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2024 BMW 740i xDrive

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2024 740i xDrive.

Transmission Automatic (S8)

The 2024 BMW 740i xDrive is a midsize luxury sedan that comes standard with an 8‑speed automatic (S8) transmission and delivers an EPA‑rated 24 / 31 / 27 mpg city/highway/combined. While the model’s specific engine details and platform are not provided here, the vehicle’s fuel efficiency and drivetrain configuration place it firmly within BMW’s executive‑class offering. Reliability information for this particular year isn’t included in the available data set, so a definitive assessment of its standing in the model’s historical performance record cannot be made.

Quick specs

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

EPA fuel economy24/31/27 mpgEPA · verified

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 / combined24 / 31 / 27 mpg
DrivetrainAll-Wheel Drive
Passenger volume110 cu ft
Cargo volume14 cu ft
Recommended fuelPremium Gasoline

Reliability & federal safety record

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

2
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

No owner complaints on record with NHTSA for this vehicle.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 2 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

24V714000Steering:Linkages:Knuckle:Spindle:ArmReported 25/09/2024

BMW of North America (BMW) is recalling certain 2024-2025 530i xDrive, 540i xDrive, 2024-2025 i5 eDrive40, i5 M60 xDrive, 2025 i5 xDrive40, 2024 740i xDrive, 760i xDrive, 750e xDrive, i7 eDrive50, i7 xDrive60, and i7… Remedy: Dealers will replace the steering spindle's double universal joint, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 22, 2024. Owners may contact BMW Customer…

26V422000Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Power Assist:Electric:Control ModuleReported 01/07/2026

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2025 Mini Cooper S, Mini Countryman S All4, X2, 2024 Rolls-Royce Spectre, 2023-2025 i7, 7 Series, X7, 2024-2025 i5, 5 Series, 2023-2024 XM, X1, 2024-2025 X6, and X5… Remedy: The Integrated brake system will be inspected and, if necessary, replaced, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed August 21, 2026. Owners may contact…

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

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VIN
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Build data
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Reference guides

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

Frequently asked

Does the 2024 740i xDrive have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the 740i xDrive get?

EPA figures are 24 city / 31 highway / 27 combined mpg.