2015 BMW 750Li Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
No verdictComplaint Index
44/100
#6 most-complained of 10 750Li years
NHTSA lists 2 complaints and 1 recall for the 2015 BMW 750Li, with a Complaint Index of 44, ranking 6th out of 10 model years. That places it in the middle of the range, well below the 2011 model's index of 100.
- Complaints
- 2
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes / fires
- 0 / 1
- Injuries / deaths
- 0 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 19
- 16 city / 24 hwy
Top 2015 BMW 750Li problems
NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Electrical System1 (50%)
- Engine1 (50%)
- Transmission & Powertrain1 (50%)
What owners report
- Under-hood fire with smoke reported after an AC unit repair, occurring while driving around 20 mph.
- Sudden engine shutoff at 50 mph accompanied by a drivetrain malfunction warning message.
- Diagnosis after the shutoff pointed to a voltage malfunction along with failures in the radiator pump, oxygen sensor, hose inlet gasket ring, and hose clamp.
- Electrical system failure linked to the fire incident occurred at a median mileage of 49,000, while the engine-related shutoff occurred at 126,000 miles.
2015 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.
2015 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.
2015 compared with other 750Li years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2015 BMW 750Li reliable?
- NHTSA data shows only 2 complaints for the 2015 750Li, giving it a Complaint Index of 44, which ranks 6th out of 10 model years tracked. It sits in the middle of the pack, better than the 2010-2012 models but worse than the 2016 model.
- What problems does the 2015 BMW 750Li have?
- NHTSA complaints cite the Electrical System, Engine, and Transmission & Powertrain, each with one complaint. One complaint involved a fire linked to the electrical system at 49,000 miles.
- Does the 2015 BMW 750Li have any recalls?
- Yes, one recall, campaign 17V379000, covers the 2013-2015 740i, 740Li, 750i, 750Li and related models for incorrect replacement left rear taillight assemblies. It is not a do-not-drive recall.
- What year BMW 750Li should I avoid?
- Based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2010 and 2011 model years rank worst with Complaint Index values of 89 and 100. The 2015 model, with an index of 44, ranks in the middle of the 10 model years.