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2014 BMW 7 Series
Sedan · 2010–2027 · 7 Series, ActiveHybrid 7, ALPINA B7
Which year to buy
Best betNo standoutNo year is clearly better than the rest
Newest we'd buy2025The latest year rated a good buy
Avoid2010Far more serious problems than usual
Be careful2011–2012, 2023–2024More problems; check the recalls were done
Bar height: serious owner complaints to NHTSA for that year, against this model's usual year.
2014GOOD BUYSerious complaints 0.7× usual Extended coverage
Few complaints for any year of this model, so the data can't tell this year apart much. 5 serious complaints of 5, the most about engine and engine cooling (1) and engine (1); 0.7× this model's usual share of all serious complaints about 2014 vehicles. 1 recall.
Fixes and extended coverage
- Extended coverage The malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) lights up after performing the Vehicle Test diagnosis fault(s) relating to the rear monitoring oxygen sensor(s) may be recorded in the DME fault memory. (B010319, Apr 2019)
- Extended coverage N63T ENGINE FUEL INJECTORS: LIMITED WARRANTY EXTENSION TO 10 YEARS/120,000 MILES: For the eligible vehicles, BMW of North America, LLC (ÒBMW NAÓ) is extending the limited warranty for the vehicleÕs engine fuel injectors to: (B010518, Jul 2018)
- Extended coverage N63T HIGH PRESSURE FUEL PUMP HDP LIMITED WARRANTY EXTENSION TO 10 YEARS/120,000 MILES: For the eligible vehicles, BMW of North America, LLC (ÒBMW NAÓ) is extending the limited warranty for the vehicleÕs high pressure fuel pump to: (B011817, Jul 2018)
- Extended coverage ?N63T CRANKCASE VENTILATION LINES: LIMITED WARRANTY EXTENSION TO 10 YEARS/120,000 MILEAGE. For the eligible vehicles, BMW of North America, LLC (?BMW NA?) is extending the limited warranty for the engine Crankcase Ventilation Lines to: 10 years/120,000 miles as determined by the vehicle's original… (B011218, Sep 2018)
- Extended coverage N55 PRESSURE SWITCH - LEAK DIAGNOSIS MODULE (NVLD): LIMITED WARRANTY EXTENSION TO 10 YEARS/120,000 MILES. INFORMATION For the eligible vehicles, BMW of North America, LLC (""BMW NA"") is extending the limited warranty for the pressure switch, leak diagnosis module (NVLD) to: 10 years/120,000 miles… (B011016, Aug 2016)
- Extended coverage N63T PRESSURE SWITCH - LEAK DIAGNOSIS MODULE (NVLD): LIMITED WARRANTY EXTENSION TO 10 YEARS/120,000 MILES. INFORMATION For the above-referenced vehicles, BMW of North America, LLC (""BMW NA"") is extending the limited warranty for the pressure switch, leak diagnosis module (NVLD) to: 10… (B011216, Aug 2016)
From the manufacturer's bulletins filed with NHTSA. A dealer can look up whether a car has had the work done or is still covered.
5 owner complaints · 1 recall (check a car's VIN for open recalls) · EPA combined: 19–22 mpg · NHTSA: — · 2014 trims and features
Every 7 Series year's verdict →
Verdicts computed from NHTSA owner complaints, defect investigations and recalls. NHTSA doesn't publish sales, so only big differences count. (How we judge.) Data checked 2026-10-06.
Trims and features
Engines: 3.0L 6-cyl turbo, 315–350 hp; 4.4L 8-cyl turbo, 400–448 hp · Drive: AWD, RWD
2014 7 Series trims
| 750i/Alpina B7 | 750i xDrive/Alpina B7 xDrive |
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base price, seating and driver-assistance equipment from NHTSA's vehicle database (vPIC), as BMW reports it. Tech and comfort features (CarPlay, heated seats, sunroof) for BMW aren't in our data yet. "—": not verified in our sources. "Varies": standard on some versions of the trim.
Year by year
| Year | Engines | Drive | Fuel economy | Crash rating | Recalls | Owner complaints | Most-reported problem | CarPlay |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo, 375–483 hp 4.4L 8-cyl turbo, 536 hp | AWD, RWD | 20–28 mpg | Not rated | 1 | 0 | — | — |
| 2025 | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo, 375–483 hp 4.4L 8-cyl turbo, 536 hp | AWD, RWD | 20–28 mpg | Not rated | 0 | 2 | Power train (1) | Yes |
| 2024 | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo, 375–483 hp 4.4L 8-cyl turbo, 536 hp | AWD, RWD | 20–28 mpg | Not rated | 0 | 8 | Service brakes (4) | Yes |
| 2023 | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo, 375 hp 4.4L 8-cyl turbo, 536 hp | AWD, RWD | 21–27 mpg | Not rated | 0 | 23 | Service brakes (10) | Yes |
| 2022 | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo 4.4L 8-cyl turbo, 523 hp 6.6L 12-cyl turbo | AWD, RWD | 16–25 mpg | Not rated | 0 | 4 | Electrical system (3) | Yes |
| 2021 | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo 4.4L 8-cyl turbo 6.6L 12-cyl turbo | AWD, RWD | 16–25 mpg | Not rated | 0 | 5 | Wheels (2) | Yes |
| 2020 | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo, 335 hp 4.4L 8-cyl turbo, 523 hp 6.6L 12-cyl turbo, 601 hp | AWD, RWD | 16–24 mpg | Not rated | 0 | 5 | Electrical system (2) | Yes |
| 2019 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, 255 hp 3.0L 6-cyl turbo, 322 hp 4.4L 8-cyl turbo, 443 hp 6.6L 12-cyl turbo, 600 hp | AWD, RWD | 16–27 mpg | Not rated | 0 | 5 | Power train (1) | Yes |
| 2018 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, 255 hp 3.0L 6-cyl turbo, 322 hp 4.4L 8-cyl turbo, 443 hp 6.6L 12-cyl turbo, 600 hp | AWD, RWD | 16–27 mpg | Not rated | 0 | 8 | Electrical system (2) | Yes |
| 2017 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, 255 hp 3.0L 6-cyl turbo, 320 hp 4.4L 8-cyl turbo, 448 hp 6.6L 12-cyl turbo, 600 hp | AWD, RWD | 16–27 mpg | Not rated | 0 | 12 | Engine (4) | Yes |
| 2016 | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo, 320 hp 4.4L 8-cyl turbo, 448 hp | AWD, RWD | 19–24 mpg | — | 0 | 20 | Electrical system (4) | No |
| 2015 | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo, 315–350 hp 4.4L 8-cyl turbo, 400–448 hp | AWD, RWD | 19–22 mpg | — | 1 | 1 | Engine (1) | No |
| 2014 | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo, 315–350 hp 4.4L 8-cyl turbo, 400–448 hp | AWD, RWD | 19–22 mpg | — | 1 | 5 | Unknown or other (1) | No |
| 2013 | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo, 315 hp 4.4L 8-cyl turbo, 400–455 hp | AWD, RWD | 19–22 mpg | — | 1 | 8 | Power train (4) | No |
| 2012 | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo, 315 hp 4.4L 8-cyl turbo, 400–455 hp | AWD, RWD | 16–20 mpg | — | 2 | 22 | Engine (12) | No |
| 2011 | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo, 315 hp 4.4L 8-cyl turbo, 400–455 hp | AWD, RWD | 16–20 mpg | — | 1 | 20 | Engine (9) | No |
| 2010 | 4.4L 8-cyl turbo, 400 hp | AWD, RWD | 16–17 mpg | Not rated | 0 | 48 | Engine (27) | No |
Owner complaints are unverified reports to NHTSA, counted as filed: older years have had longer to collect them and sales aren't adjusted for, so see Which year to buy for a fair comparison. Most-reported problem: the component named in the most complaints that year. Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Apple.
Which years have…
Wireless Apple CarPlayWireless Android AutoApple CarPlay (wired or wireless)Wireless phone chargingHead-up displayAWD or 4WDHybrid, plug-in hybrid or electricAdaptive cruise with stop and goLane centeringBlind-spot monitoring360-degree cameraHeated front seatsHeated second-row seatsVentilated (cooled) seatsHeated steering wheelLeather seatsRemote startSunroof or moonroofPanoramic roof
Apple lists CarPlay for: 7 Series 2017–2025, 7 Series 2023–2025 (Apple).
Every NHTSA-rated version: crash ratings, safety tech, recalls, complaints
| Year | Version | Stars | Forward collision warning | Lane departure warning | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | BMW 7 SERIES HYBRID SEDAN 4 DR PHEV AWD | Not Rated | No | No | 1 | 0 |
| 2026 | BMW 7 SERIES SEDAN 4 DR N/A AWD | Not Rated | No | No | 1 | 0 |
| 2026 | BMW 7 SERIES SEDAN 4 DR N/A RWD | Not Rated | No | No | 1 | 0 |
| 2025 | BMW 7 Series Hybrid Sedan 4 DR AWD | Not Rated | No | No | 5 | 2 |
| 2024 | BMW 7 Series Sedan 4 DR AWD | Not Rated | No | No | 8 | 8 |
| 2024 | BMW 7 Series Sedan 4 DR RWD | Not Rated | No | No | 8 | 8 |
| 2023 | BMW 7 Series Sedan 4 DR AWD | Not Rated | No | No | 11 | 23 |
| 2023 | BMW 7 Series Sedan 4 DR RWD | Not Rated | No | No | 11 | 23 |
| 2022 | BMW 7 Series 4 DR AWD | Not Rated | No | No | 2 | 4 |
| 2022 | BMW 7 Series 4 DR RWD | Not Rated | No | No | 2 | 4 |
| 2022 | BMW 745e xDrive 4 DR AWD | Not Rated | No | No | 1 | 0 |
| 2022 | BMW ALPINA B7 xDrive 4 DR AWD | Not Rated | No | No | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | BMW 7 Series 4 DR AWD | Not Rated | Standard | Standard | 9 | 3 |
| 2021 | BMW 7 Series 4 DR RWD | Not Rated | Standard | Standard | 9 | 3 |
| 2021 | BMW 745e xDrive 4 DR AWD | Not Rated | Standard | Standard | 4 | 0 |
| 2021 | BMW ALPINA B7 xDrive 4 DR AWD | Not Rated | Standard | Standard | 1 | 0 |
| 2020 | BMW 7 Series 4 DR RWD | Not Rated | No | No | 9 | 5 |
| 2020 | BMW 7 Series 4 DR AWD | Not Rated | No | No | 9 | 5 |
| 2020 | BMW 745e 4 DR AWD | Not Rated | No | No | 1 | 0 |
| 2020 | BMW ALPINA B7 4 DR AWD | Not Rated | No | No | 1 | 0 |
| 2019 | BMW 7 Series 4 DR AWD | Not Rated | Standard | Standard | 3 | 4 |
| 2019 | BMW 7 Series 4 DR RWD | Not Rated | Standard | Standard | 3 | 4 |
| 2019 | BMW 740e 4 DR AWD | Not Rated | Standard | Standard | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | BMW Alpina B7 4 DR AWD | Not Rated | Standard | Standard | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | BMW 7 Series 4 DR AWD | Not Rated | Optional | Optional | 1 | 8 |
| 2018 | BMW 7 Series 4 DR RWD | Not Rated | Optional | Optional | 1 | 8 |
| 2018 | BMW 7 Series PHEV 4 DR RWD | Not Rated | Optional | Optional | 1 | 8 |
| 2018 | BMW Alpina B7 4 DR AWD | Not Rated | Optional | Optional | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | BMW 7 Series 4 DR AWD | Not Rated | No | No | 0 | 12 |
| 2017 | BMW 7 Series 4 DR RWD | Not Rated | No | No | 0 | 12 |
| 2017 | BMW 7 Series PHEV 4 DR RWD | Not Rated | No | No | 0 | 12 |
| 2017 | BMW Alpina B7 4 DR AWD | Not Rated | No | No | 0 | 0 |
| 2010 | BMW 7 Series 4-DR w/SAB | Not Rated | No | Optional | 3 | 48 |
Source: NHTSA.
Every EPA-rated version: engines and combined mpg
| Year | EPA model | Engines | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 740i Sedan | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo | 28 |
| 2026 | 740i xDrive Sedan | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo | 27 |
| 2026 | 750e xDrive Sedan | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo | 24 |
| 2026 | 760i xDrive Sedan | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.4 L, Turbo | 20 |
| 2025 | 740i Sedan | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo | 28 |
| 2025 | 740i xDrive Sedan | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo | 27 |
| 2025 | 750e xDrive Sedan | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo | 25 |
| 2025 | 760i xDrive Sedan | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.4 L, Turbo | 20 |
| 2024 | 740i Sedan | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo | 28 |
| 2024 | 740i xDrive Sedan | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo | 27 |
| 2024 | 760i xDrive Sedan | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.4 L, Turbo | 20 |
| 2023 | 740i Sedan | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo | 27 |
| 2023 | 760i xDrive Sedan | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.4 L, Turbo | 21 |
| 2022 | 740i Sedan | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo | 25 |
| 2022 | 740i xDrive Sedan | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo | 23 |
| 2022 | 745e xDrive | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo | 22 |
| 2022 | 750i xDrive Sedan | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.4 L, Turbo | 19 |
| 2022 | Alpina B7 xDrive | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.4 L, Turbo | 19 |
| 2022 | M760i xDrive Sedan | Auto (S8), 12 cyl, 6.6 L, Turbo | 16 |
| 2021 | 740i | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo | 25 |
| 2021 | 740i xDrive | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo | 23 |
| 2021 | 745e xDrive | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo | 22 |
| 2021 | 750i xDrive | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.4 L, Turbo | 19 |
| 2021 | Alpina B7 | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.4 L, Turbo | 19 |
| 2021 | M760i xDrive | Auto (S8), 12 cyl, 6.6 L, Turbo | 16 |
| 2020 | 740i | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo | 24 |
| 2020 | 740i xDrive | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo | 23 |
| 2020 | 745e xDrive | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo | 22 |
| 2020 | 750i xDrive | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.4 L, Turbo | 20 |
| 2020 | Alpina B7 | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.4 L, Turbo | 20 |
| 2020 | M760i xDrive | Auto (S8), 12 cyl, 6.6 L, Turbo | 16 |
| 2019 | 740e xDrive | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo | 27 |
| 2019 | 740i | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo | 24 |
| 2019 | 740i xDrive | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo | 23 |
| 2019 | 750i | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.4 L, Turbo | 21 |
| 2019 | 750i xDrive | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.4 L, Turbo | 20 |
| 2019 | Alpina B7 xDrive | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.4 L, Turbo | 20 |
| 2019 | M760i xDrive | Auto (S8), 12 cyl, 6.6 L, Turbo | 16 |
| 2018 | 740e xDrive | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo | 27 |
| 2018 | 740i | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo | 24 |
| 2018 | 740i xDrive | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo | 23 |
| 2018 | 750i | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.4 L, Turbo | 20 |
| 2018 | 750i xDrive | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.4 L, Turbo | 19 |
| 2018 | Alpina B7 xDrive | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.4 L, Turbo | 19 |
| 2018 | M760i xDrive | Auto (S8), 12 cyl, 6.6 L, Turbo | 16 |
| 2017 | 740e xDrive | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo | 27 |
| 2017 | 740i | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo | 24 |
| 2017 | 740i xDrive | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo | 22 |
| 2017 | 750i | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.4 L, Turbo | 20 |
| 2017 | 750i xDrive | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.4 L, Turbo | 19 |
| 2017 | Alpina B7 xDrive | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.4 L, Turbo | 18 |
| 2017 | M760i xDrive | Auto (S8), 12 cyl, 6.6 L, Turbo | 16 |
| 2016 | 740i | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo | 24 |
| 2016 | 750i | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.4 L, Turbo | 20 |
| 2016 | 750i xDrive | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.4 L, Turbo | 19 |
| 2015 | 740i | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo | 22 |
| 2015 | 750i | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.4 L, Turbo | 20 |
| 2015 | 750i xDrive | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.4 L, Turbo | 19 |
| 2015 | Alpina B7 LWB | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.4 L, Turbo | 19 |
| 2015 | Alpina B7 LWB xDrive | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.4 L, Turbo | 19 |
| 2015 | Alpina B7 SWB | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.4 L, Turbo | 19 |
| 2015 | Alpina B7 SWB xDrive | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.4 L, Turbo | 19 |
| 2014 | 740i | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo | 22 |
| 2014 | 750i | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.4 L, Turbo | 20 |
| 2014 | 750i xDrive | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.4 L, Turbo | 19 |
| 2014 | Alpina B7 LWB | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.4 L, Turbo | 19 |
| 2014 | Alpina B7 LWB xDrive | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.4 L, Turbo | 19 |
| 2014 | Alpina B7 SWB | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.4 L, Turbo | 19 |
| 2014 | Alpina B7 SWB xDrive | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.4 L, Turbo | 19 |
| 2013 | 740i | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo | 22 |
| 2013 | 750i | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.4 L, Turbo | 19 |
| 2013 | 750i xDrive | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.4 L, Turbo | 19 |
| 2013 | Alpina B7 LWB | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.4 L, Turbo | 19 |
| 2013 | Alpina B7 LWB xDrive | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.4 L, Turbo | 19 |
| 2013 | Alpina B7 SWB | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.4 L, Turbo | 19 |
| 2013 | Alpina B7 SWB xDrive | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.4 L, Turbo | 19 |
| 2012 | 740i | Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo | 20 |
| 2012 | 750i | Auto (S6), 8 cyl, 4.4 L, Turbo | 17 |
| 2012 | 750i xDrive | Auto (S6), 8 cyl, 4.4 L, Turbo | 16 |
| 2012 | ActiveHybrid 7 | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.4 L, Turbo | 20 |
| 2012 | Alpina B7 LWB | Auto (S6), 8 cyl, 4.4 L, Turbo | 17 |
| 2012 | Alpina B7 LWB xDrive | Auto (S6), 8 cyl, 4.4 L, Turbo | 16 |
| 2012 | Alpina B7 SWB | Auto (S6), 8 cyl, 4.4 L, Turbo | 17 |
| 2012 | Alpina B7 SWB xDrive | Auto (S6), 8 cyl, 4.4 L, Turbo | 16 |
| 2011 | 740i | Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo | 20 |
| 2011 | 750i | Auto (S6), 8 cyl, 4.4 L, Turbo | 17 |
| 2011 | 750i xDrive | Auto (S6), 8 cyl, 4.4 L, Turbo | 16 |
| 2011 | Alpina B7 LWB | Auto (S6), 8 cyl, 4.4 L, Turbo | 17 |
| 2011 | Alpina B7 LWB xDrive | Auto (S6), 8 cyl, 4.4 L, Turbo | 16 |
| 2011 | Alpina B7 SWB | Auto (S6), 8 cyl, 4.4 L, Turbo | 17 |
| 2011 | Alpina B7 SWB xDrive | Auto (S6), 8 cyl, 4.4 L, Turbo | 16 |
| 2010 | 750i | Auto (S6), 8 cyl, 4.4 L, Turbo | 17 |
| 2010 | 750i xDrive | Auto (S6), 8 cyl, 4.4 L, Turbo | 16 |
Source: fueleconomy.gov.