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BMW 750LI problems by year

Owners have filed 467 complaints about the BMW 750LI since 2006, and 11 recalls have been issued. The 2006 model year has 216 complaints, more than any other year, led by transmission and airbags problems.

3 years to avoidWorst: 2006
Owner complaints
467
Recalls
11
Worst year
2006
Warranty extensions
1
Model years
2006-2021

BMW 750LI years to avoid

More than twice the 750LI's typical complaint count for a model year.

Best BMW 750LI years

Not enough model years on the road yet to compare.

BMW 750LI complaints by model year

Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.

200620072008200920102011201220132014201520162021

How we calculate this

Year to avoidFewest complaintsOther years

Most common BMW 750LI problems

All model years combined.

  • Transmission
    138
  • Engine
    94
  • Airbags
    72
  • Electrical
    71
  • Locks
    66
  • Body
    60
  • Brakes
    37
  • Fuel system
    24
  • Seat belts
    19
  • Seats
    13
  • Driver assistance
    13
  • Acceleration
    13

Most reported problems on the BMW 750LI

Door locks 55Stalling 28Airbag light 25Jerking 20Transmission failure 16

BMW 750LI problems year by year

Tap a year to see its problems, recalls and what owners say.

YearScoreComplaintsTop problemTypical mileageRecallsCrashes
2021942Wheels30
2016951Airbags10
2015952Electrical10
2014926Engine10
2013899Engine66,00010
20127124Engine60,00010
20116725Engine73,00010
20106730Engine62,00010
20098810Engine72,00010
20083465Transmission84,85023Avoid
20073177Locks89,00041Avoid
20065216Transmission88,04646Avoid

Recalls 11

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BMW 750LI warranty extensions

Repairs the manufacturer covers beyond the normal warranty. Check whether your car and mileage qualify before paying for one of these.

Questions about the BMW 750LI

What years of the BMW 750LI should you avoid?

2006, 2007 and 2008. Each has more than twice the BMW 750LI's typical number of owner complaints for a model year; 2006 alone has 216, mostly about transmission and airbags.

What is the best year for a used BMW 750LI?

There are not enough model years on the road yet to compare.

What is the most common problem with the BMW 750LI?

Transmission, with 138 complaints across all years, followed by engine (94) and airbags (72).

How many recalls does the BMW 750LI have?

11 recalls between 2006 and 2021. The 2020 model year has the most, with 4.

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