2011 BMW 750I Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Jan 1, 2021 · 6 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other 750I years
Not enough data 9th of 16 for complaints
NHTSA crash rating
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Owners have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA about the 2011 BMW 750I. That ranks 9th out of 16 750I model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is power train (3 complaints, 50%), typically at around 89,000 miles. 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 2011 BMW 750I problems

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

Power Train3 · ~89,000 mi
Electrical System2 · ~89,000 mi
Engine2 · ~103,600 mi
Electronic Stability Control (esc)1 · ~89,000 mi
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Power Train350%89,000——
Electrical System233%89,000——
Engine233%103,600——
Electronic Stability Control (esc)117%89,000——

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

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2019, with 3 complaints
2018: 2201822019: 3201932021: 120211

n = 6 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2011 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.

When taking off from a dead stop i heard a loud bang and car would not accelerate , took a look underneath and it seems at the very least the connection between the driveshaft and the diff exploded. I'm hoping there isn't any damage to the transmission itself , i know there has been a recall for…

Power Train · received Jan 1, 2021 · NHTSA complaint 11385994

Hybrid batteries failing before reaching 50,000 miles cost of repair around 15000 at the bmw dealer which is insane for a battery ,

Electrical System · received Dec 8, 2019 · NHTSA complaint 11287808

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 bmw 750i. While driving 40 mph, the vehicle began to vibrate and the drive train malfunction warning indicator illuminated. The contact parked the vehicle and called nhtsa. The dealer and manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or…

Power Train · received Sep 6, 2019 · NHTSA complaint 11253692

On 2 seperate occasions, once on a busy street and once on the freeway, the vehicle completely shut down during driving with and abrupt speed change as it slams into park or locks all wheels up with no control of the steering or any part of the vehicle. All electronics were not working and airbag…

Electronic Stability Control (esc) · received Apr 2, 2019 · NHTSA complaint 11193475

The n63 engine made by bmw generates too much heat which has caused mine as well as countless others to consume far too much oil over years of usage. The engine's heat has also caused nearly all gaskets and o-rings to become warped and leak oil as well. Currently, i put in over 1 quart of premium…

Engine · received Jul 21, 2018 · NHTSA complaint 11112836

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2011 BMW 750I?

Owners most often report power train, electrical system, engine problems. The top one, power train, accounts for 3 complaints.

Was there a recall on the 2011 BMW 750I?

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

Was the 2011 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 2011 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.