The 2018 BMW 7 Series has 8 official NHTSA owner defect complaints and zero open safety recall campaigns recorded in the federal database. The most frequently reported component area is Engine, accounting for 2 reports (25% of total complaints). EPA testing covers 7 certified vehicle configurations spanning 2L 4-Cyl plug-in hybrid, 3l 6-cyl, 4.4l 8-cyl, and 6.6l 12-cyl configurations. Gasoline and hybrid variants deliver 16 to 24 MPG combined. Plug-in hybrid variants are rated up to 64 MPGe (27 MPG on gasoline) with up to 14 miles of electric driving range. Detailed NHTSA crash-test ratings are not available in the current AutoUtility dataset for this model year. The 2018 BMW 7 Series belongs to the 6th generation (G11/G12) 7 Series platform spanning model years 2016–2022.

Key Data Findings
  • • NHTSA Owner Complaints: 8 reports
  • • Safety Recall Campaigns: 0 campaigns
  • • Top Reported Defect Area: Engine (2 / 25%)
  • • NHTSA Overall Safety Rating: Not rated by NHTSA
  • • EPA Efficiency: 16–24 MPG (7 variants • PHEV up to 64 MPGe)
Data Note: Compiled directly from official NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI), NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings, and EPA FuelEconomy.gov databases.
Fuel Economy
16–24MPG
7 EPA certified variants (2L 4-Cyl plug-in hybrid, 3l 6-cyl, 4.4l 8-cyl, and 6.6l 12-cyl configurations)
Reported Complaints
8
8 submitted owner reports
Safety Recalls
0
0 open safety recalls
NCAP Safety Rating
Not rated by NHTSA

What is the fuel economy and range of the 2018 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
740e xDrive Plug-in Hybrid 2L 4-Cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) 62 MPGe (25 MPG) 68 MPGe (29 MPG) 64 MPGe (27 MPG) 14 mi EV (340 mi total) $2,800 / yr
740i 3L 6-Cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) 21 MPG 29 MPG 24 MPG — $3,150 / yr
740i xDrive 3L 6-Cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) 20 MPG 29 MPG 23 MPG — $3,300 / 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 25 MPG 19 MPG — $4,000 / yr
Alpina B7 xDrive 4.4L 8-Cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) 16 MPG 25 MPG 19 MPG — $4,000 / yr
M760i xDrive 6.6L 12-Cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) 13 MPG 20 MPG 16 MPG — $4,750 / 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 2018 BMW 7 Series?

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

Tested Drivetrain / Cab Variant Overall Rating Frontal Crash Side Crash Rollover Rating Rollover Risk
4 DR AWD —
PHEV 4 DR RWD —
4 DR RWD —
Active Driver Assistance Systems (NHTSA Recorded): Forward Collision Warning (FCW) is documented as Optional and Lane Departure Warning (LDW) is documented as Optional in official NHTSA records for tested 2018 BMW 7 Series models.
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What defect complaints are reported for the 2018 BMW 7 Series?

Summary of 8 verified consumer defect submissions filed with the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI)

Total Complaints
8
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 2 complaints
Suspension 2 complaints
Electrical System 1 complaint
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SEAT BELTS 1 complaint
Engine & Cooling 1 complaint

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 2018 BMW 7 Series problems & component breakdown (6 categories) →

Are there open safety recalls on the 2018 BMW 7 Series?

Manufacturer safety recall campaigns monitored and recorded by NHTSA

No open safety recall campaigns are currently on file with NHTSA for the 2018 BMW 7 Series.

View all 2018 BMW 7 Series recalls & campaign history (0 campaigns) →
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.

Local Production Store Compiled: August 2026 • Deterministic Audited Dataset • Zero Dynamic External API Runtime Latency.