The contact owns a 2009 BMW 750LI. The contact stated while starting the vehicle, there was a loud rattling sounding coming from the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a certificated mechanic to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the timing belt was worn and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer was contacted and the contact was informed that a representative would provide a callback. The manufacturer was contacted and suggested that the vehicle be diagnosed. The failure mileage was 107,000.
The worst 2009 BMW 750LI problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Engine7
- Electrical2
- Fuel system2
- Transmission2
- Suspension1
Problems by type
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- Engine7
- Electrical2
- Fuel system2
- Transmission2
- Suspension1
- Visibility1
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 2009 BMW 750LI 305
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...
- For the eligible vehicles, BMW of North America, LLC (BMW NA) is extending the limited warranty for the...
- 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...
- Component-Specific Limited Warranty Extension For the eligible vehicles, BMW of North America, LLC (BMW...
2009 BMW 750LI 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 | 14 | 21 | 17 |
What 2009 BMW 750LI owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
My electric auxillary water pump is bad and heats up my circuit board....also the timing bolts on the camshaft are bad
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 around 73.000 miles, and also I have recall the federal safety agency, that say recall on engine and cooling
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 the battery all the time.
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
Heavy oil consumption
Electric water pump, I took my bmw to the dealership in which they told me that they needed to change the water pump, they have a recall for the 2011 and above but not for the 2009 and my vehicle is having the same exact problems as the recall states
Bmw rear struts life expectancy both failed one at mileage of 56924 and one at mileage 66529. Both failed in same year during cold conditions. Airbags were poorly constructed causing total failure. Cost combined for both repairs $5256.44 paid by owner. Parts at that cost should have longer life expectancy or prices should have been much lower for parts that do no last more than 5 years. Does bmw offer reimbursement for faulty air bags replaced at owners cost? What is the fail rate for vehicles like the one in scenario? Is it a systemic issue?
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 car repaired by them.
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 bmw 750li. The vehicle was included and repaired under the recall associated with the federal safety agency campaign id number 11v521000 (engine and engine cooling:engine:other fuel types:turbo-charger). Prior to the repair, the contact smelled a strong burning odor and the odor continued after the repair was performed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for a diagnostic test and the technicians were unable to diagnose the failure. The vehicle was not repaired a second time. The approximate failure mileage was 32,000.
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Questions about the 2009 BMW 750LI
Is the 2009 BMW 750LI reliable?
Owners have filed 10 complaints about the 2009 BMW 750LI, fewer than a typical 750LI model year.
What is the 2009 BMW 750LI year score?
The 2009 BMW 750LI scores 88 out of 100 (good). The score compares it with the other model years of the BMW 750LI: 75 is a typical year, 50 means twice the usual complaints, and serious complaints and recalls lower it.
What is the most common problem with the 2009 BMW 750LI?
Engine and cooling, with 7 complaints. Next is electrical (2).
How many recalls does the 2009 BMW 750LI have?
1 recall, covering engine and engine cooling.
Was there a recall on the 2009 BMW 750LI engine?
Yes, 1 recall: 18V248000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
What year does the BMW 750LI have bad engine?
The BMW 750LI model years with the most engine complaints are 2006 (23 complaints), 2010 (20 complaints) and 2012 (15 complaints).
What gas mileage does the 2009 BMW 750LI get?
Official estimates for the 2009 BMW 750LI range from 17 mpg combined. The most efficient version (4.4L 8-cyl, RWD) gets 14 city and 21 highway.
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