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2009 BMW 750Li problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 15 complaints on file for the 2009 BMW 750Li — 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.

15

NHTSA complaints

1

Recalls

0

Investigations

0

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

0

Injuries

0

Deaths

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NCAP overall

How does 2009 compare to other 750Li years?

750Li NHTSA complaints by model year, 2009 highlighted300 complaints2005: 0 complaints2006: 300 complaints2007: 121 complaints2008: 103 complaints2009: 15 complaints2010: 49 complaints2011: 39 complaints2012: 40 complaints2013: 11 complaints2014: 9 complaints2015: 3 complaints2016: 1 complaints2019: 0 complaints2020: 0 complaints2021: 4 complaints
750Li NHTSA complaints by model year, 2009 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2009 BMW 750Li problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Engine747%
Electrical System213%
Fuel System213%
Transmission213%
Suspension17%
Visibility & Wipers17%

Does the 2009 BMW 750Li 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.

“MY CAR IS BMW 750 LI 2009. EVERY 40 MILES, THE OIL SHOWS DROP TO DOWN ON FULL LEVEL AT MY OIL LEVEL SCREEN, ALSO I AM ALWAYS FILL IN NEW OIL ON OIL CRANK EVERY TIME DROP IT DOWN. AND NO DRIP OR LEAKING OUTSIDE ON THE GROUND, I AM ALWAYS CHECK THE I- DRIVE OIL LEVEL ON THE SCREEN. AND THE MILES…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Engine · June 8, 2018

“ON A DAY-TO-DAY BASIS MY CAR WOULD DRIVE PROBLY 80 MILES IN THE CITY AND WHEN I'M ON THE HIGHWAY THE TRANSMISSION WILL START SLIPPING WHILE GOING 65 MILES AN HOUR AND ALMOST COME TO A DEAD STOP ON THE HIGHWAY ALONG WITH THAT THE BATTERY ALSO DRAINING ALL THE TIME WHILE DRIVING AND I HAVE TO CHARGE…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Electrical System · April 23, 2020

“ON A DAY-TO-DAY BASIS MY CAR WOULD DRIVE PROBLY 80 MILES IN THE CITY AND WHEN I'M ON THE HIGHWAY THE TRANSMISSION WILL START SLIPPING WHILE GOING 65 MILES AN HOUR AND ALMOST COME TO A DEAD STOP ON THE HIGHWAY ALONG WITH THAT THE BATTERY ALSO DRAINING ALL THE TIME WHILE DRIVING AND I HAVE TO CHARGE…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Transmission · April 23, 2020

“THE FUEL INJECTORS WERE DEFECTIVE AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. BMW WOULD NOT SELL THE EXACT INJECTORS BECAUSE THE UNIT WAS REDESIGNED BECAUSE THE VERSION THAT CAME WITH THE CAR HAD EXCESSIVE FAILURES. AFTER I HAD THE CAR REPAIRED BMW WOULD NOT REIMBURSE ME FOR REPAIRS SEEING THAT I DID NOT HAVE THE…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Fuel System · September 7, 2014

“DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY AT SPEED LIMIT OF 55 MPH AND THE DRIVE TRAIN BLEW AND WHEN I WAS GIVING GAS THE CAR WAS NOT PULLING ... MY CYLINDERS ARE MISFIRING AND THE CAR SHAKES RIDICULOUSLY BAD”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Visibility & Wipers · February 28, 2020

2009 BMW 750Li — common questions

Is the 2009 BMW 750Li reliable?

The record is thin — 15 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 1 recall should be verified as completed.

What are the most common 2009 750Li problems?

According to NHTSA complaint data, the leading problem areas are engine (7 complaints), fuel system (2 complaints), electrical system (2 complaints).

Does the 2009 BMW 750Li have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign affecting the 2009 BMW 750Li. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Which BMW 750Li years should you avoid?

Based on complaint rates and open investigations, the 750Li years to avoid are 2006, 2007, 2008, 2010, 2012, 2011. The cleanest record among 750Li years belongs to 2020.

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.