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BMW 745e Xdrive Safety
NHTSA safety across every BMW 745e Xdrive model year we cover.
Across the 2 model years of the BMW 745e Xdrive we cover (2021 to 2022), no year has an NHTSA crash-test score on record. No recalls are on record across those years.
The BMW 745e xDrive is a plug-in hybrid variant of BMW's flagship 7 Series full-size luxury sedan, competing at the top of the premium segment against rivals like the Mercedes-Benz S-Class and Audi A8. Aimed at affluent buyers who want executive-class comfort paired with electrified efficiency, it pairs a turbocharged inline-six with an electric motor and BMW's xDrive all-wheel-drive system across the 2021 and 2022 model years we cover.
The 2021 and 2022 BMW 745e xDrive lacks independent federal crash-test validation. NHTSA did not publish star ratings for either model year, leaving a gap in objective performance data for this specific powertrain. Without these tests, a NHTSA Safety Index score cannot be computed. This absence of data means buyers cannot assess crashworthiness based on federal government tests. Despite the lack of crash data, the 745e xDrive shows a strong record in other safety areas. Zero recalls were issued for both the 2021 and 2022 model years. This clean recall history is significant for a plug-in hybrid with complex high-voltage systems and advanced driver assistance features. Owner complaints to NHTSA are also absent; no complaints were filed for either year, and no crashes, fires, injuries, or fatalities are recorded in the federal database for these models. While owner complaints are unverified, their complete absence is a notable data point. For consumers prioritizing verified crash performance, the lack of federal testing for the 2021 and 2022 BMW 745e xDrive should be a key consideration.
WHAT REVIEWERS SAYReviewers generally praise the 745e xDrive for its composed, refined ride quality and the seamless integration of its electrified powertrain into the broader 7 Series experience. The cabin materials and overall fit and finish draw consistent approval, and the driving dynamics are described as impressively smooth for a vehicle of this size and weight. Some reviewers note the infotainment system has a steep learning curve.
- Neither the 2021 nor the 2022 BMW 745e xDrive was crash-tested by NHTSA during the model years we cover, meaning there are no federal star ratings or a NHTSA Safety Index score available for this specific variant.
- The 745e xDrive carries a perfect recall record across both covered model years, with zero recalls issued by NHTSA, a meaningful result for a plug-in hybrid flagship with a high-voltage battery system and complex electronics.
- NHTSA's owner complaint database shows zero complaints filed for the 2021 and 2022 model years, with no reported crashes, fires, injuries, or deaths, though all such complaints are by nature unverified allegations.
- Shoppers who treat independent crash-test results as a non-negotiable part of their safety evaluation should be aware that the federal testing gap here is real, and may want to cross-reference Euro NCAP data or consider model years of the broader 7 Series that do carry NHTSA ratings.