2016 BMW 750Li Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
No verdict The 2016 BMW 750Li has a complaint index of 21, the second-lowest among 15 model years covered, with just 1 complaint on file and 1 recall for airbag control modules. It ranks 12th worst out of the years tracked, meaning most other years report more problems.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 21/100
- #12 of 15 750Li years
- Verdict
- No verdict
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 1
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 1
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 0
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Top issue
- Airbags
Top 2016 BMW 750Li problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Airbags1 (100%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
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 lists only 1 complaint for the 2016 750Li, giving it a complaint index of 21, one of the lowest scores among the 15 model years tracked. It ranks 12th worst out of those years, meaning fewer years report more problems than this one.
- What problems does the 2016 BMW 750Li have?
- The only complaint on file involves the Airbags category, tied to a recall for an air bag control module that may not deploy correctly. No crashes, fires, or injuries were reported.
- Does the 2016 BMW 750Li have a recall?
- Yes. Recall 16V173000 covers 2016 740Li, 750Li, and 750Lxi vehicles built between July 1, 2015 and December 11, 2015, for an air bag control module issue. BMW dealers replace the module free of charge.
- How does the 2016 750Li compare to other 750Li years?
- With a complaint index of 21, the 2016 model year scores much lower than the worst year, 2006, which has a complaint index of 100 and 216 complaints. Years like 2014 carry a Good verdict with a complaint index of 43, still higher than 2016's.