MODEL
BMW 745e
NHTSA safety across every BMW 745e model year we cover.
Across the 1 model year of the BMW 745e we cover (2020 to 2020), no year has an NHTSA crash-test score on record. 1 recall have been issued across those years.
The BMW 745e is a plug-in hybrid flagship sedan occupying the top of BMW's 7 Series lineup, aimed at luxury buyers who want long-haul comfort, executive presence, and electrified efficiency in a single package. For the 2020 model year, it sits in one of the most competitive full-size luxury segments on the market, going up against rivals from Mercedes-Benz, Audi, and Lexus.
From a pure safety-data standpoint, the 2020 BMW 745e presents a picture that is incomplete but not alarming. NHTSA did not crash-test this vehicle during the model year we cover, which means shoppers have no federal star ratings to lean on when sizing up structural protection. That gap is a real limitation, and buyers should factor it into their decision-making rather than assume a premium price tag implies a premium safety score. On the recall side, the 745e carries one recall for the 2020 model year. One recall on a first-year plug-in hybrid variant of a complex flagship is not unusual given the engineering involved, but shoppers should confirm with a BMW dealer that any open recall work has been completed on any used example they consider. The one genuinely reassuring data point is the owner complaint tally: zero complaints filed with NHTSA across the covered model year, with no reported crashes, fires, injuries, or fatalities in that dataset. That is a low-volume vehicle, so the number should be read with appropriate caution rather than treated as a clean bill of health. The honest bottom line is this: the 745e is a sophisticated, expensive machine with no crash-test validation from NHTSA in our coverage window. Verify recall status, and if independent crash data matters to you, check IIHS records before buying.
WHAT REVIEWERS SAYReviewers generally praise the 745e for its composed, effortless ride quality and a cabin that sets a high bar for refinement and material richness in the full-size luxury segment. The plug-in hybrid powertrain earns consistent approval for its smooth integration. Some reviewers note the infotainment system has a learning curve, and a few find the exterior styling more restrained than expected at this price point.
- NHTSA did not crash-test the 2020 BMW 745e, so there are no federal star ratings available for this model year. Shoppers seeking independent structural data should consult IIHS results before purchasing.
- The 2020 745e has one NHTSA recall on record. Before buying any used example, run the VIN through NHTSA's recall database and confirm with a BMW dealer that all recall-related work has been completed at no charge.
- Owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2020 model year total zero, with no reported crashes, fires, injuries, or deaths in the dataset. Given the relatively low sales volume of this variant, treat that figure as context rather than a definitive safety endorsement.
- As a plug-in hybrid flagship, the 745e carries additional high-voltage battery and charging system complexity. Buyers should ensure any pre-purchase inspection specifically covers the hybrid components, and confirm the vehicle has not been subject to any subsequent technical service bulletins related to the electrified drivetrain.
Most-recalled year on record: 2020 BMW 745e with 1 recalls.