YearToAvoid

2017 BMW 750i Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls

No verdict The 2017 BMW 750i has 4 owner complaints and 0 safety recalls on file with NHTSA. Its Complaint Index is 27 out of 100 — #12 highest of 16 750i model years. The most reported problem area is brakes (1 complaints, 25% of the total).

Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology

YearToAvoid Scorecard

Complaint Index
27/100
#12 of 16 750i years
Verdict
No verdict
vs. other years of this model
Complaints
4
unique NHTSA reports
Recalls
0
distinct NHTSA campaigns
Crashes
0
reported in complaints
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Top issue
Brakes
Best nearby year
2016
rated Good
NHTSA overall rating
Not rated
EPA combined MPG
19.5
16.5 city / 25.5 hwy
Injuries / deaths
0 / 0

Top 2017 BMW 750i problems

Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.

  1. Brakes1 (25%)
  2. Engine1 (25%)
  3. Other1 (25%)
  4. Structure & Body1 (25%)
  5. Suspension, Wheels & Tires1 (25%)
  6. Transmission & Powertrain1 (25%)

A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.

2017 BMW 750i complaints: complaints filed per month1Apr 2021Jun 2022Jan 2024May 2025
4 complaints filed with NHTSA from Apr 2021 to May 2025; peak Apr 2021 (1).

2017 BMW 750i recalls

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

2017 BMW 750i fuel economy and fuel cost

City
16.5 MPG
Highway
25.5 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.

2017 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
2015No verdict70119.5
2016Good478019.5
2017No verdict274019.5
2018No verdict131019.5
2020No verdict804120

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2017 BMW 750i a reliable year?
Judged by NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2017 BMW 750i ranks #12 of 16 among 750i model years (Complaint Index 27/100). It has 4 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 2017 BMW 750i?
The most reported problem areas are brakes (1 complaints), engine (1 complaints), and structure & body (1 complaints). The median mileage at the time of failure in complaints that report it is 22,020 miles.
Does the 2017 BMW 750i have any recalls?
No safety recall campaigns list the 2017 BMW 750i in NHTSA’s recall database at the time of the last data update.
What is the fuel economy of the 2017 BMW 750i?
EPA rates the 2017 BMW 750i at 19.5 MPG combined (16.5 city / 25.5 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.