Bmw 750 I xdrive 2011 --excessive engine oil consumption and or burning. The design of the valve stem seals is a major safety problem due to excessive oil consumption. The safety concerns are the following: 1) fire hazard. 2) property damage and personal injury 3) polluting the environment with excessive smoke 4) additional cost burden for consumers every time the vehicle is stationary and at the point of acceleration, the is a tremendous amount of smoke that is coming out of the tail pipe. The oil measure turn to low after just 2 weeks of adding oil to the engine. For the following reasons, bmw should be held accountable and be forced to repair the engineering design flaws in their engine that burn excessive amount of oil in a short amount of time. Consumer should not have to carry the cost burden of repairing this design flaws. As an owner, I am very disappointed in bmw
The worst 2011 BMW 7 Series problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Engine1
- Fuel system1
- Transmission1
Problems by type
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- Fuel system1
- Transmission1
Recalls 1
Engine and engine cooling: engine: other fuel types: turbo/supercharger
- What is wrong
- Bmw is recalling certain model year 2011 5-series, model year 2010-2011 5-series gran turismo, model year 2009-2011 7-series, model year 2010-2011 x5 sav, and model year 2008-2011 x6 sav vehicles equipped with 8- or 12-cylinder, turbocharged, engines because the circuit board for the electric auxiliary water pump can overheat.
- Risk
- This could lead to a smoldering of the pump or an engine compartment or vehicle fire.
- Remedy
- Bmw will notify owners, and dealers will replace the auxiliary water pump free of charge. The safety recall began on december 19, 2011. Owners may contact bmw customer relations and services at 1‑800‑525‑7417.
Recall number 11V521000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2011 BMW 7 Series 49
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- This bulletin outlines the Customer Care Package program that has been designed exclusively for...
- Vehicle has the air bag warning lamp on after a body shop has made repairs
- The basic conditions for initializing the power windows are not met.
- The electrical system of BMW vehicles has been subject to an ongoing development process over the last few...
- Engine will crank but not start
- Customers may state that the alarm system (DWA) is not active after locking their unoccupied vehicle
- Various functions of the camera-based driver assistance systems (ADCAM system) can lead to customer...
- The engine?s intake charge-air duct limited warranty extension to 10 years/120,000 miles applies to...
- Engine failure warning and reduced engine output will occur due to high-pressure pump failure
- Bmw: on certain vehicles, engine timing chain should be checked for early stages of wear, and a repair...
2011 BMW 7 Series fuel economy
Official EPA estimates in miles per gallon (MPGe for electric). Ranges cover trims that share the same engine.
| Engine | Drive | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.4L 8‑cyl Hybrid | RWD | 17 | 24 | 20 |
| 3.0L 6‑cyl | RWD | 17 | 25 | 20 |
| 4.4L 8‑cyl | RWD | 14 | 21 | 17 |
| 4.4L 8‑cyl | AWD | 14 | 20 | 16 |
| 6.0L 12‑cyl | RWD | 13 | 19 | 15 |
What 2011 BMW 7 Series owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Electric auxiliary water pump failure on my 2011 bmw 750li xdrive. Should be covered in recall (the federal safety agency campaign number 11v521000). However, bmw refused to honor recall. Took in to ray catena bmw of westchester (543 tarrytown rd., white plains, ny 10607, 914‑761‑5555) on 6/27/2017. Showed them printout of the federal safety agency campaign number 11v521000. Service manager said even though the recall included the 2011 bmw 750li xdrive, my specific car was not part of the recall. I had to come out of pocket $949.31 to have the part replaced.
Since I bought this car in 2012, after warranty the car has constant breakdowns, I have spent >3500 dollars in last year, again got a message "drive train malfunction" about a week ago, took to dealer roadshow bmw in memphis, they said high fuel pump and plugs need to be replaced in about $1000, I agreed and left car, two days later they called that there is another 'plate leaking oil' and needs another $1000 repair. This was not there when I left the care. I called bmw customer service first time, about 6 months ago, with out help, and again yesterday. My car is in shop at dealer.I came to know that this fuel pump problem is very commonly reported in bmw but surprisingly company has not recalled it or accepting responsibility. This is a dangerous situation that could result in fatal accidents and injuries. Bmw should be held responsible for repairs and recalls and fixing these problems before fatal injuries occur.
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Questions about the 2011 BMW 7 Series
Is the 2011 BMW 7 Series reliable?
Owners have filed 3 complaints about the 2011 BMW 7 Series, fewer than a typical 7 Series model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2011 BMW 7 Series?
Engine and cooling, with 1 complaint. Next is fuel system (1).
How many recalls does the 2011 BMW 7 Series have?
1 recall, covering engine and engine cooling.
Was there a recall on the 2011 BMW 7 Series engine?
Yes, 1 recall: 11V521000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
What gas mileage does the 2011 BMW 7 Series get?
Official estimates for the 2011 BMW 7 Series range from 15 to 20 mpg combined. The most efficient version (4.4L 8-cyl hybrid, RWD) gets 17 city and 24 highway.
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