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2010 BMW 750iProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 10 owner complaints about the 2010 BMW 750i, most often about the engine. It is covered by 1 safety recall, and for recall 18V-248 the manufacturer reports only 66% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 6, 2020. Updated daily. Photo: IFCAR, Public domain.
Complaints by system
Where the 2010 BMW 750i has problems
10 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
4Engine2 crash/fire/injury
3Power train
2Electrical system
1Wheels
1Fuel system, gasoline
1Fuel/propulsion system
1Structure
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 4 | 2 |
| Power train | 3 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 2 | 0 |
| Wheels | 1 | 0 |
| Fuel system, gasoline | 1 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 1 | 0 |
| Structure | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1 recall
2010 BMW 750i recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with BMW.
Best & worst years
2010 vs. every other 750i year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the 750i median. How we score
'90'91'92'05'06'07'08'09'10'11'12'13'14'15'16'17'18'20'21
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
In owners' words
What 750i owners report
Recent engine complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN APPROXIMATELY 10 MINUTES TO THE GROCERY STORE, PARKED, WE SHOPPED, 30 MINUTES LATER, DROVE BACK HOME, AGAIN ABOUT 10 MINUTES. BACKED THE VEHICLE INTO MY DRIVEWAY AND SHUT THE VEHICLE OFF. GROCERIES WERE UNLOADED WHILE MY GIRLFRIEND WAS TRYING TO GET MY 18 MONTH DAUGHTER OUT…
ENGINE OIL LEAK; ENGINE COOLANT LEAK; BLUE SMOKE THRU TAILPIPE; STRANGE NOISES MAKING CONCERNED TO CONTINUE TO DRIVE ENGINE OIL SIGN HAD ALWAYS COME ON TOO FREQUENTLY FROM THE BEGINNING OF PURCHASE ENGINE OIL COOLANT FREQUENCY DEVELOPED IN THE PAST TWO YEARS AND CAME TO A STAGE QUESTIONING THE…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 BMW 750I. WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE FRONT DRIVESHAFT FRACTURED. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE DRIVESHAFT FAILED. THE DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE VEHICLE WAS…
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