Total Complaints
8 filings
BMW 750I · model year
2011 BMW 750I
8 NHTSA complaints, and 1 active recall for this specific cohort.
NHTSA overall rating
Not crash-tested
New Car Assessment Program
The 2011BMW750I carries 8 consumer safety complaints in NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation database for this specific model-year cohort. Within that volume, owners reported 0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 fatalities. For crash performance, NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program gave this cohort an overall Not Rated/5 rating, with Not Rated/5 front crash, Not Rated/5 side crash, and Not Rated/5 rollover scores derived from standardized barrier and dynamic tests.
Component-level analysis is where model-year complaints become actionable: the top complaint category for the 2011 750I is power train with 3 filings, followed by engine (2) and electrical system (2). Concentration in one or two component groups is the classic signature of a systemic defect; a flat distribution usually reflects normal aging, warranty complaints, or isolated build-plant variability. This model year has 1 active recall campaign, which means the manufacturer is obligated to remedy the covered defect at no charge for the life of the vehicle — the full NHTSA campaign numbers are listed below.
NHTSA currently has 34 investigation files overlapping the 2011 750I. Owners comparing this cohort against neighboring years should pair the counters above with the complaint-by-year trend on the parent model page — a spike in a single year often tracks to a platform refresh, a new transmission supplier, or an updated ECU calibration. Use the related-complaint feed below to read raw owner narratives before deciding whether any pattern here affects your specific use case.
8
Complaints
0
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
Crashes Reported
0 reports
Source
NHTSA ODI
Federal complaints database
Complaints vs. fleet median (215)
At or below the fleet median complaint volume.
NHTSA NCAP overall: Not Rated/5 — Not rated
· Front: Not Rated/5
· Side: Not Rated/5
· Rollover: Not Rated/5
Complaints by Component
| Component | Count |
|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN | 3 |
| ENGINE | 2 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 2 |
| ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) | 1 |
Recalls (1)
18V24800018/04/2018
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER
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, Coo
Recent Complaints
20210101POWER TRAIN
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 ...
Mileage: 91,000
20191208ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
HYBRID BATTERIES FAILING BEFORE REACHING 50,000 MILES COST OF REPAIR AROUND 15000 AT THE BMW DEALER WHICH IS INSANE FOR A BATTERY ,
20190906POWER TRAIN
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 NHTSA. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 52,000.
Mileage: 52,000
20190402ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
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.
Mileage: 89,000
20190402ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
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.
Mileage: 89,000
20190402POWER TRAIN
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.
Mileage: 89,000
20180721ENGINE
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.
Mileage: 89,000
20180709ENGINE
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.
Mileage: 118,200
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many complaints does the 2011 BMW 750I have?▼
The 2011 BMW 750I has 8 NHTSA complaints, 0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 deaths reported.
What is the safety rating for the 2011 BMW 750I?▼
The 2011 BMW 750I received an overall NHTSA safety rating of Not Rated/5, front crash rating of Not Rated/5, side crash rating of Not Rated/5, and rollover rating of Not Rated/5.
Are there any recalls for the 2011 BMW 750I?▼
Yes, the 2011 BMW 750I has 1 recall(s). The most common affected component is ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER. Recalls are issued by NHTSA and manufacturers must provide a free remedy.
What are the most common problems with the 2011 BMW 750I?▼
The most-complained component for the 2011 BMW 750I is POWER TRAIN with 3 complaints. Other frequently reported areas include ENGINE and ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
Is the 2011 BMW 750I safe to buy?▼
Review the complaint history, crash and fire reports, safety ratings, and recall status on this page to make an informed decision. The 2011 BMW 750I has an NHTSA safety rating of Not Rated/5. Compare with other model years using the links above.
Where does this data come from?▼
All complaint, recall, and safety rating data is sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Complaints are filed by vehicle owners through NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation.
Vehicle Safety Guides
Data as of 2025. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) complaints database, NHTSA recall campaign API, NHTSA NCAP crash-test ratings, and NHTSA FARS for fatality cross-reference.
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