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2016 BMW 750i Problems, Recalls & Reliability

Verdict

Caution

Complaint Index

60/100

#5 most-complained of 11 750i years

The 2016 BMW 750i has 8 owner complaints and 0 safety recalls on file with NHTSA. Its Complaint Index is 60 out of 100 — #5 highest of 11 750i model years (verdict: Caution). The most reported problem area is engine (2 complaints, 25% of the total).

Complaints
8
Recalls
0
Crashes / fires
0 / 0
Injuries / deaths
0 / 0
NHTSA overall rating
Not rated
EPA combined MPG
19.5
16.5 city / 24.5 hwy

Top 2016 BMW 750i problems

NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.

  1. Engine2 (25%)
  2. Seat Belts2 (25%)
  3. Airbags1 (13%)
  4. Electrical System1 (13%)
  5. Other1 (13%)
  6. Suspension, Wheels & Tires1 (13%)
2016 BMW 750i complaints: complaints filed per month2Oct 2016Apr 2021Oct 2021Jul 2023Aug 2024Aug 2025
8 complaints filed with NHTSA from Oct 2016 to Aug 2025; peak Apr 2021 (2).

2016 BMW 750i recalls

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

2016 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.

2016 compared with other 750i years

Complaint Index by model year (0 = fewest issues, 100 = most)025507510020102011201220132014201520162017201820202021
Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best
YearVerdictIndexComplaintsRecallsMPG
2014No verdict804119.5
2015No verdict00119.5
2016Caution608019.5
2017No verdict304019.5
2018No verdict101019.5

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2016 BMW 750i a reliable year?
Judged by NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2016 BMW 750i ranks #5 of 11 among 750i model years (Complaint Index 60/100, verdict: Caution). It has 8 complaints and 0 recalls on file. This reflects reported safety-related problems, not an overall reliability rating.
What are the most common problems with the 2016 BMW 750i?
The most reported problem areas are engine (2 complaints), seat belts (2 complaints), and airbags (1 complaints). The median mileage at the time of failure in complaints that report it is 68,800 miles.
Does the 2016 BMW 750i have any recalls?
No safety recall campaigns list the 2016 BMW 750i in NHTSA’s recall database at the time of the last data update.
What is the fuel economy of the 2016 BMW 750i?
EPA rates the 2016 BMW 750i at 19.5 MPG combined (16.5 city / 24.5 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $4,100. 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.