What years of the BMW 750Li should I avoid?

NHTSA data points to 2010, 2011, and 2012 as the years to avoid, relative to other 750Li model years. 2011 has the highest complaint index at 100, followed by 2010 at 89 and 2012 at 78.

Is the 2011 BMW 750Li reliable?

The 2011 750Li has the highest complaint index (100) of any 750Li year in NHTSA data, with 25 complaints and 4 reported fires. Engine and transmission/powertrain issues each represent 32% of its complaints.

What is the most common problem with the BMW 750Li?

Engine problems are the top issue across all 750Li years, accounting for 52% of the 99 total complaints. Transmission/powertrain issues follow at 20%, and electrical system issues at 19%.

Does the BMW 750Li have any recalls?

NHTSA lists 7 recall campaigns across the 750Li model years covered (2010-2021). The 2010-2012 avoid years share a recall for replacing the electric auxiliary water pump tied to engine cooling.

Are there any best years for the BMW 750Li?

The data does not identify any BMW 750Li year as a clear best; no years are marked as 'Best' in the current dataset. 2013 and 2014 are marked as 'Caution' with lower complaint indexes of 67 and 56.

BMW 750Li Best and Worst Years (2010–2021)

Avoid 2010-2012 BMW 750Li years: 2011 has the highest complaint index (100) and most engine fires (4), followed by 2010 (index 89, 2 fires) and 2012 (index 78, 3 fires). Engine problems dominate all three years, accounting for 52% of all complaints across the model.

Avoid 2010 Avoid 2011 Avoid 2012

Model years: 10; 2010–2021
NHTSA complaints: 99
Recall campaigns: 7
Crashes reported: 0
Fires reported: 11
Top problem area: Engine

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.

Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best

BMW 750Li problems and recalls by year

Year	Verdict	Index	Complaints	Fires	Recalls	Top issue	MPG	NCAP
2010	Avoid	89	30	2	1	Engine	16.5	—
2011	Avoid	100	25	4	1	Engine	16.5	—
2012	Avoid	78	24	3	1	Engine	16.5	—
2013	Caution	67	9	1	1	Engine	19	—
2014	Caution	56	6	0	1	Engine	19	—
2015	No verdict	44	2	1	1	Electrical System	19	—
2016	No verdict	22	1	0	1	Airbags	—	—
2019	No verdict	0	0	0	1	—	—	—
2020	No verdict	11	0	0	4	—	—	—
2021	No verdict	33	2	0	3	Suspension, Wheels & Tires	—	—

750Li years to avoid: what went wrong

2011 BMW 750Li Index 100 · 25 complaints · 1 recalls

The 2011 750Li has the worst complaint index of the lineup at 100, with 25 total complaints and 4 reported fires, the most of any year. Engine and transmission/powertrain issues each account for 32% of complaints, with median failure mileages of 84,000 and 60,000 respectively. Electrical system complaints made up 28% (median 92,000 miles). The engine cooling water pump recall applies here. Owners described burning odors, excessive coolant use, smoke from doors while parked, and one report of flames from the ECM wire harness.

2010 BMW 750Li Index 89 · 30 complaints · 1 recalls

NHTSA lists 30 complaints for the 2010 750Li, giving it a complaint index of 89 and a rank of second-worst among all years. Engine problems make up 67% of complaints for this year, with a median failure mileage of 59,500. Owners also reported electrical system issues (20% of complaints, median 57,000 miles) and fuel system problems (17%, median 34,100 miles). Two fires were reported. One recall covers an engine cooling water pump replacement. Sample complaints describe a driveshaft separation that damaged the engine oil pan and tire/wheel failures at low speed.

2010 engine problems →

2012 BMW 750Li Index 78 · 24 complaints · 1 recalls

NHTSA records 24 complaints for the 2012 750Li, with a complaint index of 78 and 3 fires reported. Engine problems dominate at 67% of complaints, median failure mileage 59,500. Transmission/powertrain issues account for 25% (median 51,637 miles), and suspension/wheel complaints for 21% (median 63,000 miles). The same engine cooling water pump recall applies. Sample complaints include engine fires while parked in a garage and at a mall, plus tire bubbling and wheel cracking reports.

2012 engine problems →

Most common BMW 750Li problems (all years)

Share of NHTSA complaints by component group. A complaint naming two components counts once in each.

Engine51 (52%)
Transmission & Powertrain20 (20%)
Electrical System19 (19%)
Suspension, Wheels & Tires14 (14%)
Fuel System13 (13%)
Other12 (12%)
Brakes6 (6%)
Airbags5 (5%)
Structure & Body5 (5%)
Steering4 (4%)

Frequently asked questions

What years of the BMW 750Li should I avoid?: NHTSA data points to 2010, 2011, and 2012 as the years to avoid, relative to other 750Li model years. 2011 has the highest complaint index at 100, followed by 2010 at 89 and 2012 at 78.
Is the 2011 BMW 750Li reliable?: The 2011 750Li has the highest complaint index (100) of any 750Li year in NHTSA data, with 25 complaints and 4 reported fires. Engine and transmission/powertrain issues each represent 32% of its complaints.
What is the most common problem with the BMW 750Li?: Engine problems are the top issue across all 750Li years, accounting for 52% of the 99 total complaints. Transmission/powertrain issues follow at 20%, and electrical system issues at 19%.
Does the BMW 750Li have any recalls?: NHTSA lists 7 recall campaigns across the 750Li model years covered (2010-2021). The 2010-2012 avoid years share a recall for replacing the electric auxiliary water pump tied to engine cooling.
Are there any best years for the BMW 750Li?: The data does not identify any BMW 750Li year as a clear best; no years are marked as 'Best' in the current dataset. 2013 and 2014 are marked as 'Caution' with lower complaint indexes of 67 and 56.