AI Damage2011 BMW 750XI: common problems
Owners of the 2011 BMW 750XI filed 4 complaints with NHTSA, most often about engine and powertrain. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 4
What fails most often
- 1 Engine 75% of all complaints
- 2 Powertrain 50% of all complaints
- 3 Fuel system 25% of all complaints
- Engine: 3 complaints (75% of all).
- Powertrain: 2 complaints (50% of all).
- Fuel system: 1 complaints (25% of all).
Symptoms owners describe
How many of the 4 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 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Powertrain | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel system | 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.
The contact stated that the transmission malfunction warning message was displayed, and the check engine warning light was illuminated. Additionally, smoke was coming from the exhaust pipe. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and diagnosed with a faulty oil pan and valve cover gasket.
When it happens vehicle was stationary. I take immediately car to the bmw service in naperville illinois . They checked car , found some issues , it was ( timing chain , oil, antifreeze leaking I was in bmw dealerships, they check my car and gave me price about 8k $ for recall.
Also, the check engine indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer (bmw of minnetonka, [address], wayzata, [ZIP]) where it was determined that the repair fees would be the contact's responsibility. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue.
The contact stated that the vehicle shook and lost power. The contact pulled the vehicle over to the right side of the road, turned off the vehicle, and restarted it to correct the failure. A dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and stated that there was no recall.
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 15,521 of 36,656 model years in the NHTSA data (top 42% most complained about).
On average one model year of the 750XI has 2 complaints (6 years in the data). This year has 4, above average.
What to check before buying
- Engine. Cold start, unusual noises, oil leaks and engine codes.
- Powertrain. Shift quality under load, harsh shifts, transmission codes, CV joints.
- Fuel system. Fuel smell, leaks, rough running, fuel-system codes.
Other years of this model
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2011 BMW 750XI?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: engine, powertrain, fuel system. Total complaints: 4. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: warning lights, check engine (50%), loss of power / limp mode (25%), smoke, burning smell, fire (25%).
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2011 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 2011 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 2011 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.