Which BMW 750i years should I avoid?

NHTSA data points to 2006, 2007, and 2010 as the years to avoid, with complaint indexes of 93, 100, and 87 respectively, the highest among all 750i model years.

Is there a best year for the BMW 750i?

No 750i year earns a Best verdict. The lowest-risk years by complaint data are 2011, 2013, and 2016, rated Good with complaint indexes of 33, 40, and 47.

What are the most common problems with the BMW 750i?

Across all years, Transmission & Powertrain issues make up 29 percent of the 170 total complaints, followed by Structure & Body at 24 percent and Engine at 23 percent.

Does the 2007 BMW 750i have recalls?

Yes, the 2007 750i is covered by four recall campaigns, addressing door latch systems, airbag components, and Comfort Access electronic key issues.

How many total complaints does the BMW 750i have?

NHTSA lists 170 total complaints across 16 model years of the BMW 750i, plus 7 recall campaigns.

BMW 750i Best and Worst Years (2005–2021)

BMW 750i years to avoid are 2006, 2007, and 2010, with complaint indexes of 93, 100, and 87 out of 170 total complaints across the model. No 750i year earns a Best rating; 2011, 2013, and 2016 rate Good with complaint indexes of 33, 40, and 47.

Based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls per model-year, ranked within this model — not a reliability rating. Methodology.

Avoid 2006 Avoid 2007 Avoid 2010

Model years: 16; 2005–2021
NHTSA complaints: 170
Recall campaigns: 7
Crashes reported: 7
Fires reported: 5
Top problem area: Transmission & Powertrain

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.

Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best

BMW 750i problems and recalls by year

Year	Verdict	Index	Complaints	Crashes	Fires	Recalls	Top issue	MPG	NCAP
2005	No verdict	0	0	0	0	1	—	—	—
2006	Avoid	93	57	2	0	4	Transmission & Powertrain	18	—
2007	Avoid	100	34	4	1	4	Structure & Body	18	—
2008	Caution	73	17	0	0	2	Structure & Body	18	—
2009	Caution	67	7	0	1	1	Engine	17	—
2010	Avoid	87	10	0	2	1	Engine	16.5	—
2011	Good	33	6	0	0	1	Transmission & Powertrain	16.5	—
2012	Caution	60	9	0	1	1	Engine	16.5	—
2013	Good	40	7	0	0	1	Transmission & Powertrain	19	—
2014	No verdict	53	4	1	0	1	Engine	19.5	—
2015	No verdict	7	0	0	0	1	—	19.5	—
2016	Good	47	8	0	0	0	Engine	19.5	—
2017	No verdict	27	4	0	0	0	Brakes	19.5	—
2018	No verdict	13	1	0	0	0	Engine	19.5	—
2020	No verdict	80	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

2007 BMW 750i Index 100 · 34 complaints · 4 recalls

The 2007 750i carries the highest complaint index of any year at 100, from 34 complaints. Structure & Body problems dominate at 38 percent, with a median failure mileage of 70,000 miles. Brakes follow at 21 percent; one owner described brake failure at low speed resulting in a crash and injuries, and another reported a contaminated brake booster causing rolling stops at intersections. Electrical System issues, at 15 percent, include a reported engine-off fire. Four recall campaigns apply to this year, covering door latches, airbags, and Comfort Access electronics.

2006 BMW 750i Index 93 · 57 complaints · 4 recalls

NHTSA lists 57 complaints for the 2006 750i, the second-highest complaint index at 93. Transmission & Powertrain issues lead at 35 percent of complaints, with a median failure mileage near 98,278 miles; owners describe the car failing to shift into reverse after brief stops. Airbags account for 25 percent, including two crashes where bags did not deploy. Structure & Body problems, tied to a door latch recall, made up 23 percent. Four recall campaigns cover this year, including issues with Comfort Access electronic key systems and door latches.

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2010 BMW 750i Index 87 · 10 complaints · 1 recalls

The 2010 750i shows a complaint index of 87 from 10 complaints. Engine problems are the top concern at 40 percent, with a median failure mileage of 113,000 miles; owners describe amber smoke under the hood and failed auxiliary water pumps needing replacement. Transmission & Powertrain issues follow at 30 percent with a median mileage of 96,000. Two fires were reported among the sample complaints, including one involving the water pump. One recall campaign, covering the electric auxiliary water pump, applies to this and later model years.

Most common BMW 750i problems (all years)

Share of NHTSA complaints by component group across all model years.

Transmission & Powertrain49 (29%)
Structure & Body40 (24%)
Engine39 (23%)
Airbags26 (15%)
Electrical System23 (14%)
Brakes15 (9%)
Seat Belts12 (7%)
Other11 (6%)
Suspension, Wheels & Tires7 (4%)
Fuel System6 (4%)

A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.

Frequently asked questions

Which BMW 750i years should I avoid?: NHTSA data points to 2006, 2007, and 2010 as the years to avoid, with complaint indexes of 93, 100, and 87 respectively, the highest among all 750i model years.
Is there a best year for the BMW 750i?: No 750i year earns a Best verdict. The lowest-risk years by complaint data are 2011, 2013, and 2016, rated Good with complaint indexes of 33, 40, and 47.
What are the most common problems with the BMW 750i?: Across all years, Transmission & Powertrain issues make up 29 percent of the 170 total complaints, followed by Structure & Body at 24 percent and Engine at 23 percent.
Does the 2007 BMW 750i have recalls?: Yes, the 2007 750i is covered by four recall campaigns, addressing door latch systems, airbag components, and Comfort Access electronic key issues.
How many total complaints does the BMW 750i have?: NHTSA lists 170 total complaints across 16 model years of the BMW 750i, plus 7 recall campaigns.