The contact owns a 2010 BMW 750LI. The contact stated that upon the start of the engine, a white-colored smoke began to emit from the vehicle without warning. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the contact was informed that the engine was leaking both oil and coolant which resulted in engine failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and offered partial credit towards the cost of a new engine. The vehicle had yet to be repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 86,000.
The worst 2010 BMW 750LI problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Engine20
- Electrical6
- Fuel system5
- Transmission5
- Driver assistance2
Problems by type
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- Engine20
- Electrical6
- Fuel system5
- Transmission5
- Driver assistance2
- Tires2
- Wheels2
- Acceleration1
- Body1
- Suspension1
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 2010 BMW 750LI 317
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...
2010 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 2010 BMW 750LI owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
The contact owns a 2010 BMW 750LI. The contact stated that after starting the vehicle there was a loud backfire and the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was inspected by an independent mechanic who stated that the engine head gasket was blown. No further information was available. The local dealer was notified of the failure. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 89,000.
I purchased this car in june of 2019. I received a carfax report before the purchase. The car was very clean inside and outside. I was pleased with th car until it started smoking every time the engine got warm. I had to keep adding oil almost every two to three days. Every time I stopped, for traffic , red light or started from a stop position blue smoke would come from exhaust and there is a horrible smell of burnt oil and antifreeze. My car progressively got worst until white smoke steam would come from under the hood and every time I drov e short distances I would have to add engine coolant. Before this happened, I had to have an oil changed and a checkup at the bmw dealership in april,(the car was smoking and smelling like engine coolant. I was informed then that there had been an lawsuit against bmw for not advising the owners of certain models and engines would have the above mentioned problem. I was told if I had brought my car in before feb. 2020, I would be eligible for the benefits entitled to owners of this engine. But because I didn't bring my car in, time had expired. I also learned that there was a recall on my car which parts had to be ordered for and were later added to my vehicle by the dealership. I was not notified about the lawsuit relating to the engine problems by the selling shea used cars, formally patsy lou, mega lot or grand blanc motorsports (bmw dealership) that informed in april about the lawsuit. If I had been notified regarding my car I would responded appropriately. Now to properly fix my car I need $15,227.38 . I am of course now paying for a car that I can't enjoy because of this issued. Any and all help would be appreciated.
My car doors are locked and can't be opened at all! In the past, I've been locked inside the car and couldn't get out unless I stop the car, turn it off, roll down my driver side window, and stick the key in the driver side door, and manually turn it to unlock it. Now my doors will not open at all. Manually or electronically. None of them. This is very dangerous and should be considered a safety hazard. I have a seven year old son that rides with me in my car all the time. These vehicles need to be recalled and taken off of the streets for good. They're are potential death traps!
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 bmw 750li. The contact stated that when driving at approximately 40 to 45 MPH, the contact stated that an abnormal noise was heard coming from underneath the vehicle as the vehicle driveshaft separated and caused damage to the engine oil pan. The contact stated that engine oil was leaking and smoke was seen from underneath the vehicle. The contact was able to drive the vehicle into a service area. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or independent mechanic for diagnosis. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the vehicle was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 18v713000 (power train). The failure mileage was 108,000. *dt
I purchased the 2010 bmw 750 li in oct 2017. In april 2018, I began to have issues and messages constantly popped up concerning engine temp drive moderately and drivetrain malfunction. I kept the car's maintenance up, however, even a week after an oil & filter change, I'd get the low oil warnings & needed to add oil constantly. Oil was leaking bad. The car would get up to 35-40 MPH (between 1 & 2 RPM) & start shaking or wouldn't shift over. I'd have to press accelerator down to accelerate to atleast 70 MPH so the shaking & vibration could stop. The car was taken to a bmw repair shop in 08/28/2018. Ignition coils, spark plugs, oil change, filters, all were replaced. Brake fluid was flushed as well. The oil issue never stopped. After months of adding oil every few days, the car was taken back to the bmw shop (april 2019). At that point, I was told to take to the bmw repair shop dealership, where they diagnosed & they performed the n63 engine recall repairs in may 2019. The smoking subsided, but in july 2019, the car was back in bmw's repair shop because it had now gotten the same readings but it had also begun to smoke badly, upon starting, stopping at traffic lights or stop signs. Along with engine temp lights, and drivetrain malfunction. The car was repaired again. Engine temp light came on every day as soon as I crunk the car. The service manager told me it would go off in july 2019, after the repairs. December 2019, engine temp light is still on. Again, several lights are now on. Drivetrain malfunction also and the car is not shifting properly, as before. It's vibrating at 35 MPH. Because it's the holidays, the bmw dealership and service department are closed. First thing tomorrow, I will be back there. I have to work and afraid that the car will eventually give out on me. It's all I have. I'm basically working to fix the car!
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 bmw 750li. While driving various speeds, the vehicle suddenly hesitated to accelerate and the engine sputtered and stalled. The vehicle was taken to bmw of monterey (1 gary plaza, seaside, ca) where it was diagnosed that the engine coils, injectors, and ecu were faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure continued. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 20,000.
Just had a new factory engine put in my 2010 bmw 750li under a class action lawsuit, in august 2019. December 2019 wife was driving car to grocery store and engine suddenly started bucking and smell of gas was overwhelming. She was in traffic at the time and could not maintain proper speed on the 50mph highway and lost total power. She nursed car into a nearby parking lot. It was snowing out and had to wait for a tow truck for an hour in freezing temperatures. Aside from the overwhelming fuel smell, almost caused accident by not being able to maintain proper speed, she was waiting in freezing temperatures for tow truck. This, I found out, is a very big problem with these cars. Its was a fuel injector that caused the issue. This is truely a safety hazard for the public. And an extremely expensive fix. Bmw has many complaints about the fuel injectors, but seem to ignore the issue and profit heavily from the customers loss. Please do something about this issue.
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 bmw 750li. The contact stated that the vehicle consumed an excessive amount of oil (two quarts in a week) and the trunk was inoperable. Also, the check engine indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to new country bmw (1 weston park rd, hartford, ct 06120, (860) 522-6134) where it was diagnosed that the engine failed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted, but did not assist due to the salvaged title. The failure mileage was 62,000.
It keeps saying the oil is too low even after driving for only one week. This is a constant issue.
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Questions about the 2010 BMW 750LI
Is the 2010 BMW 750LI reliable?
Owners have filed 30 complaints about the 2010 BMW 750LI, 1.3 times a typical 750LI model year.
What is the 2010 BMW 750LI year score?
The 2010 BMW 750LI scores 67 out of 100 (average). 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 2010 BMW 750LI?
Engine and cooling, with 20 complaints, typically around 62,000 miles. Next is electrical (6).
How many recalls does the 2010 BMW 750LI have?
1 recall, covering engine and engine cooling.
Was there a recall on the 2010 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 2010 BMW 750LI get?
Official estimates for the 2010 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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