2020 BMW 750i Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
No verdictComplaint Index
90/100
#2 most-complained of 11 750i years
The 2020 BMW 750i has a Complaint Index of 90, ranking 2nd worst out of 11 model years. NHTSA lists 4 complaints, 1 recall, and 1 injury, with the top problem area being the Electrical System.
- Complaints
- 4
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes / fires
- 0 / 0
- Injuries / deaths
- 1 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 20
- 17 city / 25 hwy
Top 2020 BMW 750i problems
NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Electrical System1 (25%)
- Engine1 (25%)
- Other1 (25%)
- Steering1 (25%)
- Structure & Body1 (25%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires1 (25%)
- Transmission & Powertrain1 (25%)
What owners report
- Console trim panel with aluminum edging peels loose and exposes a sharp edge that can cut fingers.
- Check engine light comes on during slow-speed driving after the coolant expansion tank cracks and leaks onto the fuel rail, damaging an injector, with failure reported at 48,000 miles.
- Vehicle loses all engine and electrical power suddenly while driving, with no warning lights beforehand and no dashboard alerts.
- Differential fluid leaks from the front differential, which owners say was found to be coming apart during dealer diagnosis.
- Front differential failure was reported at 54,308 miles, well before what owners expected for that part.
2020 BMW 750i recalls
1 NHTSA recall campaign list this model year.
- NHTSA 19V513000Jul 3, 2019Engine115 vehicles
Engine
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2020 750i xDrive, 2019 M850i xDrive Coupe, M850i xDrive Convertible, X5 xDrive50i, X7 xDrive50i, and M5 vehicles. The high pressure fuel pump may not have been properly attached to the engine, which may cause the fuel pump flange to crack, resulting in a fuel leak.
Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the high pressure fuel pumps, free of charge. The recall began August 27, 2019. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
2020 BMW 750i fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 17 MPG
- Highway
- 25 MPG
- Combined
- 20 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $4,000
- 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.
2020 compared with other 750i years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2020 BMW 750i reliable?
- NHTSA data shows the 2020 750i has a Complaint Index of 90, the 2nd worst of the 11 model years tracked for this model, with 4 complaints and 1 injury on file.
- Does the 2020 BMW 750i have any recalls?
- Yes, NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2020 750i, campaign 19V513000, covering the high pressure fuel pump, which was not properly assembled and could fail.
- What is the most common problem area for the 2020 BMW 750i?
- The top problem area reported is the Electrical System, which along with Engine, Steering, Structure & Body, Suspension, and Transmission & Powertrain each account for 25% of complaints.
- At what mileage do 2020 BMW 750i problems tend to show up?
- The median mileage at failure recorded by NHTSA is 48,000 miles, based on the Engine-related complaint data.
- How does the 2020 750i compare to other years?
- The 2020 model's Complaint Index of 90 is higher than most other years listed, such as 2018 (10) and 2017 (30), but slightly below the highest, 2010, at 100.