AI DamageBMW 750I: problems, complaints, bulletins
Summary for the BMW 750I across 6 model years: 10 owner complaints and 252 NHTSA service bulletins, plus repair videos. Pick a year for details.
Model years
What fails most often
- 1 Electrical system 20% of all complaints
- 2 Engine 20% of all complaints
- 3 Seat belts 20% of all complaints
- 4 Exterior lighting 10% of all complaints
- 5 Air bags 10% of all complaints
- 6 Powertrain 10% of all complaints
- 7 Wheels 10% of all complaints
- Electrical system: 2 complaints (20% of all); manufacturer bulletins for this component: 215.
- Engine: 2 complaints (20% of all); manufacturer bulletins for this component: 28.
- Seat belts: 2 complaints (20% of all); manufacturer bulletins for this component: 2.
- Exterior lighting: 1 complaints (10% of all); manufacturer bulletins for this component: 20.
- Air bags: 1 complaints (10% of all); manufacturer bulletins for this component: 19.
Engines and transmissions
US-market versions per EPA. On the right: how many NHTSA complaints name this engine or transmission type.
- 4.4 L · petrol · turbo · 8 cyl 2009–2022
- 4.8 L · petrol · 8 cyl 2006–2008
- 5 L · petrol · 12 cyl 1991
- automatic, 4-speed 1991
- automatic, 6-speed 2006–2012
- automatic, 8-speed 2013–2022
Drive: RWD, AWD
Symptoms owners describe
How many of the 10 NHTSA complaints mention each symptom (automatic count from complaint text; one complaint can mention several).
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 2 | 0 | 215 |
| Engine | 2 | 0 | 28 |
| Seat belts | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Exterior lighting | 1 | 0 | 20 |
| Air bags | 1 | 0 | 19 |
| Powertrain | 1 | 0 | 10 |
| Wheels | 1 | 0 | 6 |
| Equipment | 0 | 0 | 184 |
| Engine and cooling | 0 | 0 | 65 |
| Steering | 0 | 0 | 35 |
| Backover prevention | 0 | 0 | 28 |
| Structure | 0 | 0 | 26 |
| Visibility | 0 | 0 | 22 |
| Seats | 0 | 0 | 16 |
What owners report
Short excerpts of NHTSA complaints in the original wording. These are owner statements not verified by NHTSA; personal data removed.
The engine overheating warning light illuminated, and the message "Engine Cooldown" was displayed. After several attempts, the vehicle restarted. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed with a failed engine starter that needed replacement. The vehicle was not repaired.
[XXX] [dealer], Illinois diagnosed carrier bearing damage and oil leaks and recommended replacement of the front differential. The vehicle has approximately 53,791 miles.
There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed that the passenger's side front seat belt was faulty. The dealer recommended the seat belt replacement.
Last month, my 2016 BMW 750i XDrive displayed a warning message on the dashboard: “Extended action required. Active Protection restricted. You can continue driving. Roadside Assistance not required. Pre-tensioning of seatbelts not possible.
If the fault codes are incorrectly interpreted by the [XXX] when the vehicle is in operation, then the engine could quickly overheat and lead to major issues for the occupants, but likely result in thousands of dollars of engine repairs.
Active radiator grille malfunction Active grille is stuck in closed position increasing the chances of the engine overheating and related safety risks. This problem has been reported in multiple BMW models and model years but the MY2016 G12 with a production date of March 2016 is not mentioned in previous service…
When owners complained
NHTSA complaints by filing year. The peak shows at what age the problems show up most.
What to check before buying
- Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
- Engine. Cold start, unusual noises, oil leaks and engine codes.
- Seat belts. Belt pretensioners after airbag deployment, SRS codes.
- Exterior lighting. Headlamps, leveling, sensors and mounts after a frontal hit.
Manufacturer service bulletins
Bulletin titles as filed with NHTSA.
- THE FRONT AND REAR AIR SUSPENSION STRUT ASSEMBLIES LIMITED WARRANTY FOR DEFECTS IN MATERIALS OR…
- The Supplemental Restraint Systems (SRS) Front Passenger’s Seat Occupancy Capacitive Interior Sensor (CIS)…
- The Telematics Control Units (TCU) Internal Emergency (Backup) Battery for defects in materials and/or…
- the Fuel Injector Condition-Specific Repair Coverage Program applies to qualifying repairs for the…
- the NVLD modules limited warranty for defects in materials and/or workmanship has been extended to 15…
- For this vehicle, the engine coolant thermostat limited warranty for defects in materials or workmanship…
- A groaning noise is present from the area between the front and rear sunroof glass panels, only with…
- One or more of the LED daytime running lights are dim or discolored
- The basic conditions for initializing the power windows are not met
- The Central Information Display goes black intermittently due to resets of the Head Unit (HU-H3)
- The electrical system of BMW vehicles has been subject to an ongoing development process over the last few…
- At low outside temperatures (below 40 degrees F) and slow driving speeds (i.e
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Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-04.