When taking off from a dead stop I heard a loud bang and car would not accelerate , took a look underneath and it seems at the very least the connection between the driveshaft and the diff exploded. I'm hoping there isn't any damage to the transmission itself , I know there has been a recall for this issue on 1, 3 and some 740 models I don't understand why not mine ...
The worst 2011 BMW 750I problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Transmission3
- Electrical2
- Engine2
- Driver assistance1
Problems by type
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- Transmission3
- Electrical2
- Engine2
- Driver assistance1
Recalls 1
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline: turbo/supercharger
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- 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.
Recall number 18V248000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2011 BMW 750I 311
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- 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
- With the court's FINAL approval, BMW of North America, LLC (BMW NA) has entered into a nationwide...
- With the court's FINAL approval, BMW of North America, LLC (BMW NA) has entered into a nationwide...
- According to the customer, the airbag warning light was on, but it may not be illuminated when the vehicle...
- Vehicle cannot be opened or closed using comfort access, engine start is not possible, and the vehicle may...
- The Headunit High (HU-H), also called NBT, began replacing the Car Information Computer (CIC) on certain...
- This bulletin outlines the procedure for checking the engine timing chains for wear, and should be...
2011 BMW 750I 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 | RWD | 15 | 22 | 17 |
What 2011 BMW 750I owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Hybrid batteries failing before reaching 50,000 miles cost of repair around 15000 at the bmw dealer which is insane for a battery ,
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 the federal safety agency. The dealer and manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was 52,000.
On 2 seperate occasions, once on a busy street and once on the freeway, the vehicle completely shut down during driving with and abrupt speed change as it slams into park or locks all wheels up with no control of the steering or any part of the vehicle. All electronics were not working and airbag lights were flashing as the vehicle broke down and shut off on the freeway with an 88 year old woman the bmw dealership sold this dangerous lemon of a car to. The 1st time this happened, the vehicle needed repairs that totaled over $21,000 , more than the value of the car. Bmw is aware this vehicle has recalls & problems. These vehicles should not be repaired and put back on the road. Both incidents of the car shutting down while driving could have easily killed somebody. The dealership has record of incidents.
The n63 engine made by bmw generates too much heat which has caused mine as well as countless others to consume far too much oil over years of usage. The engine's heat has also caused nearly all gaskets and o-rings to become warped and leak oil as well. Currently, I put in over 1 quart of premium 5w30 oil every 8-10 days which is far too much. This engine needs to be looked into; I'm happy to participate in first-hand accounting of results of this failed engineering marvel.
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.
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Questions about the 2011 BMW 750I
Is the 2011 BMW 750I reliable?
Owners have filed 6 complaints about the 2011 BMW 750I, close to a typical 750I model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2011 BMW 750I?
Transmission and drivetrain, with 3 complaints. Next is electrical (2).
How many recalls does the 2011 BMW 750I have?
1 recall, covering engine and engine cooling.
What gas mileage does the 2011 BMW 750I get?
Official estimates for the 2011 BMW 750I range from 17 mpg combined. The most efficient version (4.4L 8-cyl, RWD) gets 15 city and 22 highway.
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