2016 BMW 7 Series
The Verdict
Worst problem area
Airbags & Restraints
Airbags & Restraints leads by volume: 7 of 25 complaints (28%) mention it. Complaints mentioning Driver Assistance & Speed Control include more crash reports (1) than those mentioning any other identified area.
Complaints filed rose from 6 in 2015 to 25 in 2016.
Data last changed . Sources: NHTSA complaints and recalls, EPA fuel economy data. Methodology
Cost, Fuel Economy & Complaint History
| Category | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | vs. 2016 Large Cars |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual fuel cost ($) | 3,100–5,150 | 3,100–5,150 | 3,250–4,100 | 2,850–4,850 | 2,850–4,850 | |
| Combined MPG | 15–25 | 15–26 | 19–24 | 16–27 | 16–27 | |
| City / Highway MPG | 13–22 / 20–30 | 13–23 / 20–31 | 16–21 / 24–29 | 13–25 / 20–29 | 13–25 / 20–29 | |
| CO₂ tailpipe (g/mi) | 350–584 | 350–584 | 374–460 | 372–571 | 372–571 | |
| Complaints filed | 14 | 6 | 25 | 12 | 8 | |
| Recalls issued | 2 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 1 | |
| Crash-involved complaints | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | |
| Fire-involved complaints | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Injuries reported | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Configurations compared | 13 | 14 | 3 | 7 | 7 |
Not compared: this database has no vehicle sales or registration figures, so a raw count mostly reflects how many were sold, not how safe the vehicle is.
Common questions
How many recalls does the 2016 BMW 7 Series have?
1 NHTSA recall campaign as of Sep 16, 2026. Check your VIN with NHTSA to see whether one applies to your car.
What is the most common complaint about the 2016 BMW 7 Series?
Airbags & Restraints: 7 of 25 NHTSA complaints (28%) mention it.
What gas mileage does the 2016 BMW 7 Series get?
EPA rates it 19–24 MPG combined across 3 configurations.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2016 BMW 7 Series?
EPA estimates $3,250–$4,100 a year in fuel costs, using EPA's assumptions.
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EPA-Rated Configurations (3)
| Configuration | Transmission | Cylinders | Displacement | Drivetrain | Fuel Type | Vehicle Class | City | Highway | Combined | Annual Fuel Cost | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Configuration 1 | Automatic (S8) | 6 | 3.0L | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Large Cars | 21 mpg (high) | 29 mpg (high) | 24 mpg (high) | $3,250 (low) | 374 g/mi (low) |
| Configuration 2 | Automatic (S8) | 8 | 4.4L | All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Large Cars | 16 mpg (low) | 24 mpg (low) | 19 mpg (low) | $4,100 (high) | 460 g/mi (high) |
| Configuration 3 | Automatic (S8) | 8 | 4.4L | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Large Cars | 17 mpg | 25 mpg | 20 mpg | $3,900 | 438 g/mi |
Complaints by Category
| Category | Complaints | Crash-Involved | Fire-Involved | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Transmission & Drivetrain | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel System | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brakes | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Steering | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspension, Wheels & Tires | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Airbags & Restraints | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Driver Assistance & Speed Control | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Body, Seats & Latches | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibility & Lighting | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
A complaint that names more than one category is counted in each, so the rows can add up to more than the total number of complaints.
Recalls (1)
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE · Campaign 16V173000 · Mar 25, 2016
Defect: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2016 740Li, 750Li, and 750Lxi vehicles manufactured July 1, 2015, to December 11, 2015. The affected vehicles have an air bag control module that may randomly reset due to an electrical short circuit as a result of residual metallic particles from the manufacturing process.
Consequence: In the event of a crash while the air bag module is resetting, the air bags may not deploy, increasing the risk of occupant injury.
Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the air bag control module, free of charge. The recall began on July 11, 2016. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.