2020 BMW 750i Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
No verdict The 2020 BMW 750i has 4 complaints in NHTSA data, a complaint index of 80, and 1 recall for a high pressure fuel pump. That ranks it 4th worst among model years with data, though its complaint count is low in absolute terms.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 80/100
- #4 of 16 750i years
- Verdict
- No verdict
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 4
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 1
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 0
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 1
- Top issue
- Electrical System
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 20
- 17 city / 25 hwy
- Injuries / deaths
- 1 / 0
Top 2020 BMW 750i problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA 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%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Interior trim on the center console can peel and expose sharp edges that cut fingers.
- Owners report the check engine light coming on after the coolant expansion tank cracked and leaked onto the fuel rail, damaging an injector.
- Some owners describe a sudden, complete loss of engine and electrical power while driving, with no warning lights beforehand.
- Fluid leaks traced to the front differential coming apart have been reported, with owners noting the failure occurred well before differentials typically wear out.
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 4 complaints for the 2020 750i and a complaint index of 80, which ranks 4th worst among the 750i model years tracked. It has 1 recall covering the high pressure fuel pump.
- What problems does the 2020 BMW 750i have?
- Owner complaints are spread evenly across Electrical System, Engine, Steering, Structure & Body, Suspension, and Transmission & Powertrain, each accounting for 25% of complaints. One engine-related complaint noted a median mileage at failure of 48,000 miles.
- Does the 2020 BMW 750i have a recall?
- Yes. Recall 19V513000 covers the high pressure fuel pump, which BMW says may not have been properly assembled. This is not a do-not-drive recall.
- How does the 2020 750i compare to other 750i years?
- The 2020 750i's complaint index of 80 is lower than the worst years like 2007 (100) and 2006 (93), but higher than years like 2011 (33) and 2013 (40), which earned Good verdicts.
- What is the fuel economy of the 2020 BMW 750i?
- EPA rates the 2020 750i at 20 mpg combined (17 city / 25 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $4,000.