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Engine and engine cooling: engine
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2009 BMW 750liProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 10 owner complaints about the 2009 BMW 750li, 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 July 28, 2022. Updated daily. Photo: BrokenSphere, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2009 BMW 750li has problems
10 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
6Engine
2Fuel/propulsion system
2Electrical system
2Power train
1Visibility/wiper
1Engine and engine cooling
1Suspension
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 6 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 2 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 2 | 0 |
| Power train | 2 | 0 |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 0 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 1 | 0 |
| Suspension | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1 recall
2009 BMW 750li 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
2009 vs. every other 750li 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 750li median. How we score
'05'06'07'08'09'10'11'12'13'14'15'16'19'20'21
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
In owners' words
What 750li owners report
Recent engine complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
The contact owns a 2009 BMW 750LI. The contact stated while starting the vehicle, there was a loud rattling sounding coming from the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a certificated mechanic to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the timing belt was worn and needed to be replaced. The…
MY CAR IS BMW 750 LI 2009. EVERY 40 MILES, THE OIL SHOWS DROP TO DOWN ON FULL LEVEL AT MY OIL LEVEL SCREEN, ALSO I AM ALWAYS FILL IN NEW OIL ON OIL CRANK EVERY TIME DROP IT DOWN. AND NO DRIP OR LEAKING OUTSIDE ON THE GROUND, I AM ALWAYS CHECK THE I- DRIVE OIL LEVEL ON THE SCREEN. AND THE MILES…
DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY AT SPEED LIMIT OF 55 MPH AND THE DRIVE TRAIN BLEW AND WHEN I WAS GIVING GAS THE CAR WAS NOT PULLING... MY CYLINDERS ARE MISFIRING AND THE CAR SHAKES RIDICULOUSLY BAD
Own a 2009 750li?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.