YearToAvoid

2010 BMW 750Li Problems, Recalls & Reliability

Verdict

Avoid

Complaint Index

89/100

#2 most-complained of 10 750Li years

The 2010 BMW 750Li ranks 2nd worst of 10 model years, with a complaint index of 89 and 30 NHTSA complaints, mostly tied to the engine (67% share). It carries 1 recall and is rated Avoid relative to other 750Li years.

Complaints
30
Recalls
1
Crashes / fires
0 / 2
Injuries / deaths
0 / 0
NHTSA overall rating
Not rated
EPA combined MPG
16.5
14 city / 20.5 hwy

Top 2010 BMW 750Li problems

NHTSA owner 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%)

What owners report

  • Engine can suddenly stall or lose power while driving, sometimes accompanied by shaking so severe the vehicle is undrivable.
  • Fuel injectors have failed on the N63 engine well before the median failure mileage of 59,500 miles, with some owners needing multiple injectors replaced.
  • Electrical system has shut down entirely while driving on the freeway, cutting power to all systems and preventing the car from being shifted into neutral.
  • Driveshaft has separated while driving at moderate speed, damaging the engine oil pan and causing visible oil leaks and smoke.
  • Run-flat tires have developed bubbles or blown out at low mileage, in one case splitting the wheel in half.
2010 BMW 750Li complaints: complaints filed per month6Dec 2011Apr 2013Feb 2015Apr 2017Sep 2018Dec 2019Nov 2020
47 complaints filed with NHTSA from Dec 2011 to Nov 2024; peak Dec 2019 (6).

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)02550751002010201120122013201420152016201920202021
Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best
YearVerdictIndexComplaintsRecallsMPG
2010Avoid8930116.5
2011Avoid10025116.5
2012Avoid7824116.5

All BMW 750Li years: best and worst →

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2010 BMW 750Li reliable?
Compared to other 750Li model years, the 2010 ranks near the bottom, placing 2nd worst out of 10 years tracked with a complaint index of 89.
What are the most common problems with the 2010 BMW 750Li?
NHTSA complaints show the Engine as the top problem area, accounting for 67% of the 30 complaints, followed by Electrical System at 20% and Fuel System and Transmission & Powertrain each at 17%.
Does the 2010 BMW 750Li have any recalls?
NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2010 750Li, covering replacement of the electric auxiliary water pump related to the engine.
At what mileage do 2010 BMW 750Li problems typically occur?
Across sampled complaints, the median mileage at failure for engine issues is 59,500 miles, though some fuel system and suspension complaints occurred at lower mileage.
How does the 2010 750Li compare to the 2011 and 2012 model years?
The 2011 has a higher complaint index of 100, while 2012 is lower at 78; both are also rated Avoid, but 2010's index of 89 places it 2nd worst of the 10 years with data.

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.