BMW 750I Problems by Year
BMW 750I years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
These model years drew at least twice as many complaints as a typical 750I year: 2006, 2007, 2008. Look at what owners reported before buying one, and check the VIN for open recalls.
Model years with the most complaints
- 2006 750I: 57 complaints, 4 recalls
- 2007 750I: 34 complaints, 4 recalls
- 2008 750I: 17 complaints, 2 recalls
Model years with the fewest complaints
- 2018 750I: 1 complaint, 0 recalls
- 2021 750I: 2 complaints, 0 recalls
- 2014 750I: 4 complaints, 1 recall
Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold or how long each year has been on the road, so newer and less popular years naturally have fewer complaints. Use them to spot problem patterns, not as a safety ranking.
Most common BMW 750I problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 49 | 11 | 0 |
| Engine | 32 | 11 | 0 |
| Air Bags | 26 | 4 | 2 |
| Electrical System | 23 | 10 | 0 |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 22 | 3 | 0 |
| Structure | 17 | 7 | 0 |
| Seat Belts | 12 | 4 | 0 |
| Service Brakes | 10 | 4 | 3 |
| Seats | 6 | 4 | 1 |
| Wheels | 6 | 6 | 0 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 5 | 4 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 4 | 3 | 0 |
| Steering | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Suspension | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Parking Brake | 1 | 1 | 0 |
All BMW 750I model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 750I | 2 | 0 | — | Electrical System | |
| 2020 750I | 4 | 1 | — | Electrical System | |
| 2018 750I | 1 | 0 | — | Engine and Engine Cooling | |
| 2017 750I | 4 | 0 | — | Engine | |
| 2016 750I | 8 | 0 | — | Engine | |
| 2015 750I | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 2014 750I | 4 | 1 | — | Engine | |
| 2013 750I | 7 | 1 | — | Power Train | |
| 2012 750I | 9 | 1 | — | Engine | |
| 2011 750I | 6 | 1 | — | Power Train | |
| 2010 750I | 10 | 1 | — | Engine | More complaints than other years |
| 2009 750I | 7 | 1 | — | Engine | |
| 2008 750I | 17 | 2 | — | Latches/locks/linkages | Far more complaints than other years |
| 2007 750I | 34 | 4 | — | Air Bags | Far more complaints than other years |
| 2006 750I | 57 | 4 | — | Power Train | Far more complaints than other years |
| 2005 750I | 0 | 1 | — | — |
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Frequently asked questions
Which BMW 750I years should you stay away from?
By NHTSA complaints, 2006 (57), 2007 (34), 2008 (17) drew at least twice as many complaints as a typical 750I year. Counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, and newer years have had less time to collect complaints.
What is the biggest problem with the BMW 750I?
Power Train, with 49 complaints across 11 model years.
How many recalls does the BMW 750I have?
7 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.