2017 BMW 750LXI: common problems
The maker issued 12 service bulletins for this year. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Technical service bulletins (TSB)
- 12
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| Engine and cooling | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| Equipment | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Fuel system | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Exterior lighting | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Steering | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Visibility | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Comparison
What to check before buying
- Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
- Engine and cooling. Radiator and fan after a frontal hit, coolant level and condition, overheating.
- Fuel system. Fuel smell, leaks, rough running, fuel-system codes.
- Exterior lighting. Headlamps, leveling, sensors and mounts after a frontal hit.
Manufacturer service bulletins
Bulletin titles as filed with NHTSA.
- One or more of the LED daytime running lights are dim or discolored
- The Central Information Display goes black intermittently due to resets of the Head Unit (HU-H3)
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- The electrical system of BMW vehicles has been subject to an ongoing development process over the last few…
The electrical system of BMW vehicles has been subject to an ongoing development process over the last few years. This has led to increased demands being placed on the battery. This document covers important…
- SITUATION Unusual noises occur only when operating the steering column in the axial direction
1. A one-time thump sound at the start of movement Shortly after the steering column starts moving, retracting, or extending, a one-time thump noise is heard. See attached video V32 03 23 2. Humming noise while…
- Engine will crank but not start
There is no communication with the integrated fuel module (TFE) whendiagnosing with ISTA. The following two fault codes will be stored in the DME: 032B43 - Low fuel pressure system, electric fuel pump: pressure value…
- Customers may state that the alarm system (DWA) is not active after locking their unoccupied vehicle
Depending on the vehicleâÂÂs equipment and settings, no acoustic or optical confirmation (folding the mirrors/blinking confirmation) is noticeable. Additionally, the red anti-theft alarm LED in the interior mirror…
- The carpet welcome light(s) turns on either after a delay, or does not function at all
- A thumping sound is heard when the window reaches the closing end stop
- PRESSURE CONTROL VALVE (PCV) EXTENDED LTD WTY 15 YEARS/150,000 MILES
- DIESEL FUEL INJECTORS
LTD WTY EXTENSION TO 10 YEARS/120,000 MILES
- The sound output intermittently drops out entirely
This can be reproduced with all audio sources as well as telephone and voice output.
- The quick disconnect coupling on the cylinder head coolant vent line could break at the cylinder head
This would lead to loss of coolant from the engine.
Other years of this model
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2017 BMW 750LXI?
There are no owner complaints in the NHTSA data for this year; the data comes from 12 manufacturer service bulletins.
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2017 BMW 750LXI?
NHTSA lists 12 manufacturer service bulletins for this year. A bulletin tells dealers how to diagnose or fix a known issue; it is not a recall.
Should I buy a 2017 BMW 750LXI from a US auction?
Owner complaints describe defects, not crash damage. Before bidding, check the components listed above and review the lot photos: VinWind builds a report of visible and hidden damage by VIN.
Other 2017 models
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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.