BMW 750LI Problems by Year
BMW 750LI years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
These model years drew at least twice as many complaints as a typical 750LI year: 2006, 2007, 2008, 2010, 2011, 2012. Look at what owners reported before buying one, and check the VIN for open recalls.
Model years with the most complaints
- 2006 750LI: 216 complaints, 4 recalls
- 2007 750LI: 77 complaints, 4 recalls
- 2008 750LI: 65 complaints, 2 recalls
Model years with the fewest complaints
- 2016 750LI: 1 complaint, 1 recall
- 2015 750LI: 2 complaints, 1 recall
- 2021 750LI: 2 complaints, 3 recalls
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 750LI problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train problems | 138 | 8 | 0 |
| Engine | 76 | 9 | 0 |
| Air Bags | 72 | 8 | 5 |
| Electrical System | 71 | 9 | 1 |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 66 | 5 | 0 |
| Structure | 60 | 6 | 2 |
| Service Brakes | 23 | 4 | 3 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 22 | 9 | 0 |
| Seat Belts | 19 | 4 | 2 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 18 | 8 | 0 |
| Seats | 13 | 3 | 0 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 13 | 3 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 13 | 5 | 2 |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 12 | 5 | 2 |
| Suspension | 12 | 6 | 0 |
| Wheels | 10 | 5 | 0 |
| Steering | 9 | 5 | 0 |
| Tires | 5 | 4 | 0 |
| Equipment Adaptive/mobility | 4 | 2 | 0 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Parking Brake | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 1 | 0 |
BMW 750LI problems by model year
Problem areas with enough reports for their own page.
- 2006: power train (80)
All BMW 750LI model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 750LI | 2 | 3 | — | Wheels | |
| 2020 750LI | 0 | 4 | — | — | |
| 2019 750LI | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 2016 750LI | 1 | 1 | — | Air Bags | |
| 2015 750LI | 2 | 1 | — | Electrical System | |
| 2014 750LI | 6 | 1 | — | Air Bags | |
| 2013 750LI | 9 | 1 | — | Engine | |
| 2012 750LI | 24 | 1 | — | Engine | Far more complaints than other years |
| 2011 750LI | 25 | 1 | — | Power Train | Far more complaints than other years |
| 2010 750LI | 30 | 1 | — | Engine | Far more complaints than other years |
| 2009 750LI | 10 | 1 | — | Engine | Far fewer complaints than other years |
| 2008 750LI | 65 | 2 | — | Power Train | Far more complaints than other years |
| 2007 750LI | 77 | 4 | — | Latches/locks/linkages | Far more complaints than other years |
| 2006 750LI | 216 | 4 | — | Power Train | Far more complaints than other years |
| 2005 750LI | 0 | 1 | — | — |
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Frequently asked questions
Which BMW 750LI years should you stay away from?
By NHTSA complaints, 2006 (216), 2007 (77), 2008 (65), 2010 (30), 2011 (25), 2012 (24) drew at least twice as many complaints as a typical 750LI 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 750LI?
Power Train, with 138 complaints across 8 model years.
How many recalls does the BMW 750LI have?
11 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.