2011 BMW 750i Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
GoodComplaint Index
40/100
#7 most-complained of 11 750i years
The 2011 BMW 750i has 6 NHTSA complaints and a Complaint Index of 40, ranking 7th out of 11 model years, earning a "Good" verdict relative to other 750i years. It has 1 recall covering the electric auxiliary water pump.
- Complaints
- 6
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes / fires
- 0 / 0
- Injuries / deaths
- 0 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 16.5
- 14.5 city / 21 hwy
Top 2011 BMW 750i problems
NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Transmission & Powertrain3 (50%)
- Electrical System2 (33%)
- Engine2 (33%)
- Brakes1 (17%)
What owners report
- Owners report the N63 engine burning and leaking oil excessively, with some needing about 2 quarts of premium oil monthly around 118,200 miles.
- Excessive engine heat reportedly warps gaskets and o-rings, causing oil leaks and heavy oil consumption near 89,000 miles.
- Some owners describe the vehicle abruptly shutting down while driving, locking wheels, losing steering control, and flashing airbag lights near 89,000 miles.
- Vibration and a drive train malfunction warning were reported at 40 mph around 52,000 miles.
- One owner reported a hybrid battery failing before 50,000 miles.
- A loud bang and loss of acceleration were reported near 91,000 miles, described as a driveshaft-to-differential failure.
2011 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.
2011 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.
2011 compared with other 750i years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2011 BMW 750i reliable?
- Based on NHTSA complaints and recalls, the 2011 750i has a Complaint Index of 40 and ranks 7th out of 11 model years, giving it a "Good" verdict relative to other 750i years.
- What problems does the 2011 BMW 750i have?
- NHTSA lists 6 complaints for the 2011 750i, with Transmission & Powertrain issues making up 50% of them, followed by Electrical System and Engine problems at 33% each.
- Does the 2011 BMW 750i have any recalls?
- Yes, NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2011 750i covering the electric auxiliary water pump, which BMW dealers replace free of charge.
- How does the 2011 750i compare to other years?
- The 2011 750i has a Complaint Index of 40, lower than the 2010 model's index of 100 and the 2012 model's index of 70, making 2011 comparatively better among 750i years.
- What is the fuel economy of the 2011 BMW 750i?
- The 2011 750i gets 16.5 mpg combined (14.5 city / 21 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $4,850 according to EPA data.