BMW 750i Best and Worst Years (2010–2021)
Among BMW 750i model years 2010-2021, 2010 stands out as the year to avoid, with the highest complaint index (100) and 10 complaints including 2 fires, mostly tied to engine and transmission issues. 2012, 2013, and 2016 warrant caution. No year is flagged as a clear best.
- Model years
- 11
- 2010–2021
- NHTSA complaints
- 55
- Recall campaigns
- 3
- Crashes reported
- 1
- Fires reported
- 3
- Top problem area
- Engine
750i Complaint Index by year
Higher = more complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and Do-Not-Drive recalls per year on the road, relative to other years of this model.
BMW 750i problems and recalls by year
| Year | Verdict | Index | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Recalls | Top issue | MPG | NCAP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Avoid | 100 | 10 | 0 | 2 | 1 | Engine | 16.5 | — |
| 2011 | Good | 40 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 1 | Transmission & Powertrain | 16.5 | — |
| 2012 | Caution | 70 | 9 | 0 | 1 | 1 | Engine | 16.5 | — |
| 2013 | Caution | 50 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 1 | Transmission & Powertrain | 19 | — |
| 2014 | No verdict | 80 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 1 | Engine | 19.5 | — |
| 2015 | No verdict | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | — | 19.5 | — |
| 2016 | Caution | 60 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Engine | 19.5 | — |
| 2017 | No verdict | 30 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Brakes | 19.5 | — |
| 2018 | No verdict | 10 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Engine | 19.5 | — |
| 2020 | No verdict | 90 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | Electrical System | 20 | — |
| 2021 | No verdict | 20 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Electrical System | 19 | — |
750i years to avoid: what went wrong
2010 BMW 750i Index 100 · 10 complaints · 1 recalls
The 2010 750i carries the highest complaint index (100) of any year and ranks worst overall. Owners reported engine problems most often (4 complaints, 40% share), with a median failure mileage of 93,000 for the year overall and 113,000 for engine issues specifically. Transmission and powertrain complaints followed (3 complaints, 30%), along with electrical system and fuel system reports (2 each, 20%). Two fires were reported. NHTSA lists one recall (18V248000) covering the electric auxiliary water pump, shared with several other BMW models from that era. Sample complaints describe smoke under the hood, failure to start, fuel leakage from the tank, and a steering shimmy some owners linked to wheel work.
Most common BMW 750i problems (all years)
Share of NHTSA complaints by component group. A complaint naming two components counts once in each.
- Engine20 (36%)
- Transmission & Powertrain16 (29%)
- Electrical System9 (16%)
- Fuel System5 (9%)
- Other5 (9%)
- Structure & Body5 (9%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires5 (9%)
- Brakes3 (5%)
- Seat Belts2 (4%)
- Airbags1 (2%)
Frequently asked questions
- What year BMW 750i should I avoid?
- Based on NHTSA complaints and recalls, 2010 is the year to avoid, with a complaint index of 100, the highest of any BMW 750i model year, and 10 total complaints including 2 fires.
- Which BMW 750i years need caution?
- 2012, 2013, and 2016 are marked as caution years, with complaint indexes of 70, 50, and 60 respectively, lower than 2010 but still notable within the model's range.
- Is there a best BMW 750i year?
- The data does not identify a clear best year for the BMW 750i; no year is marked as 'Best' in this dataset.
- What is the most common problem area for the BMW 750i?
- Across all model years, Engine issues are the top problem area with 20 complaints (36% share), followed by Transmission & Powertrain with 16 complaints (29%).
- Does the 2010 BMW 750i have any recalls?
- Yes, NHTSA lists one recall for the 2010 750i, campaign 18V248000, covering replacement of the electric auxiliary water pump.