2010 BMW 750i recalls and problems

The 2010 BMW 750i has 1 safety recall and 10 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any BMW dealer.

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Recalls may cover only some 2010 BMW 750i vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2010 BMW 750i recalls

Recall 18V-248: Engine and Engine Cooling

Reported Apr 18, 2018 · 47,806 vehicles affected · BMW of North America, LLC

Problem: 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, Cooper S Countryman, Cooper S Countryman ALL4, Cooper S, JCW, Cooper S Clubman, JCW Clubman, Cooper S Roadster, JCW Roadster, Cooper S Coupe, JCW Coupe and Rolls-Royce Ghost, 2011 BMW X6 Hybrid and 2012 BMW 650i Coupe, 650i xDrive Coupe, 650i Convertible and 650i xDrive Convertible vehicles. The electric auxiliary water pump may fail and cause the circuit board to overheat.

Risk: If the circuit board were to overheat, it can increase the risk of a fire.

Fix: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the electric auxiliary water pump, free of charge. Depending on the model, there are currently limited parts available, however not all parts are available at this time. Owners will be notified of the recall beginning June 11, 2018, and will receive a second notification when remedy parts become available. Owners may contact BMW customer service at BMW 1-800-525-7417, MINI at 1-866-825-1525, or Rolls-Royce at 1-877-877-3735. Note: BMW recommends that owners park their vehicle outdoors until the recall remedy has been performed.

2010 BMW 750i problems reported by owners

Problem area	Reports
Engine	4
Power Train	3
Electrical System	2
Fuel System, Gasoline	1
Wheels	1
Structure	1
Fuel/Propulsion System	1

Most reported parts

Structure › Body — 1
Power Train › Axle Assembly › Axle Shaft — 1

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 93,000 miles (median of owner reports).

Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.

Recent 2010 BMW 750i complaints

Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Engine · at 146,000 miles · reported Oct 6, 2020

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 of the car seat. She did, came inside and approximately 2 minutes later a neighbor slammed on my door saying that the vehicle was smoking from the engine compartment. I went outside, tried to relieve the issue with an extinguisher, this did not remedy the situation. The smoke increased, I was afraid…

Fuel/Propulsion System · at 111,000 miles · reported Feb 16, 2019

In the despite of the n63 ccp performed by the car the defective injectors were not changed as they should have been. They should have been replaced with index 12 and they are still index 9. Today bmw do not wants to change them and asking for $5000. I think it should be part of the original n63ccp.

Engine · at 130,000 miles · reported Feb 14, 2019

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 safety of the vehicle.

Engine · at 96,000 miles · reported Mar 12, 2018

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 not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 96,000. The VIN was not available.

Engine · at 64,000 miles · reported Oct 16, 2017

The contact owns a 2010 bmw 750i. While operating the vehicle, an amber colored smoke was present under the hood of the vehicle. Occasionally, the vehicle would not start immediately. The vehicle was taken to the dealer (Sidrey bmw in greenvale, sc) where it was diagnosed that the electronic auxiliary water pump overheated and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was offered. The contact was informed that the VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 11v521000 (Engine), although the failures were identical.…

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2010 BMW 750i have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2010 BMW 750i: 18V-248 (engine and engine cooling). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What is the most common problem with the 2010 BMW 750i?

Owners report engine problems most often (4 reports), followed by power train (3). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 93,000 miles.

Are BMW recall repairs free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized BMW dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.