2026 BMW 7 Series
Plug-in hybrid Hybrid Large car
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 (EPA)
| 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 and EPA reference fuel/electricity prices. Source: fueleconomy.gov vehicle records.
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Recalls (1)
Power Train
highProblem: BMW 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.
Risk: An 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.
Fix: Dealers 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.
Owner complaints
No owner complaints on file with NHTSA for this model year.
Crash ratings
NHTSA has not published 5-Star crash ratings for this model year.
Other 7 Series model years
2027 7 Series
0 recalls · 0 complaints
F2025 7 Series
5 recalls · 2 complaints
F2024 7 Series
6 recalls · 6 complaints
F2023 7 Series
11 recalls · 22 complaints
B2022 7 Series
1 recalls · 0 complaints
B2021 7 Series
2 recalls · 3 complaints
F2020 7 Series
4 recalls · 5 complaints
A2019 7 Series
1 recalls · 5 complaints
A2018 7 Series
0 recalls · 7 complaints
A2017 7 Series
0 recalls · 12 complaints
A2016 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 (ids 49759, 49309, 49310, 49311). Recalls, complaints, investigations and crash ratings come from NHTSA's public flat files, refreshed weekly.