2010 BMW 750i Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
AvoidComplaint Index
87/100
#3 most-complained of 16 750i years
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
The 2010 BMW 750i has 10 owner complaints and 1 safety recall on file with NHTSA. Its Complaint Index is 87 out of 100 — #3 highest of 16 750i model years (verdict: Avoid). The most reported problem area is engine (4 complaints, 40% of the total). Complaints report 2 fires.
- Complaints
- 10
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes / fires
- 0 / 2
- Injuries / deaths
- 0 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 16.5
- 14.5 city / 21 hwy
Top 2010 BMW 750i problems
NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Engine4 (40%)
- Transmission & Powertrain3 (30%)
- Electrical System2 (20%)
- Fuel System2 (20%)
- Structure & Body1 (10%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires1 (10%)
2010 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.
2010 BMW 750i fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 14.5 MPG
- Highway
- 21 MPG
- Combined
- 16.5 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $4,850
- 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.
2010 compared with other 750i years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2010 BMW 750i a reliable year?
- Judged by NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2010 BMW 750i ranks #3 of 16 among 750i model years (Complaint Index 87/100, verdict: Avoid). It has 10 complaints and 1 recalls on file. This reflects reported safety-related problems, not an overall reliability rating.
- What are the most common problems with the 2010 BMW 750i?
- The most reported problem areas are engine (4 complaints), transmission & powertrain (3 complaints), and electrical system (2 complaints). The median mileage at the time of failure in complaints that report it is 93,000 miles.
- Does the 2010 BMW 750i have any recalls?
- Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 2010 BMW 750i, most recently reported 2018, covering engine.
- What is the fuel economy of the 2010 BMW 750i?
- EPA rates the 2010 BMW 750i at 16.5 MPG combined (14.5 city / 21 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $4,850. Where several configurations exist, the median is shown.