2021 BMW 750Li Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
No verdict The 2021 BMW 750Li has a complaint index of 29, ranking 11th out of 15 model years, well below the higher-complaint 2006-2010 years. It has 2 complaints, 3 recalls, and no verdict has been assigned yet.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 29/100
- #11 of 15 750Li years
- Verdict
- No verdict
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 2
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 3
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 0
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Top issue
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires
Top 2021 BMW 750Li problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires2 (100%)
- Other1 (50%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Low tire pressure warning light illuminates shortly after startup.
- A dealer and an independent mechanic initially could not identify the cause of the tire pressure warning.
- An independent mechanic later found a crack related to the wheel or tire assembly.
- Owners reported this suspension and tire issue at a median mileage of 25,000 miles.
2021 BMW 750Li recalls
3 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- NHTSA 21V096000Feb 19, 2021Collision Avoidance & Cameras13,858 vehicles
Back over prevention:software
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2019-2021 X3 sDrive30i, X3 xDrive30i, X3 M40i, X3M, X4 xDrive30i, X4 M40i, M550i, X4M, X5 sDrive40i, X5 xDrive40i, X5 xDrive50i, X5M, X5 M50i, X7 xDrive40i, X7 xDrive50i, X7 M50i, Alpina XB7, 330i, 330i xDrive, M340i, M340i xDrive, and 8 Series Coupe, Convertible and Grand Coupe, 840i, 840i xDrive, M850i xDrive, M8, 2020-2021 530e, 530e xDrive, 330e, 330e xDrive, 745Le, 745Le xDrive, X5 xDrive45e, X3 xDrive30e, X6 sDrive40i, X6 xDrive40i, X6 xDrive50i, X6 M50i, X6M, 530i, 530i xDrive, 540i, 540i xDrive, M550i xDrive, M5, 740i, 740Li, 740Li xDrive, M760i Drive, M760Li xDrive, 750Li xDrive Alpina, Alpina B7 xDrive, and 2021 4 Series Coupe 430i, 430i xDrive, M440i xDrive vehicles. When shifting into Reverse, a small portion of the rearview image may be obscured, or the screen may not illuminate. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Risk: If the driver relies on only the rearview camera image, the missing or reduced rearview image view can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the rearview camera software and update it if necessary, free of charge. The recall began April 16, 2021. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
- NHTSA 21V062000Feb 10, 2021Brakes893 vehicles
Service brakes, hydraulic:power assist:hydraulic
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2020-2021 8 Series Coupe, Grand Coupe and convertible 840i, 840i xDrive, M850i xDrive, M8 and 740 Li, 740 Li xDrive, 750 Li xDrive, M760 Li xDrive, X6 sDrive40i, X6 xDrive40i, X6 xdrive50i, X6 M50i, X6M, and 2019-2021 X5 sDrive40i, X5 xDrive40i, X5 xDrive50i, X5 M50i, X5M, X7 xDrive40i, X7 xDrive50i, X7 M50i, and 2021 M3, M3 Competition, M4 Coupe, M4 Competition Coupe, X5 xDrive45e, 745 Le xDrive. The rotor and shaft within the integrated brake system may not have been welded properly and could separate during a hard braking event, possibly resulting in a loss of the Antilock Brake System (ABS) and braking assistance.
Risk: A loss of ABS and a reduction in braking assistance can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the integrated brake system, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 25, 2021. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
- NHTSA 20V379000Jun 30, 2020Other16 vehicles
Child seat:tether: connector/clip
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2020-2021 740Li, 740 Li xDrive, 750Li xDrive, M760Li xDrive, and Alpina B7 vehicles. The top child seat tether anchor on the rear middle seat may not be readily accessible. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 225, Section 6.1(b) "Child Restraint Anchorage Systems."
Risk: A child restraint system placed on the vehicle's rear middle seat without utilizing the three-point safety belt, could increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will install a top tether anchor cover at the rear middle seating position. Until vehicles are remedied, owners will be instructed to utilize the outboard rear seating positions which are equipped with an accessible top tether anchor, or, the middle rear seating position and the vehicle's three-point safety belt. The recall began August 20, 2020. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
2021 compared with other 750Li years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2021 BMW 750Li reliable?
- NHTSA lists only 2 complaints for the 2021 750Li, giving it a complaint index of 29, which ranks 11th out of 15 model years. This places it in the middle of the pack, better than the higher-complaint 2006-2010 years.
- What problems does the 2021 BMW 750Li have?
- The only reported problem area is Suspension, Wheels & Tires, covering both sample complaints, including a low tire pressure warning traced to a crack found by an independent mechanic at 25,000 miles.
- Does the 2021 BMW 750Li have any recalls?
- NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2021 750Li: a rearview camera software issue, an integrated brake system replacement, and a child seat tether anchor cover installation. None are do-not-drive recalls.
- How does the 2021 750Li compare to other 750Li years?
- With a complaint index of 29, the 2021 model ranks 11th worst out of 15 years tracked, far below the 2006 model year's index of 100, which carries an Avoid verdict.