2016 BMW 7 Series: recalls, fuel economy and safety ratings
EPA rates the 2016 BMW 7 Series at 19–24 mpg combined across 3 versions. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall and 25 owner complaints for this model year.
Safety recalls
1
EPA combined mpg
19–24
NHTSA overall rating
—
Recall file dated Oct 27, 2026 · EPA file dated Sep 29, 2026 · updated Oct 27, 2026, 7:34 AM EDT
NHTSA lists this vehicle as 740I, 740LI, 750I, 750LI, 750LXI, 750XI.
Check your own car: enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls for that exact vehicle, and contact a BMW dealer to schedule the repair — safety recall repairs are free. The list below covers the whole model year, so not every recall applies to every car.
2016 BMW 7 Series recalls
NHTSA's recall file lists 1 safety recall for the 2016 BMW 7 Series, newest first.
Air bags: Frontal: Sensor/control module-inactive
NHTSA 16V173000Reported Mar 25, 2016
Filed by
BMW of North America, LLC
Units affected
6,110 (estimate)
Problem
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.
Risk
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.
Recall summaries are written by NHTSA from manufacturers' defect reports. Dates are when NHTSA received the report.
Advertisement
2016 BMW 7 Series fuel economy by version
EPA city/highway/combined estimates for each engine, transmission and drive combination. Annual fuel cost is EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year (55% city, 45% highway) at EPA's current fuel-price assumptions; your cost will vary.
Source: FuelEconomy.gov (U.S. DOE and EPA), file dated Sep 29, 2026. Each version links to its FuelEconomy.gov record.
EPA estimates come from standardized lab tests so cars can be compared fairly; real-world mileage depends on speed, weather, load, tires and driving style.
2016 BMW 7 Series crash-test ratings
We did not find NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2016 BMW 7 Series (checked Oct 26, 2026). NHTSA does not test every model every year; see nhtsa.gov/ratings.
Star ratings compare vehicles of similar size and weight; a frontal rating for a large pickup is not directly comparable with one for a small car.
Advertisement
2016 BMW 7 Series owner complaints
Owners have filed 25 complaints with NHTSA about the 2016 BMW 7 Series, most recently on Aug 29, 2025. 1 mention a crash, 0 a fire, 0 injured people and 0 deaths. These are unverified reports; a complaint is not proof of a defect.
Most-cited components in 2016 BMW 7 Series complaints
Component named in complaints
Mentions
Unknown or other
5
Electrical system
4
Engine
4
Seat belts
4
Air bags
3
Vehicle speed control
3
Structure: Body
2
Exterior lighting
1
Lane departure: Blind spot detection
1
Suspension
1
Source: NHTSA consumer complaint files (complaints received since January 1, 2015). One complaint can name several components.
