BMW 750LI recalls and problems by year
NHTSA lists 10 recalls and 464 owner complaints for the BMW 750LI (model years 2005–2016, 2019–2021). The most reported problem area is power train (137 complaints), followed by engine (76 complaints). The 2020 model year has the most recalls (4).
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2020 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2019 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2016 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2015 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 | |
| 2014 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2013 | 1 | 9 | 0 | 1 | |
| 2012 | 1 | 24 | 0 | 3 | |
| 2011 | 1 | 25 | 0 | 4 | |
| 2010 | 1 | 30 | 0 | 2 | |
| 2009 | 1 | 10 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2008 | 2 | 65 | 3 | 1 | |
| 2007 | 4 | 77 | 1 | 0 | |
| 2006 | 4 | 216 | 6 | 2 | |
| 2005 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
By complaints filed, the peak model years are 2006 (216), 2007 (77) and 2008 (65). 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 750LI model years. A complaint can name more than one area.
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Power train | 137 | 7 of 15 | |
| Engine | 76 | 9 of 15 | |
| Air bags | 71 | 7 of 15 | |
| Electrical system | 70 | 8 of 15 | |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 66 | 5 of 15 |
Latest 8 of 10 recalls
| Recall | Date | Problem area | Model years | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21V096000 | Feb 19, 2021 | Back over prevention: software | 2020–2021 | 13,858 |
| 21V062000 | Feb 10, 2021 | Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist, hydraulic | 2020–2021 | 893 |
| 20V379000 | Jun 30, 2020 | Child seat: tether, connector/clip | 2020–2021 | 16 |
| 19V684000 | Sep 27, 2019 | Back over prevention: sensing system, camera | 2020 | 257,473 |
| 18V248000 | Apr 18, 2018 | Engine and engine cooling: engine, gasoline, turbo/supercharger | 2009–2012 | 47,806 |
| 17V379000 | Jun 14, 2017 | Exterior lighting | 2013–2014 | 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 |
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 10 complaints and a fire in 13 complaints; 9 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.