2009 BMW 750LI Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other 750LI years
- Far fewer complaints than other years 7th of 15 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 10 complaints with NHTSA about the 2009 BMW 750LI. That ranks 7th out of 15 750LI model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine (6 complaints, 60%), typically at around 72,000 miles. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 10owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2009 BMW 750LI problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 6 | 60% | 72,000 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 2 | 20% | 150,310 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 2 | 20% | 60,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 2 | 20% | 111,155 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 10% | 32,000 | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 10% | — | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 10% | 72,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2009 BMW 750LI recalls (1)
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Engine and engine cooling:engine; engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline:turbo/supercharger
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 contact owns a 2009 BMW 750LI. The contact stated while starting the vehicle, there was a loud rattling sounding coming from the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a certificated mechanic to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the timing belt was worn and needed to be replaced. The…
My electric auxillary water pump is bad and heats up my circuit board....also the timing bolts on the camshaft are bad
My car is bmw 750 li 2009. Every 40 miles, the oil shows drop to down on full level at my oil level screen, also i am always fill in new oil on oil crank every time drop it down. And no drip or leaking outside on the ground, i am always check the i- drive oil level on the screen. And the miles…
On a day-to-day basis my car would drive probly 80 miles in the city and when i'm on the highway the transmission will start slipping while going 65 miles an hour and almost come to a dead stop on the highway along with that the battery also draining all the time while driving and i have to charge…
Driving on the highway at speed limit of 55 mph and the drive train blew and when i was giving gas the car was not pulling ... My cylinders are misfiring and the car shakes ridiculously bad
Other BMW 750LI years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 750LI | 2 | 3 |
| 2020 750LI | 0 | 4 |
| 2019 750LI | 0 | 1 |
| 2016 750LI | 1 | 1 |
| 2015 750LI | 2 | 1 |
| 2014 750LI | 6 | 1 |
| 2013 750LI | 9 | 1 |
| 2012 750LI | 24 | 1 |
| 2011 750LI | 25 | 1 |
| 2010 750LI | 30 | 1 |
| 2009 | 10 | 1 |
| 2008 750LI | 65 | 2 |
| 2007 750LI | 77 | 4 |
| 2006 750LI | 216 | 4 |
| 2005 750LI | 0 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2009 BMW 750LI?
Owners most often report engine, electrical system, fuel/propulsion system problems. The top one, engine, accounts for 6 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2009 BMW 750LI?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2009 BMW 750LI a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other 750LI model years, the 2009 has far fewer complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.