BMW 750I recalls and problems by year
NHTSA lists 7 recalls and 151 owner complaints for the BMW 750I (model years 2005–2018, 2020–2021). The most reported problem area is power train (47 complaints), followed by engine (28 complaints). The 2007 model year has the most recalls (4).
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2020 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2018 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2017 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2016 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2015 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2014 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 0 | |
| 2013 | 1 | 7 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2012 | 1 | 9 | 0 | 1 | |
| 2011 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2010 | 1 | 10 | 0 | 2 | |
| 2009 | 1 | 7 | 0 | 1 | |
| 2008 | 2 | 17 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2007 | 4 | 34 | 4 | 1 | |
| 2006 | 4 | 57 | 2 | 0 | |
| 2005 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
By complaints filed, the peak model years are 2006 (57), 2007 (34) and 2008 (17). Among model years at least two years old, the 2005 has the fewest complaints on file (0).
Most reported problem areas
What owners name in their complaints across all BMW 750I model years. A complaint can name more than one area.
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Power train | 47 | 9 of 16 | |
| Engine | 28 | 8 of 16 | |
| Air bags | 25 | 3 of 16 | |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 22 | 3 of 16 | |
| Electrical system | 21 | 8 of 16 |
All 7 recalls
| Recall | Date | Problem area | Model years | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19V513000 | Jul 3, 2019 | Engine | 2020 | 115 |
| 18V248000 | Apr 18, 2018 | Engine and engine cooling: engine, gasoline, turbo/supercharger | 2009–2012 | 47,806 |
| 17V379000 | Jun 14, 2017 | Exterior lighting | 2013 | 92 |
| 17V328000 | May 18, 2017 | Latches/locks/linkages: doors, latch | 2006–2008 | 45,484 |
| 13V564000 | Nov 12, 2013 | Air bags: sensor, occupant classification | 2006–2007 | 76,565 |
| 12V504000 | Oct 17, 2012 | Latches/locks/linkages: doors, latch | 2006–2007 | 7,485 |
| 12V502000 | Oct 17, 2012 | Electrical system: ignition, switch | 2006–2008 | 45,500 |
Vehicles: the manufacturer's estimate of all vehicles potentially affected by the recall, across every model it covers. Each model-year page lists what its recalls fix.
Owners reported a crash in 6 complaints and a fire in 5 complaints; 5 people injured and 0 deaths are recorded in these reports. These are the owners' accounts, not findings of cause.
Complaint counts grow with how many cars were sold and how long they have been on the road; compare years with that in mind. Complaints are unverified owner reports.