2014 BMW 750Li Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
Good The 2014 BMW 750Li has a complaint index of 43, ranking 9th out of 15 model years, and carries a Good verdict. It has 6 complaints, 1 recall, and no crashes, fires, injuries, or deaths reported to NHTSA.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 43/100
- #9 of 15 750Li years
- Verdict
- Good
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 6
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 1
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 0
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Top issue
- Engine
- Best nearby year
- —
- no alternative with data
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 19
- 16 city / 24 hwy
- Injuries / deaths
- 0 / 0
Top 2014 BMW 750Li problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Engine2 (33%)
- Fuel System2 (33%)
- Airbags1 (17%)
- Collision Avoidance & Cameras1 (17%)
- Other1 (17%)
- Structure & Body1 (17%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Owners report gray or white smoke from the exhaust tailpipes traced to faulty engine valve stem seals, with one case at 115,000 miles.
- Some owners describe a check-engine light tied to a failed PCV valve, with brittle hoses and fuel leaking around 101,000 miles.
- Others report a strong gasoline odor inside the cabin while driving around 30 mph, with no warning light on, around 87,000 miles.
- One owner smelled gasoline while the vehicle was parked in the driveway, pointing to a possible fuel system leak.
2014 BMW 750Li recalls
1 NHTSA recall campaign list this model year.
- NHTSA 17V379000Jun 14, 2017Electrical System92 vehicles
Exterior lighting
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2013-2015 740i, 740Li, 740Lxi, 750i, 750xi, 750Li and 750Lxi and 2014 ActiveHybrid 7 vehicles. The affected vehicles may have received incorrect replacement left rear taillight assemblies. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Risk: Vehicles with the incorrect left rear lamp assemblies may be less conspicuous to other drivers, possibly increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicles and replace any incorrect left rear taillight assemblies, free of charge. The recall began August 11, 2017. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
2014 BMW 750Li fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 16 MPG
- Highway
- 24 MPG
- Combined
- 19 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $4,200
- 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.
2014 compared with other 750Li years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2014 BMW 750Li reliable?
- NHTSA data shows a complaint index of 43 for the 2014 750Li, giving it a Good verdict and a rank of 9th out of 15 model years for this model. It has only 6 complaints and 1 recall on file.
- What problems does the 2014 BMW 750Li have?
- The top reported problem area is the Engine, tied with Fuel System, each accounting for 33% of complaints. Owners describe exhaust smoke from valve stem seal failure, PCV valve failure, and gasoline odors inside the cabin.
- Does the 2014 BMW 750Li have any recalls?
- NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2014 750Li, covering an electrical system issue where some vehicles may have received incorrect left rear taillight assemblies. It is not a do-not-drive recall.
- How does the 2014 750Li compare to other years?
- The 2014 750Li's complaint index of 43 is much lower than the worst years, such as 2006 with a complaint index of 100 and an Avoid verdict, or 2007 and 2008 which also carry Avoid verdicts.
- At what mileage do 2014 750Li problems usually occur?
- Engine complaints show a median mileage at failure of 108,000 miles, while Fuel System complaints show a median of 87,000 miles.