2011 BMW 750LI recalls and problems

The 2011 BMW 750LI has 1 safety recall and 25 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any BMW dealer.

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

2011 BMW 750LI 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 750LI problems reported by owners

Problem area	Reports
Power Train	8
Electrical System	7
Engine	5
Fuel/Propulsion System	3
Engine and Engine Cooling	3
Unknown or Other	3
Steering	2
Structure	2
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)	2
Suspension	1
Air Bags	1
Seat Belts	1

Most reported parts

Structure › Body › Trunk Lid — 1
Structure › Body — 1
Tires › Sidewall — 1

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 73,000 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 750LI complaints

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

Electrical System · reported Aug 6, 2024

[XXX] My car called fire I have a BMW seven series 750 LI apparently there was a cooling pump that Bmw put on the car that calls us fires. Bmw did a recall on these cooling pumps, but they did not add all the numbers to the recall, even though my car had, the actual coolant pump that caused fires my question is why was my Vin number that out of the recall if I had the faulty pump on my car, I would like for number to be added to the recall INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

Engine and Engine Cooling · at 160,000 miles · reported Jul 11, 2024

The contact owns a 2011 BMW 750LI. The contact stated that the vehicle was parked next to the house with the engine turned off for approximately one hour before suddenly smoke was present coming from under the hood of the vehicle. The contact opened the hood and discovered flames coming from the ECM wire harness. The contact used a bucket of water to extinguish the flames. The cause of the fire was not determined. The vehicle was later towed to the local dealer but no diagnostic service or repairs were performed. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but no assistance was offered. The…

Tires · reported Jun 9, 2023

drive speed approx. 5-10MPH slow down to almost stop intersection red light stop, over a very small bump. All sudden I hear a pop and all air is leak out and TPMS sensor goes crazy...Pull over and check, so there was a hole approx. 2-4 Inches on the sidewall tire unrepairable. This is an unsafe product on the road my opinion. Can't imaging if I was drive on freeway, could be a major fatality. Bridgestone Potenza S001 RFT 245/45R19XL 102Y BSW, suppose to be run flat. But not exactly I can't barely limping, luckily there was Allen Tires just block away, I was barely limp in, but my rim now womp.…

Electrical System · at 126,000 miles · reported May 10, 2021

The contact owns a 2011 bmw 750li. The contact stated while at a standstill, there was smoke coming from the driver side door. The vehicle was not taken to local dealer. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not informed of failure. The failure mileage was approximately 126,000.

Structure · at 92,000 miles · reported Jun 17, 2020

The contact owns a 2011 bmw 750li. The contact stated that while approaching his vehicle, he noticed melted tar coming from the driver's side rear door handle. The following day the windshield wipers engaged with several unknown warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who informed the contact that the vehicle needed to be diagnosed by an authorized bmw dealer. The vehicle was taken to wide world bmw (125 e route 59, spring valley, ny 10977) where it was diagnosed and determined that the door handle and harness cable needed to be replaced. The vehicle was…

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2011 BMW 750LI have any recalls?

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

Owners report power train problems most often (8 reports), followed by electrical system (7). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 73,000 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.