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2010 BMW 750i Problems, Recalls & Reliability

Verdict

Avoid

Complaint 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.

  1. Engine4 (40%)
  2. Transmission & Powertrain3 (30%)
  3. Electrical System2 (20%)
  4. Fuel System2 (20%)
  5. Structure & Body1 (10%)
  6. Suspension, Wheels & Tires1 (10%)
2010 BMW 750i complaints: complaints filed per month4Jan 2010Jul 2010Jan 2017Sep 2017Oct 2017Mar 2018Feb 2019Oct 2020
13 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jan 2010 to Oct 2020; peak Mar 2018 (4).

2010 BMW 750i recalls

1 NHTSA recall campaign list this model year.

  1. 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

Complaint Index by model year (0 = fewest issues, 100 = most)0255075100’05’06’07’08’09’10’11’12’13’14’15’16’17’18’20’21
Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best
YearVerdictIndexComplaintsRecallsMPG
2008Caution7317218
2009Caution677117
2010Avoid8710116.5
2011Good336116.5
2012Caution609116.5

All BMW 750i years: best and worst →

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.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.