YearToAvoid

2010 BMW 750Li Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls

Avoid The 2010 BMW 750Li ranks 4th-worst out of 15 model years, with a complaint index of 79 and an Avoid verdict. Owners most often reported engine problems (67% of complaints), often tied to fuel injector and timing chain issues, alongside one recall for the water pump.

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

YearToAvoid Scorecard

Complaint Index
79/100
#4 of 15 750Li years
Verdict
Avoid
vs. other years of this model
Complaints
30
unique NHTSA reports
Recalls
1
distinct NHTSA campaigns
Crashes
0
reported in complaints
Fires
2
Injuries
0
Top issue
Engine
Best nearby year
2014
rated Good
NHTSA overall rating
Not rated
EPA combined MPG
16.5
14 city / 20.5 hwy
Injuries / deaths
0 / 0

Top 2010 BMW 750Li problems

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

  1. Engine20 (67%)
  2. Electrical System6 (20%)
  3. Fuel System5 (17%)
  4. Transmission & Powertrain5 (17%)
  5. Other4 (13%)
  6. Suspension, Wheels & Tires4 (13%)
  7. Brakes2 (7%)
  8. Structure & Body1 (3%)

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

What owners report

  • Fuel injectors fail or need multiple replacements, sometimes with 6 of 8 injectors replaced around 57,000 miles.
  • Engine loses power or stalls unexpectedly at highway speeds, sometimes triggering a 'drive train malfunction' warning.
  • Engine shakes tremendously and stops running, then continues shaking after brake application post-repair.
  • Driveshaft has separated while driving at 40 to 45 mph, damaging the engine oil pan and causing an oil leak.
  • Electrical system and engine shut off simultaneously while driving at 70 mph, leaving the car without power to shift into neutral.
  • Rear tires have blown out or developed bubbles at low mileage, in one case with the wheel splitting in half.
2010 BMW 750Li complaints: complaints filed per month3Dec 2011Apr 2013Feb 2015Apr 2017Sep 2018Dec 2019Nov 2020
30 complaints filed with NHTSA from Dec 2011 to Nov 2024; peak Dec 2019 (3).

2010 BMW 750Li recalls

1 NHTSA recall campaign list this model year.

  1. NHTSA 18V248000Apr 18, 2018Engine47,806 vehicles

    Engine and engine cooling:engine

    BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2011-2012 BMW 550i, 550i xDrive, 550i Gran Turismo, 550i Gran Turismo xDrive, 750i, 750Li, 750i xDrive, 750Li xDrive, 760Li, X5 xDrive50i, X5 M, X6 xDrive50i, X6 M, ActiveHybrid7, MINI Cooper S Convertible, John Cooper Works (JCW) Convertible, Cooper S Countryman, Cooper S Countryman ALL4, Cooper S, JCW, Cooper S Clubman, JCW Clubman, Cooper S Roadster, JCW Roadster, Cooper S Coupe, JCW Coupe and Rolls-Royce Ghost, 2011 BMW X6 Hybrid and 2012 BMW 650i Coupe, 650i xDrive Coupe, 650i Convertible and 650i xDrive Convertible vehicles. The electric auxiliary water pump may fail and cause the circuit board to overheat.

    Risk: If the circuit board were to overheat, it can increase the risk of a fire.

    Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the electric auxiliary water pump, free of charge. Depending on the model, there are currently limited parts available, however not all parts are available at this time. Owners will be notified of the recall beginning June 11, 2018, and will receive a second notification when remedy parts become available. Owners may contact BMW customer service at BMW 1-800-525-7417, MINI at 1-866-825-1525, or Rolls-Royce at 1-877-877-3735. Note: BMW recommends that owners park their vehicle outdoors until the recall remedy has been performed.

2010 BMW 750Li fuel economy and fuel cost

City
14 MPG
Highway
20.5 MPG
Combined
16.5 MPG
Annual fuel cost (EPA)
$4,850
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.

2010 compared with other 750Li years

Complaint Index by model year (0 = fewest issues, 100 = most)0255075100’05’06’07’08’09’10’11’12’13’14’15’16’19’20’21
Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best
YearVerdictIndexComplaintsRecallsMPG
2008Avoid9365218
2009Caution5710117
2010Avoid7930116.5
2011Caution7125116.5
2012Caution6424116.5

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Frequently asked questions

Should I avoid the 2010 BMW 750Li?
NHTSA data ranks the 2010 750Li 4th-worst of 15 model years for this model, with a complaint index of 79 and an Avoid verdict relative to other 750Li years. Engine problems account for 67% of its complaints.
What is the biggest problem with the 2010 BMW 750Li?
Engine issues dominate, making up 67% of complaints, with a median mileage at failure of 59,500. Owners describe fuel injector failures, timing chain issues, and sudden loss of power.
Does the 2010 BMW 750Li have any recalls?
NHTSA lists one recall for the 2010 750Li, covering replacement of the electric auxiliary water pump. It is not a do-not-drive recall.
How does the 2010 750Li compare to other years?
The 2010 model's complaint index of 79 is higher than 2009 (57), 2011 (71), 2012 (64), and 2014 (43, rated Good), placing 2010 among the worse years for this model.

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.