BMW 750LI check engine light comes on

Filed Dec 31, 2025 · Transmission · 159,857 miles · NY

The contact owns a 2006 BMW 750Li. The contact stated that while attempting to start the vehicle, the check engine warning light was illuminated, and the message "Transmission Fault - Drive Moderate" was displayed. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, where the contact was advised that the vehicle would need to be kept over the weekend, but the contact declined. The vehicle was taken to Pep Boys, where it was diagnosed that the transmission had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 159,857.

Filed May 27, 2022 · Engine · 101,000 miles · ID

The contact owns a 2014 BMW 750LI. The contact stated while the vehicle was receiving a routine oil change, the check engine warning light illuminated. The failure was diagnosed by an independent mechanic as a PCV valve failure that need to be replaced and properly sealed. The contact stated that the hoses were brittle and fuel was leaking. The contact stated that the independent mechanic also received a message that the vehicle was running lean. The vehicle was not repaired. The independent mechanic informed the contact of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 22V119000 (Engine and Engine Cooling) however, the VIN was not included in the recall. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer for diagnosis or repairs. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and confirmed that the VIN was not included in the recall. The approximate failure mileage was 101,000.

Filed Dec 3, 2019 · Body, Engine · 62,000 miles · CT

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.

Filed Sep 11, 2018 · Engine · 71,450 miles · CA

Engine will not pass smog test due to engine valves unusual wear. The vehicle has 71,000 miles and my mechanic (rheem valley automotive) indicates there is a soft recall and the engine needs to be replaced. The engine light came on and the diagnostic test showed abnormal results. The car is still drivable, but will not past the smog requirement test for a california license renewal.

Filed Apr 30, 2018 · Engine, Steering · 50,000 miles · LA

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 bmw 750li. While driving 70 MPH, the check engine and power steering warning indicators illuminated. The contact pulled off the main highway, turned off and restarted the engine, but the gear shifter failed to move. The manufacturer was called and informed the contact that the vehicle would have to be towed to the dealer (brian harris bmw, 12336 airline hwy, baton rouge, la 70817, (225) 754-1200) for diagnostic testing and repairs. The contact was awaiting the diagnostic results from the dealer. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 50,000.

Filed Aug 20, 2016 · Transmission · 1 miles · CA

Symptom with engine stalled after 5 minutes of driving on busy intersection.. The transmission auto to p after full stop, could not change gear, breaks hardened. Steering tight! Battery worked but no message on idrive / dashboard. About 6 times to re-start but couldn't! Waited 15 minutes looked up issue on the web by cell phone. Car started, cold start; symptom was check-engine light popped on; reduced driving power; car vibration; idrive message "?transmission failure; p, n, r, 3, 5, 6 ; drive moderately to nearest bmw dealer ! Put on hazard light, drove home 1 mile away car vibration sound noticeable. Very scary and dangerous to have vehicle failure abruptly with no resolution or warning?. My 2008 bmw 750li with 57,000 miles started next day with check engine light remained for a few hours then off. This vehicle is garaged well maintained not to mention california good weather conditions. This now has happened 3 times in two months. This should be recalled. I am afraid to take this bmw vehicle too far of distance or on highways due to transmission failure incidents. Major defect.! Vehicle becomes resistant to drive when this happens. I almost got in a major collision due to this mechanical defect problem. Should I be killed or injured by an unforeseen accident do to this would be tragic!

Filed Apr 4, 2016 · Engine · 20,000 miles · NY

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 bmw 750li. While driving approximately 35 MPH, the vehicle shook violently, stalled, and the check engine warning light illuminated. The failure recurred numerous times. The vehicle was towed to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the fuel injector needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 20,000.

Filed Apr 2, 2016 · Engine · NY

I have only 20000 miles . After 35 MPH engine start shaking .has no power and check engine control its on.its not firs time. I know it's problem with fuel ingectors. I thing bmw has to fix this problem for free . It's not only my car.

Filed Mar 21, 2016 · Engine, Fuel system · 73,000 miles · NJ

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 bmw 750li. While driving 40 MPH, the vehicle began to vibrate. In addition, the contact noticed fuel fumes coming through the air vents. The engine warning light illuminated as "drive train malfunction, drive at moderate speed" was displayed across the message board. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the fuel injectors needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 73,000.

Filed Mar 7, 2016 · Electrical, Engine · 107,000 miles · NJ

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 bmw 750li. The contact stated that the service engine warning light was illuminated and the vehicle jerked, knocked, and shook. The contact mentioned that the vehicle was unsafe to drive and randomly stalled. The independent dealer was notified more than three times and was unable to provide a permanent remedy. The vehicle was at the dealer for over a month. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who inspected that the engine was misfiring. The starter was replaced, but the vehicle continued to shake and stall. The service engine light remained illuminated. The contact had to tow the vehicle numerous times due to the failure. The vehicle was unable to be driven for several months. The manufacturer was not notified of the failures. The approximate failure mileage was 107,000.