2010 BMW 750I Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Oct 6, 2020 · 10 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other 750I years
More complaints than other years 4th of 16 for complaints
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 10 complaints with NHTSA about the 2010 BMW 750I. That ranks 4th out of 16 750I model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine (4 complaints, 40%), typically at around 113,000 miles. Complaints mention 2 fires. 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 2010 BMW 750I problems

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

Engine4 · ~113,000 mi
Power Train3 · ~96,000 mi
Electrical System2 · ~86,500 mi
Fuel/propulsion System1 · ~111,000 mi
Fuel System, Gasoline1 · ~200 mi
Structure1 · ~84,000 mi
Wheels1
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Engine440%113,000——
Power Train330%96,000——
Electrical System220%86,500——
Fuel/propulsion System110%111,000——
Fuel System, Gasoline110%200——
Structure110%84,000——
Wheels110%———

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

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2017, with 3 complaints
2010: 2201022017: 3201732018: 2201822019: 2201922020: 120201

n = 10 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2010 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.

The vehicle was driven approximately 10 minutes to the grocery store, parked, we shopped, 30 minutes later, drove back home, again about 10 minutes. Backed the vehicle into my driveway and shut the vehicle off. Groceries were unloaded while my girlfriend was trying to get my 18 month daughter out…

Engine · received Oct 6, 2020 · NHTSA complaint 11363105

In the despite of the n63 ccp performed by the car the defective injectors were not changed as they should have been. They should have been replaced with index 12 and they are still index 9. Today bmw do not wants to change them and asking for $5000. I think it should be part of the original n63ccp.

Fuel/propulsion System · received Feb 16, 2019 · NHTSA complaint 11180480

Engine oil leak; engine coolant leak; blue smoke thru tailpipe; strange noises making concerned to continue to drive engine oil sign had always come on too frequently from the beginning of purchase engine oil coolant frequency developed in the past two years and came to a stage questioning the…

Engine · received Feb 14, 2019 · NHTSA complaint 11180186

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 BMW 750I. THE CONTACT HEARD AN ABNORMAL NOISE AND THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE DEALER (ERHARD BMW OF FARMINGTON HILLS, 38700 GRAND RIVER AVE, FARMINGTON HILLS, MI 48335, [redacted]) DIAGNOSED THAT THE FRONT AXLE SHAFT FRACTURED ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE. IN ADDITION, THE CONTACT…

Structure · received Mar 12, 2018 · NHTSA complaint 11078639

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 bmw 750i. While driving at an unknown speed, the front driveshaft fractured. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the driveshaft failed. The dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was…

Engine · received Mar 12, 2018 · NHTSA complaint 11078719

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2010 BMW 750I?

Owners most often report engine, power train, electrical system problems. The top one, engine, accounts for 4 complaints.

Was there a recall on the 2010 BMW 750I?

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

Was the 2010 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 2010 has more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.