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BMW 750Li xDrive

Data refreshed July 24, 2026

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Complaints

145

Active records

Recalls

12

Active records

TSBs

155

Active records

Filing history

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Reported severity

Based on consumer complaints filed since 2000. Recalls and TSBs do not include severity data.

Deaths

0

Injuries

10

Crashes

6

Fires

4

Top reported issues — BMW 750Li xDrive

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Operating state

254

Reporting mechanism

167

Access/entry issue

151

Safety restraint issue

128

Transmission/drivetrain behavior

113

Condition issue

72

Engine behavior

62

Fluid issue

62

Performance issue

51

Vibration/harshness

49

Thermal issue

46

Braking behavior

42

Noise

28

Electrical issue

15

Starting behavior

13

Safety restraint behavior

12

Smell

12

Driver assistance issue

10

Ride/handling behavior

8

Steering behavior

8

Infotainment behavior

7

Powering on/off behavior

6

Recent change

5

Lighting behavior

4

Electrified system issue

2

HVAC behavior

2

Wiper/washer behavior

1

Recent filings

The 10 most recent filings for each type.

2012 BMW 750LXI

Filed Aug 2, 2024


I was driving at highway speeds and there was a sudden loud noise from the engine compartment and a loss of power resulting in my car becoming a hazard on the road. There were no warning lights or indicators that there was an issue. I was able to get pulled off safely and arranged for a tow to the local dealership. The dealership diagnosed the problem as a failed rod bearing which would result in the need for a new engine. They also stated that this is a problem they see often with the 4.4l…

2012 BMW 750LXI

Filed Feb 11, 2024


Timing chain issues Driving vehicle with no check engine light ran perfectly then get a drivetrain malfunction and get the following codes, 140801, 131001, 131101, 163401.

2011 BMW 750LIX

Filed Jul 29, 2021


My car has approximately 118,000 miles on it and is in excellent condition. It was dealer serviced within a week of this event. The dealer did not identify any driveline problems or conditions with the vehicle. While my wife was driving on the freeway, the rear u-joint on the front drive shaft failed, causing the drive shaft to flail from the front differential and beat a hole in the transmission. There was virtually no warning that this failure was imminent except for a slight vibration…

2006 BMW 7 SERIES

Filed Jun 24, 2019


1 injured

DOORS DONT ALWAYS LATCH AND A PERSON WAS THROWN FROM CAR, HAVE CALLED DEALER SHIP AND THEY SAID NO RECALL BUT MY CAR IS DOING IT AND THERE IS A RECALL FOR THIS PROBLEM , I NEED MY CAR ADDED TO RECALL LIST ASAP

2012 BMW 7-SERIES

Filed Apr 16, 2019


LOW ENGINE OIL COMES ON EVERY FEW MONTHS AND I HAVE TO ADD OIL AT THAT TIME. I DON'T KNOW WHERE THE OIL IS GOING BUT LEVEL IS DOWN TO MINIMUM. THIS HAS BEEN GOING ON FOR THE PAST TWO YEARS, SINCE I PURCHASED THE CAR.

2006 BMW 7 SERIES

Filed Mar 18, 2019


BLOWS OUT WHILE/BLUISH SMOKE, SHIFTS INTO PARK WHEN IN DRIVE OR REVERSE, WON'T GO FORWARD. TRANSMISSION FAULT LIGHT ON. I HAVE TO CONSTANTLY PUT OIL IN IT. THERE IS NO REASON WHY I SHOULD BE HAVING ALL THESE PROBLEMS, I SEE THAT MILLIONS OF PEOPLE THAT HAVE OR PURCHASED THIS SAME CAR HAVE THE SAME PROBLEMS. I TRULY BELIEVE BMW NEEDS TO BE ACCOUNTABLE FOR THESE PROBLEMS. IT'S TERRIBLE THAT ONE WOULD PAY SO MANY CH FOR A LUXURY CAR FOR IT TO HAVE ALL THESE PROBLEMS.

2008 BMW 7 SERIES

Filed Dec 4, 2018


GETTING ERROR FAULT IN PASS.-RESTRAINT SYSTEM AFFECTING AIRBAG, BELT TENSIONER OR BELT-FORCE LIMITER. FASTEN AND CONTINUE TO WEAR BELTS. PLEASE CONTACT THE NEAREST BMW CENTER. IT SEEMS TO BE A COMMON PROBLEM FIXED ON 06 07 BMW 750LI BY RECALL WHAT MAKES 08 DIFFERENT?

2003 BMW 7 SERIES

Filed Nov 3, 2018


WITHOUT WARNING, THE HOOD LATCH UNLOCKED AND CAUSED THE HOOD TO OPEN WHILE DRIVING , HAPPENED ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS SINCE 2017/1/23. DEALERSHIP HAS TO SEE IT HAPPEN IN ORDER TO FIX. MILEAGE 100858 AT TIME I FIRST NOTICE IT.

2003 BMW 7 SERIES

Filed Nov 3, 2018


THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 BMW 745LI. AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS SERVICED, THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED CONTINUOUSLY. IN ADDITION, THE TENSION SEAT BELT WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 101,082.

2013 BMW 750LXI

Filed Oct 23, 2018


THE ENGINE IS DEFECTIVE. 80,000 MILES AND ALL SERVICE PERFORMED. $16,0000 QUOTE FROM THE DEALER. WAS DRIVING AROUND 45 MPH AND HEARD LOUD CLICKING SOUND. DEALER SAID SOMETHING BROKE INSIDE ENGINE AND THAT IT HAPPENS. $100,000.00 CAR!

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Updated July 24, 2026. Refreshed nightly.