BMW 750Li Best and Worst Years (2005–2021)
Avoid the 2006, 2007, 2008, and 2010 BMW 750Li, which carry complaint indexes of 100, 86, 93, and 79 out of 467 total complaints across the model. No BMW 750Li year earns a Best rating; 2014, with only 6 complaints and index 43, is the lone Good year.
Based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls per model-year, ranked within this model — not a reliability rating. Methodology.
- Model years
- 15
- 2005–2021
- NHTSA complaints
- 467
- Recall campaigns
- 11
- Crashes reported
- 10
- Fires reported
- 14
- Top problem area
- Transmission & Powertrain
750Li Complaint Index by year
Higher = more complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and Do-Not-Drive recalls per year on the road, relative to other years of this model.
BMW 750Li problems and recalls by year
| Year | Verdict | Index | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Recalls | Top issue | MPG | NCAP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | No verdict | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | — | — | — |
| 2006 | Avoid | 100 | 216 | 6 | 2 | 4 | Transmission & Powertrain | 18 | — |
| 2007 | Avoid | 86 | 77 | 1 | 0 | 4 | Structure & Body | 18 | — |
| 2008 | Avoid | 93 | 65 | 3 | 1 | 2 | Structure & Body | 18 | — |
| 2009 | Caution | 57 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 1 | Engine | 17 | — |
| 2010 | Avoid | 79 | 30 | 0 | 2 | 1 | Engine | 16.5 | — |
| 2011 | Caution | 71 | 25 | 0 | 4 | 1 | Engine | 16.5 | — |
| 2012 | Caution | 64 | 24 | 0 | 3 | 1 | Engine | 16.5 | — |
| 2013 | Caution | 50 | 9 | 0 | 1 | 1 | Engine | 19 | — |
| 2014 | Good | 43 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 1 | Engine | 19 | — |
| 2015 | No verdict | 36 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | Electrical System | 19 | — |
| 2016 | No verdict | 21 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | Airbags | — | — |
| 2019 | No verdict | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | — | — | — |
| 2020 | No verdict | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | — | — | — |
| 2021 | No verdict | 29 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | Suspension, Wheels & Tires | — | — |
750Li years to avoid: what went wrong
2006 BMW 750Li Index 100 · 216 complaints · 4 recalls
The 2006 750Li has the highest complaint index (100) of any year, driven by Transmission & Powertrain problems (80 complaints, 37% share, median failure mileage 86,617) and Structure & Body issues (65 complaints, 30% share, median mileage 92,000). Owners describe unexpected acceleration while parking, non-deploying airbags in rollover crashes, head gasket failures letting oil into pistons, and a brake vacuum booster that loses stopping power. NHTSA lists four recalls for this year, including a door latch update and an electronic key/steering lock issue tied to Comfort Access.
2006 transmission & powertrain problems →2006 structure & body problems →2006 airbags problems →
2008 BMW 750Li Index 93 · 65 complaints · 2 recalls
The 2008 750Li has a complaint index of 93, with Structure & Body issues topping the list (28 complaints, 43% share, median mileage 86,000) followed by Transmission & Powertrain (20 complaints, 31% share, median mileage 82,000). Owners describe oil leaks traced to a pressure switch or brake booster pump, body damage from low-speed collisions, and airbags that deployed improperly or not at all during crashes. Two recalls cover door latches and the Comfort Access electronic key/steering lock system.
2008 structure & body problems →2008 transmission & powertrain problems →
2007 BMW 750Li Index 86 · 77 complaints · 4 recalls
The 2007 750Li shows a complaint index of 86, led by Structure & Body faults (29 complaints, 38% share, median mileage 91,000) and Airbag concerns (17 complaints, 22% share, median mileage 100,000). Owners report cracked wheels at low mileage, keyless-start failures with repeated battery drain, and transmission slipping or harsh downshifts severe enough to jolt occupants. Four recall campaigns apply, covering door latches, front airbags, and the Comfort Access electronic steering lock system.
2007 structure & body problems →2007 airbags problems →2007 transmission & powertrain problems →
2010 BMW 750Li Index 79 · 30 complaints · 1 recalls
The 2010 750Li carries a complaint index of 79, dominated by Engine problems (20 complaints, 67% share, median mileage 59,500). Owners report driveshaft separation damaging the engine oil pan, sudden engine stalling and shaking after jerking motions, and tire and wheel failures including a split wheel at low mileage. One recall addresses the electric auxiliary water pump on the engine.
Most common BMW 750Li problems (all years)
Share of NHTSA complaints by component group across all model years.
- Transmission & Powertrain138 (30%)
- Structure & Body127 (27%)
- Engine103 (22%)
- Airbags72 (15%)
- Electrical System72 (15%)
- Brakes46 (10%)
- Other30 (6%)
- Fuel System24 (5%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires24 (5%)
- Seat Belts19 (4%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- What years of the BMW 750Li should I avoid?
- NHTSA data points to 2006, 2007, 2008, and 2010 as the years to avoid, with complaint indexes of 100, 86, 93, and 79 respectively, compared to a low of 43 for the 2014 model.
- Is there a best year for the BMW 750Li?
- No BMW 750Li year earns a Best rating. The 2014 model year is the only one rated Good, with just 6 complaints and a complaint index of 43.
- What is the most common problem area on the BMW 750Li?
- Across all years, Transmission & Powertrain issues account for 138 complaints (30% share), followed by Structure & Body at 127 complaints (27%) and Engine problems at 103 complaints (22%).
- Are there recalls on the 2006-2008 BMW 750Li?
- Yes. These years share recalls for a door latch system update and a Comfort Access electronic key/steering lock issue, plus a separate front airbag recall affecting the 2006 and 2007 models.
- How many total complaints does the BMW 750Li have?
- NHTSA lists 467 total complaints across all 750Li model years covered, from 2005 through 2021, along with 11 recall campaigns.