AI Damage2010 BMW 750XI: common problems
Owners of the 2010 BMW 750XI filed 6 complaints with NHTSA, most often about engine and fuel/propulsion system. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 6
- involving a crash
- 1
What fails most often
- 1 Engine 67% of all complaints
- 2 Fuel/propulsion system 50% of all complaints
- 3 Powertrain 50% of all complaints
- 4 Electrical system 33% of all complaints
- 5 Vehicle speed control 17% of all complaints
- Engine: 4 complaints (67% of all), 1 of them with a crash reported by the owner.
- Fuel/propulsion system: 3 complaints (50% of all), 1 of them with a crash reported by the owner.
- Powertrain: 3 complaints (50% of all).
- Electrical system: 2 complaints (33% of all), 1 of them with a crash reported by the owner.
- Vehicle speed control: 1 complaints (17% of all).
Symptoms owners describe
How many of the 6 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) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| Powertrain | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | 1 | 0 | 0 |
What owners report
Short excerpts of NHTSA complaints in the original wording. These are owner statements not verified by NHTSA; personal data removed.
Car caught fire while parked. No signal on car indicating any problem. Car caught fire in front of my child's community center exposing children to smoke inhalation. I had to call the fire department to put out the fire. My car year and model was recalled for this but not my VIN.
Due to the terrible turbo v design my n63 engine , stalls, throws misfire codes, tranny malfunctioning codes , lean fuel codes , itâs truly dangerous to drive .
1) Between 1 to 1 and half after leaving the lot of dealer/seller both check engine and oil lights came on. There was an oil leak after driving from dealer/seller lot. 2). Vehicle stopped (ceased moving) while in traffic on 288. 3).
IVE PAID TOO GET THE SAME PROBLEMS ON THE EXACT CAR I LAST Had. IM ON THE HIGHWAY AND THE rpm hits 7000 so car automatically slows down which cause my last accident this is crazy such expensive cars have the same ongoing problems help please
The contact also stated that while driving at various speeds, there was white smoke coming from the exhaust with several unknown warning lights illuminated. The contact had taken the vehicle to the dealer and was informed that coolant had been leaking from the engine; however, the source of the leak was unknown.
When owners complained
NHTSA complaints by filing year. The peak shows at what age the problems show up most.
Comparison
By complaint count this model year ranks 13,278 of 36,656 model years in the NHTSA data (top 36% most complained about).
On average one model year of the 750XI has 2 complaints (6 years in the data). This year has 6, above average.
What to check before buying
- Engine. Cold start, unusual noises, oil leaks and engine codes.
- Fuel/propulsion system. Fuel smell, leaks, rough running, fuel-system codes.
- Powertrain. Shift quality under load, harsh shifts, transmission codes, CV joints.
- Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
Other years of this model
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2010 BMW 750XI?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: engine, fuel/propulsion system, powertrain. Total complaints: 6. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: oil leak or consumption (33%), smoke, burning smell, fire (33%), warning lights, check engine (33%).
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2010 BMW 750XI?
NHTSA lists 0 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 2010 BMW 750XI 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 2010 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 2026-11-05.