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2010 BMW 750liProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 30 owner complaints about the 2010 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 November 13, 2024. Updated daily. Photo: Ethan Llamas, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2010 BMW 750li has problems
30 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
19Engine
6Electrical system
5Power train1 crash/fire/injury
5Fuel/propulsion system
2Wheels
2Electronic stability control (ESC)
2Tires
1Engine and engine cooling
1Structure
22 other systems
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 19 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 6 | 0 |
| Power train | 5 | 1 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 5 | 0 |
| Wheels | 2 | 0 |
| Electronic stability control (ESC) | 2 | 0 |
| Tires | 2 | 0 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 1 | 0 |
| Structure | 1 | 0 |
| 2 other systems | 2 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1 recall
2010 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
2010 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 2010 BMW 750LI. The contact stated that upon the start of the engine, a white-colored smoke began to emit from the vehicle without warning. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the contact was informed that the engine was leaking both oil and coolant which resulted in engine…
The contact owns a 2010 BMW 750LI. The contact stated that after starting the vehicle there was a loud backfire and the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was inspected by an independent mechanic who stated that the engine head gasket was blown. No further information was available. The…
I PURCHASED THIS CAR IN JUNE OF 2019. I RECEIVED A CARFAX REPORT BEFORE THE PURCHASE. THE CAR WAS VERY CLEAN INSIDE AND OUTSIDE. I WAS PLEASED WITH TH CAR UNTIL IT STARTED SMOKING EVERY TIME THE ENGINE GOT WARM. I HAD TO KEEP ADDING OIL ALMOST EVERY TWO TO THREE DAYS. EVERY TIME I STOPPED, FOR…
Own a 2010 750li?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.