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The 2016 BMW 7 Series is associated with 22 official NHTSA owner defect complaints and 1 safety recall campaign in the federal safety database.

The most frequently reported component area is Engine, accounting for 4 reports (18% of total complaints). EPA testing covers 3 certified vehicle configurations spanning 3l 6-cyl and 4.4l 8-cyl configurations. Gasoline and hybrid variants deliver 19 to 24 MPG combined. Detailed NHTSA crash-test ratings are not available in the current AutoUtility dataset for this model year. The 2016 BMW 7 Series belongs to the 6th generation (G11/G12) 7 Series platform spanning model years 2016–2022.

Platform Architecture: 6th Generation (G11/G12) • Production Span: 2016–2022 • Platform Code: CLAR • Lifecycle Note: Pre-LCI (2016–2019) / LCI (2020–2022)
Official Federal Record Profile
  • • NHTSA Owner Complaints: 22 consumer reports filed
  • • Safety Recall Campaigns: 1 official campaign
  • • Primary Defect Domain: Engine (4 / 18%)
  • • NCAP Crash Safety: Not rated by NHTSA
  • • EPA Certified Range: 19–24 MPG across 3 powertrain trims
Directly compiled from official NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI), NHTSA NCAP, and EPA FuelEconomy.gov databases.

What is the fuel economy and range of the 2016 BMW 7 Series?

Official EPA laboratory test ratings, electric driving range, and annual energy cost estimates by certified vehicle variant

Variant Engine Drivetrain Transmission City Highway Combined EV Range Est. Annual Fuel Cost
740i 3L 6-Cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) 21 MPG 29 MPG 24 MPG — $3,150 / yr
750i 4.4L 8-Cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) 17 MPG 25 MPG 20 MPG — $3,800 / yr
750i xDrive 4.4L 8-Cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) 16 MPG 24 MPG 19 MPG — $4,000 / yr
Data Boundary Note: EPA specifications are shown by certified vehicle configuration. NHTSA complaints and recall totals are recorded at the model-year level across all configurations.

What are the crash test safety ratings for the 2016 BMW 7 Series?

Official 5-Star Safety Ratings evaluated by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

NHTSA 5-Star NCAP laboratory crash evaluations are not currently on file for the 2016 BMW 7 Series.

Active Driver Assistance Systems (NHTSA Recorded): Forward Collision Warning (FCW) is documented as Not Specified and Lane Departure Warning (LDW) is documented as Not Specified in official NHTSA records for tested 2016 BMW 7 Series models.
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What defect complaints are reported for the 2016 BMW 7 Series?

Summary of 22 verified consumer defect submissions filed with the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI)

Total Complaints
22
Crash Reports
0
Fire Reports
0
Complaints w/ Injury
0
Total Injuries
0

Top Reported Problem Categories

Ranked by total consumer complaint submissions recorded by NHTSA

Engine 4 complaints
Air Bags 3 complaints
Seat Belts 3 complaints
Electrical System 2 complaints
Vehicle Speed Control 2 complaints

Data Attribution & Context: Complaints are self-reported by vehicle owners to NHTSA and represent unverified consumer submissions. Complaint volume does not equal a statistically controlled failure rate and is not adjusted for total vehicles sold or cumulative mileage driven.

View all 2016 BMW 7 Series problems & component breakdown (11 categories) →

Are there open safety recalls on the 2016 BMW 7 Series?

Manufacturer safety recall campaigns monitored and recorded by NHTSA

NHTSA Campaign #16V173000 Active Recall
Affected Component: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE

Defect Summary: 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.

Free Manufacturer 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.
View all 2016 BMW 7 Series recalls & campaign history (1 campaigns) →
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Quick Answers: Key Questions Drivers Ask About the 2016 BMW 7 Series

Direct, deterministic answers synthesized from verified United States government databases for the 2016 BMW 7 Series

How many safety recalls does the 2016 BMW 7 Series have?

The 2016 BMW 7 Series is associated with 1 official NHTSA safety recall campaign in AutoUtility's current federal records.

If your individual vehicle is affected by an open safety recall, NHTSA advises owners to contact an authorized franchised dealership for the recall remedy at no charge. Because recall campaigns apply to specific production runs and equipment batches, vehicle owners should verify their 17-digit VIN at NHTSA.gov.

View all 1 recall campaigns & remedy details →
Source: NHTSA Safety Recalls Database (49 U.S.C. 30118)

What are the most common problems reported for the 2016 BMW 7 Series?

NHTSA records list 22 consumer defect complaints for the 2016 BMW 7 Series. The most frequently referenced vehicle system is Engine, appearing in 4 filings (18% of submissions).

Consumer complaints represent unverified owner submissions filed under federal reporting guidelines and describe reported component behavior rather than audited failure rates.

Explore full 2016 BMW 7 Series defect complaint breakdown →
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI)

Is there an official NHTSA crash safety rating for the 2016 BMW 7 Series?

An official NHTSA 5-Star NCAP crash test rating is not available for the 2016 BMW 7 Series in AutoUtility's current federal dataset.

NHTSA publishes crash safety evaluations for a selected sample of passenger vehicles each model year. Consult NHTSA.gov for active safety equipment records and vehicle safety bulletins.

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Source: NHTSA NCAP Registry

What fuel economy (MPG) does the 2016 BMW 7 Series get?

Official EPA laboratory estimates for the 2016 BMW 7 Series range from 19 to 24 MPG combined (55% city / 45% highway weighted) depending on engine, transmission, and drivetrain configuration.

Using AutoUtility's standardized operating cost model (15,000 miles/year, $3.50/gal gas, $0.16/kWh electricity), annual energy expenditures range across certified configurations based on official EPA laboratory test baselines.

Compare MPG ratings across all certified trims →
Source: EPA FuelEconomy.gov Certified Database
Official US Government Data Provenance

The specifications, safety ratings, defect reports, and recall campaigns published on this page are retrieved directly from official United States Government agency databases:

  • NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI): Consumer complaints and defect reports.
  • NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (NCAP): Frontal, side, and rollover 5-Star crash safety test ratings.
  • U.S. EPA / FuelEconomy.gov: Standardized multi-cycle dynamometer fuel economy, MPGe, and electric driving range ratings.

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