2009 BMW 750i Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
Caution The 2009 BMW 750i has a complaint index of 67 and ranks 6th worst among 16 model years, earning a Caution verdict. NHTSA lists 7 complaints, all engine-related, plus 1 recall for the auxiliary water pump; median mileage at failure is 68,600.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 67/100
- #6 of 16 750i years
- Verdict
- Caution
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 7
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 1
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 0
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 1
- Injuries
- 0
- Top issue
- Engine
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 17
- 15 city / 22 hwy
- Injuries / deaths
- 0 / 0
Top 2009 BMW 750i problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Engine7 (100%)
- Transmission & Powertrain4 (57%)
- Fuel System1 (14%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires1 (14%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Engine loses power or produces a drivetrain malfunction message during acceleration, sometimes at highway speed.
- Smoke from the exhaust accompanies gear changes and a check engine light, pointing to an oil leak and internal engine damage.
- Owners report high oil consumption, describing burning multiple quarts within a short driving period.
- Engine runs rough and nearly stalls at various speeds, with dealers reportedly finding no fault despite repeat visits.
- Oil consumption issues appear alongside rough running even after multiple dealer inspections.
2009 BMW 750i recalls
1 NHTSA recall campaign list this model year.
- NHTSA 18V248000Apr 18, 2018Engine47,806 vehicles
Engine and engine cooling:engine
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.
Risk: If the circuit board were to overheat, it can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy: 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.
2009 BMW 750i fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 15 MPG
- Highway
- 22 MPG
- Combined
- 17 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $4,700
- 15,000 mi/yr
- Fuel
- Premium
- Current regular gas
- $4.32/gal
- national avg.
EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.
2009 compared with other 750i years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2009 BMW 750i reliable?
- NHTSA data shows a complaint index of 67, ranking it 6th worst out of 16 model years for the 750i, with a Caution verdict. All 7 complaints filed involve the engine.
- What problems does the 2009 BMW 750i have?
- Owners report engine issues including oil leaks, high oil consumption, rough running, and loss of power, with a median mileage at failure of 68,600.
- Does the 2009 BMW 750i have any recalls?
- Yes, one recall (18V248000) covers the electric auxiliary water pump; BMW replaces it free of charge. It is not a do-not-drive recall.
- How does the 2009 750i compare to other years?
- The 2009 model's complaint index of 67 is lower than the 2006, 2007, and 2010 model years, which are rated Avoid, but higher than the 2011, 2013, and 2016 model years, which are rated Good.