2016 BMW 750Li Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
No verdictComplaint Index
22/100
#8 most-complained of 10 750Li years
The 2016 BMW 750Li has a complaint index of 22, the second-lowest among the 10 model years with data, ranking 8th worst. It has 1 NHTSA complaint and 1 recall, both tied to the airbag control module.
- Complaints
- 1
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes / fires
- 0 / 0
- Injuries / deaths
- 0 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- —
Top 2016 BMW 750Li problems
NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Airbags1 (100%)
What owners report
- Owners report receiving notice of the Takata-related airbag control module recall but being unable to get the repair done because the replacement part was unavailable.
- One owner noted the wait for the recall part exceeded a reasonable amount of time, though no airbag failure had actually occurred.
2016 BMW 750Li recalls
1 NHTSA recall campaign list this model year.
- NHTSA 16V173000Mar 25, 2016Airbags6,110 vehicles
Air bags:frontal:sensor/control module-inactive
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2016 740Li, 750Li, and 750Lxi vehicles manufactured July 1, 2015, to December 11, 2015. The affected vehicles have an air bag control module that may randomly reset due to an electrical short circuit as a result of residual metallic particles from the manufacturing process.
Risk: In the event of a crash while the air bag module is resetting, the air bags may not deploy, increasing the risk of occupant injury.
Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the air bag control module, free of charge. The recall began on July 11, 2016. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
2016 compared with other 750Li years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2016 BMW 750Li reliable?
- NHTSA data shows the 2016 750Li has a complaint index of 22, among the lowest of the 10 model years tracked, and ranks 8th worst out of those years. It has only 1 complaint on file.
- Does the 2016 BMW 750Li have any recalls?
- Yes, one recall (campaign 16V173000) covers a faulty airbag control module that may deploy the airbags unexpectedly. BMW dealers replace the module free of charge.
- What is the main problem area for the 2016 BMW 750Li?
- The single NHTSA complaint on file for this year is related to Airbags, matching the recall issue with the airbag control module.
- How does the 2016 750Li compare to other model years?
- With a complaint index of 22, the 2016 model ranks better than 2010 through 2014, which had complaint indexes ranging from 56 to 100 and Avoid or Caution verdicts.