2009 BMW 750LI recalls and problems

1 recall and 10 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2009 BMW 750LI.

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recalls
10
owner complaints
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complaints mentioning a crash
0
mentioning a fire

Recalls apply to specific production ranges. To see whether a particular car still has an open recall, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for safety recalls are free at authorised dealers.

2009 BMW 750LI recalls

Engine and engine cooling: engine, gasoline, turbo/supercharger · Engine and engine cooling: engine

NHTSA campaign 18V248000 · reported April 18, 2018 · BMW of North America, LLC · 47,806 vehicles potentially affected

The 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.
The risk
If the circuit board were to overheat, it can increase the risk of a fire.
The 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.

Most reported problems

Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.

What owners report

Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.

Jul 28, 2022 · Engine · 107,000 miles

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 vehicle was not repaired…

Mar 31, 2021 · Electrical system

MY ELECTRIC AUXILLARY WATER PUMP IS BAD AND HEATS UP MY CIRCUIT BOARD....ALSO THE TIMING BOLTS ON THE CAMSHAFT ARE BAD

Jun 29, 2020 · Engine

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 AROUND 73.000 MILES, AND…

Apr 27, 2020 · Electrical system · 150,310 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 THE BATTERY ALL THE…

Mar 5, 2020 · Engine · 72,000 miles

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

750LI model years compared

YearRecallsComplaintsCrashesFires
2006 421662
2007 47710
2008 26531
2009 11000
2010 13002
2011 12504
2012 12403

Across all years, the 2006 750LI has the most complaints (216). All BMW 750LI years →

Questions

Does the 2009 BMW 750LI have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2009 BMW 750LI, the most recent reported on April 18, 2018 (Engine and engine cooling: engine, gasoline, turbo/supercharger, Engine and engine cooling: engine). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2009 BMW 750LI?
Owners have filed 10 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is engine (6 complaints), followed by electrical system (2).
How many 2009 BMW 750LI complaints mention a crash or fire?
0 of 10 complaints report a crash and 0 a fire; 0 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received July 28, 2022.