2014 BMW 750i Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
No verdict The 2014 BMW 750i has a complaint index of 53 and ranks 8th worst out of 16 model years for this model, with 4 complaints logged and 1 recall for an electrical taillight issue. Engine and structure/body problems each account for half of the complaints, with median mileage at failure of 39,500.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 53/100
- #8 of 16 750i years
- Verdict
- No verdict
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 4
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 1
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 1
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 1
- Top issue
- Engine
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 19.5
- 16.5 city / 24.5 hwy
- Injuries / deaths
- 1 / 0
Top 2014 BMW 750i problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Engine2 (50%)
- Structure & Body2 (50%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Owners report the low oil pressure warning light illuminating shortly after a recent oil change, with dealers advising an oil consumption test.
- Some drivers describe rear-end collisions triggering unexpected deployment of the driver-side head rest, causing head and neck injuries.
- Owners mention driver-side doors that sometimes fail to open from the inside using the door handle, requiring a reset of the automatic locks from the dashboard.
- A complaint references a recalled auxiliary turbo water pump tied to circuit board overheating on the N63 engine, with a dealer unable to confirm eligibility by part number alone.
2014 BMW 750i recalls
1 NHTSA recall campaign list this model year.
- NHTSA 17V379000Jun 14, 2017Electrical System92 vehicles
Exterior lighting
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2013-2015 740i, 740Li, 740Lxi, 750i, 750xi, 750Li and 750Lxi and 2014 ActiveHybrid 7 vehicles. The affected vehicles may have received incorrect replacement left rear taillight assemblies. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Risk: Vehicles with the incorrect left rear lamp assemblies may be less conspicuous to other drivers, possibly increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicles and replace any incorrect left rear taillight assemblies, free of charge. The recall began August 11, 2017. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
2014 BMW 750i fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 16.5 MPG
- Highway
- 24.5 MPG
- Combined
- 19.5 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $4,100
- 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.
2014 compared with other 750i years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2014 BMW 750i reliable?
- NHTSA lists 4 complaints for the 2014 BMW 750i, giving it a complaint index of 53, which ranks 8th worst among the 16 model years with data. No Good, Best, Caution, or Avoid verdict has been assigned to this year.
- What problems does the 2014 BMW 750i have?
- Owners reported issues split evenly between the engine and structure/body systems, each making up 50% of complaints. Reported engine concerns include low oil pressure warnings, and structure/body concerns include door handles that fail to open from inside.
- Does the 2014 BMW 750i have any recalls?
- Yes, NHTSA recall 17V379000 covers the 2014 BMW 750i for an electrical system issue involving incorrect replacement left rear taillight assemblies. This recall is not a do-not-drive order.
- How many miles do 2014 BMW 750i problems show up at?
- NHTSA data shows a median mileage of 39,500 at failure for engine-related complaints and 56,500 for structure and body complaints.
- How does the 2014 BMW 750i compare to other years?
- Its complaint index of 53 is worse than the 2011 (33, Good) and 2013 (40, Good) model years, but better than the 2006 and 2007 years, which are both rated Avoid with complaint indexes of 93 and 100.