Total Complaints
6 filings
BMW 750XI · model year
2011 BMW 750XI
6 NHTSA complaints for this specific cohort.
NHTSA overall rating
Not crash-tested
New Car Assessment Program
The 2011BMW750XI carries 6 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. No NCAP 5-star crash-test rating is available for this model year in the federal database.
Component-level analysis is where model-year complaints become actionable: the top complaint category for the 2011 750XI is engine with 3 filings, followed by power train (2) and fuel system, gasoline (1). 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.
NHTSA currently has 34 investigation files overlapping the 2011 750XI. 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.
6
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.
Complaints by Component
| Component | Count |
|---|---|
| ENGINE | 3 |
| POWER TRAIN | 2 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 1 |
Recent Complaints
20220126ENGINE
The contact owns a 2011 BMW 750XI. The contact stated that the transmission malfunction warning message was displayed, and the check engine warning light was illuminated. Additionally, smoke was coming from the exhaust pipe. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and diagnosed with a faulty oil pan and valve cover gasket. The oil pan and valve cover gasket were replaced; however, the failure recurred. Additionally, a fuel odor was detected, and the vehicle would shake while driving. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 93,000.
Mileage: 93,000
20220126FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
The contact owns a 2011 BMW 750XI. The contact stated that the transmission malfunction warning message was displayed, and the check engine warning light was illuminated. Additionally, smoke was coming from the exhaust pipe. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and diagnosed with a faulty oil pan and valve cover gasket. The oil pan and valve cover gasket were replaced; however, the failure recurred. Additionally, a fuel odor was detected, and the vehicle would shake while driving. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 93,000.
Mileage: 93,000
20220126POWER TRAIN
The contact owns a 2011 BMW 750XI. The contact stated that the transmission malfunction warning message was displayed, and the check engine warning light was illuminated. Additionally, smoke was coming from the exhaust pipe. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and diagnosed with a faulty oil pan and valve cover gasket. The oil pan and valve cover gasket were replaced; however, the failure recurred. Additionally, a fuel odor was detected, and the vehicle would shake while driving. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 93,000.
Mileage: 93,000
20200624ENGINE
WHEN IT HAPPENS VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY. I TAKE IMMEDIATELY CAR TO THE BMW SERVICE IN NAPERVILLE ILLINOIS . THEY CHECKED CAR , FOUND SOME ISSUES , IT WAS ( TIMING CHAIN , OIL, ANTIFREEZE LEAKING I WAS IN BMW DEALERSHIPS, THEY CHECK MY CAR AND GAVE ME PRICE ABOUT 8K $ FOR RECALL. *TR
20171017ENGINE
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 (NA) BMW 750XI. WHILE DRIVING, THE VEHICLE BECAME EXTREMELY HOT AND THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL BURNING ODOR. ALSO, THE CHECK ENGINE INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL DEALER (BMW OF MINNETONKA, 15802 WAYZATA BLVD, WAYZATA, MN 55391) WHERE IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE REPAIR FEES WOULD BE THE CONTACT'S RESPONSIBILITY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 100,000.
Mileage: 100,000
20171002POWER TRAIN
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 BMW 750XI. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH, THE DRIVE TRAIN MALFUNCTION INDICATOR ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE SHOOK AND LOST POWER. THE CONTACT PULLED THE VEHICLE OVER TO THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE ROAD, TURNED OFF THE VEHICLE, AND RESTARTED IT TO CORRECT THE FAILURE. A DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE AND STATED THAT THERE WAS NO RECALL. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 110,000.
Mileage: 110,000
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many complaints does the 2011 BMW 750XI have?▼
The 2011 BMW 750XI has 6 NHTSA complaints, 0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 deaths reported.
What are the most common problems with the 2011 BMW 750XI?▼
The most-complained component for the 2011 BMW 750XI is ENGINE with 3 complaints. Other frequently reported areas include POWER TRAIN and FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE.
Is the 2011 BMW 750XI safe to buy?▼
Review the complaint history, crash and fire reports, safety ratings, and recall status on this page to make an informed decision. No NHTSA crash test rating is available for this model year. 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.
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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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