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2026 BMW 7 Series

Plug-in hybridHybrid

Large Cars
4 EPA-rated configurations
Data refreshed 2026-09-11

Safety Signal

92 / 100 from the NHTSA recall record

RecallsNHTSA campaigns1

Complaintsowner reports to NHTSA0

Crash ratingNHTSA overall—

Fuel economybest combined, EPA28 mpg

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The 2026 BMW 7 Series is sold in the U.S. as a plug-in hybrid and hybrid large car with 4 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the 740i Sedan, is EPA-rated at 28 mpg combined. NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year, which gives it a Safety Signal grade of A.

Specs & fuel economy

Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov

Configuration	Powertrain	Drive	Engine / motor	City	Hwy	Comb	Range	kWh/100mi	Charge (240V)	Annual fuel*
750e xDrive Sedan	Plug-in hybrid	AWD	3.0L 6-cyl turbo + 145 kW PMSM	23	26	24 (41 MPGe blended)	35 mi electric	48	2 h	$3,250
740i Sedan	Hybrid	RWD	3.0L 6-cyl turbo	25	31	28	—	—	—	$2,750
740i xDrive Sedan	Hybrid	AWD	3.0L 6-cyl turbo	24	31	27	—	—	—	$2,850
760i xDrive Sedan	Hybrid	AWD	4.4L 8-cyl turbo	18	25	20	—	—	—	$3,900

*EPA estimate at 15,000 miles/year at EPA reference fuel and electricity prices. fueleconomy.gov record ids: 49759, 49309, 49310, 49311.

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Recalls (1)

Source: NHTSA recall database

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Power Train

27,720 vehicles

ProblemBMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2022-2026 840i, 840i xDrive, 2021-2023 540i, 540i xDrive, M550i xDrive, and 2024-2026 750e xDrive vehicles. The connection between the driveshaft and the rear differential may become damaged, possibly resulting in a loss of power to the rear wheels or a vehicle rollaway.RiskAn unexpected loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash. In addition, a damaged driveshaft can result in a vehicle rollaway if the parking brake is not applied, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.FixDealers will inspect the connection between the driveshaft and rear axle differential, and apply adhesive or replace the driveshaft and rear axle differential, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed October 2, 2026. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning October 2, 2026.

NHTSA campaign 26V525000reported Aug 12, 2026BMW of North America, LLC

Owner complaints

Source: NHTSA complaint database

No owner complaints on file with NHTSA for this model year.

Crash ratings

Source: NHTSA NCAP

NHTSA has not published 5-Star crash ratings for this model year.

Other 7 Series model years

2027 BMW 7 Series

0 recalls · 0 complaints

2025 BMW 7 Series

5 recalls · 2 complaints

2024 BMW 7 Series

6 recalls · 6 complaints

2023 BMW 7 Series

11 recalls · 22 complaints

2022 BMW 7 Series

1 recalls · 0 complaints

2021 BMW 7 Series

2 recalls · 3 complaints

2020 BMW 7 Series

4 recalls · 5 complaints

2019 BMW 7 Series

1 recalls · 5 complaints

2018 BMW 7 Series

0 recalls · 7 complaints

2017 BMW 7 Series

0 recalls · 12 complaints

2016 BMW 7 Series

0 recalls · 20 complaints

Sources & method

Safety Signal starts every model-year at 100 and subtracts points per open NHTSA recall campaign by severity: critical 15 (fire risk, park-outside or do-not-drive advisories), high 8 (brakes, steering, airbags, loss of drive power, structure, battery), moderate 6, minor 3 (software, labels, lighting fixed by an update). Floor 35. A ≥ 90, B ≥ 80, C ≥ 70, D ≥ 60, otherwise F. Complaint counts and NHTSA crash ratings are shown separately and are not blended into the grade.

EPA figures come from fueleconomy.gov vehicle records. Recalls, complaints, investigations and crash ratings come from NHTSA's public flat files, refreshed weekly.

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