2011 BMW 750i recalls and problems

The 2011 BMW 750i has 1 safety recall and 6 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any BMW dealer.

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Recalls may cover only some 2011 BMW 750i vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2011 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.

2011 BMW 750i problems reported by owners

Problem area	Reports
Power Train	3
Engine	2
Electrical System	2
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)	1

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 89,000 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 2011 BMW 750i complaints

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

Power Train · at 91,000 miles · reported Jan 1, 2021

When taking off from a dead stop I heard a loud bang and car would not accelerate , took a look underneath and it seems at the very least the connection between the driveshaft and the diff exploded. I'm hoping there isn't any damage to the transmission itself , I know there has been a recall for this issue on 1, 3 and some 740 models I don't understand why not mine ...

Electrical System · reported Dec 8, 2019

Hybrid batteries failing before reaching 50,000 miles cost of repair around 15000 at the bmw dealer which is insane for a battery ,

Power Train · at 52,000 miles · reported Sep 6, 2019

The contact owns a 2011 bmw 750i. While driving 40 MPH, the vehicle began to vibrate and the drive train malfunction warning indicator illuminated. The contact parked the vehicle and called NHTSA. The dealer and manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was 52,000.

Electronic Stability Control (ESC) · at 89,000 miles · reported Apr 2, 2019

On 2 seperate occasions, once on a busy street and once on the freeway, the vehicle completely shut down during driving with and abrupt speed change as it slams into park or locks all wheels up with no control of the steering or any part of the vehicle. All electronics were not working and airbag lights were flashing as the vehicle broke down and shut off on the freeway with an 88 year old woman the bmw dealership sold this dangerous lemon of a car to. The 1st time this happened, the vehicle needed repairs that totaled over $21,000 , more than the value of the car. Bmw is aware this vehicle…

Engine · at 89,000 miles · reported Jul 21, 2018

The n63 engine made by bmw generates too much heat which has caused mine as well as countless others to consume far too much oil over years of usage. The engine's heat has also caused nearly all gaskets and o-rings to become warped and leak oil as well. Currently, I put in over 1 quart of premium 5w30 oil every 8-10 days which is far too much. This engine needs to be looked into; I'm happy to participate in first-hand accounting of results of this failed engineering marvel.

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2011 BMW 750i have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2011 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 2011 BMW 750i?

Owners report power train problems most often (3 reports), followed by engine (2). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 89,000 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.