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2011 BMW 750i problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 8 complaints on file for the 2011 BMW 750i — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but one recall campaign applies to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.

8

NHTSA complaints

1

Recalls

0

Investigations

0

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

0

Injuries

0

Deaths

—

NCAP overall

How does 2011 compare to other 750i years?

750i NHTSA complaints by model year, 2011 highlighted77 complaints1990: 0 complaints1991: 0 complaints1992: 0 complaints2005: 0 complaints2006: 77 complaints2007: 47 complaints2008: 29 complaints2009: 14 complaints2010: 13 complaints2011: 8 complaints2012: 12 complaints2013: 11 complaints2014: 4 complaints2015: 0 complaints2016: 9 complaints2017: 7 complaints2018: 1 complaints2020: 7 complaints
750i NHTSA complaints by model year, 2011 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2011 BMW 750i problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Electrical System338%
Transmission338%
Engine225%

Does the 2011 BMW 750i have recalls?

1 NHTSA recall campaign on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

18V248000EngineApril 18, 2018 · 47,806 units

Defect

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2011-2012 BMW 550i, 550i xDrive, 550i Gran Turismo, 550i Gran Turismo xDrive, 750i, 750Li, 750i xDrive, 750Li xDrive, 760Li, X5 xDrive50i, X5 M, X6 xDrive50i, X6 M, ActiveHybrid7, MINI Cooper S Convertible, John Cooper Works (JCW) Convertible, Cooper S Countryman, Cooper S Countryman ALL4, Cooper S, JCW, Cooper S Clubman, JCW Clubman, Cooper S Roadster, JCW Roadster, Cooper S Coupe, JCW Coupe and Rolls-Royce Ghost, 2011 BMW X6 Hybrid and 2012 BMW 650i Coupe, 650i xDrive Coupe, 650i Convertible and 650i xDrive Convertible vehicles. The electric auxiliary water pump may fail and cause the circuit board to overheat.

Consequence

If the circuit board were to overheat, it can increase the risk of a fire.

Remedy

BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the electric auxiliary water pump, free of charge. Depending on the model, there are currently limited parts available, however not all parts are available at this time. Owners will be notified of the recall beginning June 11, 2018, and will receive a second notification when remedy parts become available. Owners may contact BMW customer service at BMW 1-800-525-7417, MINI at 1-866-825-1525, or Rolls-Royce at 1-877-877-3735. Note: BMW recommends that owners park their vehicle outdoors until the recall remedy has been performed.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.

“HYBRID BATTERIES FAILING BEFORE REACHING 50,000 MILES COST OF REPAIR AROUND 15000 AT THE BMW DEALER WHICH IS INSANE FOR A BATTERY ,”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Electrical System · December 5, 2019

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 BMW 750I. WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO VIBRATE AND THE DRIVE TRAIN MALFUNCTION WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT PARKED THE VEHICLE AND CALLED NHTSA. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Transmission · September 6, 2019

“ENGINE IS BURNING AND LEAKING OIL EXCESSIVELY. N63 ENGINE REQUIRES 2-QUARTS OF PREMIUM OIL EVERY MONTH, OR APPROXIMATELY 1200-1400 MILES DRIVEN. AREA BMW REPAIR SHOPS RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT OF ENGINE WHICH HAS 118,000 MILES.”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Engine · July 1, 2018

2011 BMW 750i — common questions

Is the 2011 BMW 750i reliable?

The record is thin — 8 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 1 recall should be verified as completed.

Does the 2011 BMW 750i have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign affecting the 2011 BMW 750i. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Which BMW 750i years should you avoid?

Based on complaint rates and open investigations, the 750i years to avoid are 2006, 2007. The cleanest record among 750i years belongs to 2015.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.