BMW, MINI, and Rolls-Royce vehicles. Please see the recall report for a complete list of models and model years. The integrated brake (IB) system may… Remedy: Dealers will replace the integrated brake system, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed between June and December 2024. Owners may contact BMW customer service at…

24V697000Electronic Stability Control (Esc):Control ModuleReported 18/09/2024

BMW of North America (BMW) is recalling certain 2023-2024 X1, 2024-2025 X5, 2025 X6, 2023-2025 X7, 740i, 760i, 2024 XM, 530i, 540i, i7, 750e, X2, 2024-2025 i5, 2024 Rolls Royce Spectre, 2025 MINI Countryman S ALL4, JCW… Remedy: Dealers will replace the integrated brake system, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 13, 2024. Owners can contact BMW Customer Service at…

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420
Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1
P0300
Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected
P0171
System too lean — Bank 1
P0455
Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak
P0128
Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature
P0442
Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

VIN tools

Decode factory build data for a specific vehicle by VIN.

VIN
Decode a VIN to confirm the transmission and build data for a specific 740i. OEM
Build data
Plant, GVWR class, engine and body data for any 17-character VIN.
Recalls
Check open recall campaigns against a specific vehicle by VIN.

Vehicles with shared specs

Find every vehicle that shares this one's battery, bulbs, oil capacity, platform or parts.

Engine oil filter 11425A473E7Engine air filter 13715A1BC51Spark plug 12125A523E0Cabin air filter 64115A547D4

Reference guides

Cross-vehicle references for the kinds of data on this page.

Vehicle recalls & TSBsOBD-II trouble codesMaintenance schedulesFluid capacities & specs

Frequently asked

Does the 2025 740i have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the 740i get?

EPA figures are 25 city / 31 highway / 28 combined mpg.