2009 BMW 750I Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Nov 18, 2020 · 7 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other 750I years
Not enough data 7th of 16 for complaints
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 7 complaints with NHTSA about the 2009 BMW 750I. That ranks 7th out of 16 750I model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine (7 complaints, 100%), typically at around 68,600 miles. Complaints mention 1 fire. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 2009 BMW 750I problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Engine7 · ~68,600 mi
Power Train4 · ~64,600 mi
Fuel/propulsion System1 · ~97,200 mi
Vehicle Speed Control1
Wheels1
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Engine7100%68,600——
Power Train457%64,600——
Fuel/propulsion System114%97,200——
Vehicle Speed Control114%———
Wheels114%———

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2020, with 3 complaints
2018: 2201822019: 2201922020: 320203

n = 7 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2009 BMW 750I recalls (1)

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Engine and engine cooling:engine; engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline:turbo/superchargerApr 18, 2018 · NHTSA campaign 18V248000 · 47,806 vehicles

Problem: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2011-2012 BMW 550i, 550i xDrive, 550i Gran Turismo, 550i Gran Turismo xDrive, 750i, 750Li, 750i xDrive, 750Li xDrive, 760Li, X5 xDrive50i, X5 M, X6 xDrive50i, X6 M, ActiveHybrid7, MINI Cooper S Convertible, John Cooper Works (JCW) Convertible, Cooper S Countryman, Cooper S Countryman ALL4, Cooper S, JCW, Cooper S Clubman, JCW Clubman, Cooper S Roadster, JCW Roadster, Cooper S Coupe, JCW Coupe and Rolls-Royce Ghost, 2011 BMW X6 Hybrid and 2012 BMW 650i Coupe, 650i xDrive Coupe, 650i Convertible and 650i xDrive Convertible vehicles. The electric auxiliary water pump may fail and cause the circuit board to overheat.

Risk: If the circuit board were to overheat, it can increase the risk of a fire.

Fix: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the electric auxiliary water pump, free of charge. Depending on the model, there are currently limited parts available, however not all parts are available at this time. Owners will be notified of the recall beginning June 11, 2018, and will receive a second notification when remedy parts become available. Owners may contact BMW customer service at BMW 1-800-525-7417, MINI at 1-866-825-1525, or Rolls-Royce at 1-877-877-3735. Note: BMW recommends that owners park their vehicle outdoors until the recall remedy has been performed.

To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.

Recent owner reports

Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.

Most bmw v8 engines including my own (n62,n63) have know major flaws with valve stem seals and timing chains. These issues cause catastrophic damage to engines and emissions system. It is a major safety issue as well as environmental issue. Vehicles end up immobile on the highway or emitting…

Engine · received Nov 18, 2020 · NHTSA complaint 11375325

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 BMW 750I. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE DROVE ROUGH AND NEARLY SHUT-OFF. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO FOUR SEPARATE UNKNOWN DEALERS AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE VEHICLE OPERATED AS DESIGNED. THE CONTACT WAS ALSO CONCERNED ABOUT THE OIL…

Engine · received Oct 13, 2020 · NHTSA complaint 11364122

Excessive engine oil consumption. Vehicle using 2 quarts of oil a week. Vehicle has 83,342 miles on the odometer. Does not take long for engine oil light to come on when vehicle is in motion.issue has been happening since i purchased the vehicle. Dealer stated that this was normal.

Engine · received Jul 20, 2020 · NHTSA complaint 11340371

Takata recall check engine light on drivetrain light on

Engine · received Jun 5, 2019 · NHTSA complaint 11218211

I was driving up i-5 , in the third lane when all of a sudden i got a drivetrain malfunction message on my screen i noticed that all acceleration was lost and knew i must pull out of the road for at the speed allowed i was bound to get rear ended on a busy highway like this car in back of me began…

Engine · received Apr 10, 2019 · NHTSA complaint 11195381

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2009 BMW 750I?

Owners most often report engine, power train, fuel/propulsion system problems. The top one, engine, accounts for 7 complaints.

Was there a recall on the 2009 BMW 750I?

Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.

Was the 2009 BMW 750I a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other 750I model years, the 2009 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.