2011 BMW 750I US Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 71%of 7 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 57,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the engine of the 2011 BMW 750I US, 71% of the 7 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 57,500 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I purchased this car second-hand after noting that it had an extensive dealer service history and had an extended warranty. After buying it, it began misfiring and was diagnosed with bad fuel injectors, which is a notorious problem for the Bmw n63 engine. Certain production dates have been given an extended limited warranty - mine did not. The manufacturer did a customer care package voluntary recall, which was performed on my car but didn't fix the problem. …”
NHTSA complaint #11005967, filed 2017-07, 99,000 miles“The engine failed in heavy traffic while accelerating 28,000 mile on car. I had the vehicle towed to Bmw and for repairs. The main problem was leaking fuel injectors failed with no prior warning.. The total cost was approximately 5k not covered under warranty. My car had previously had an insurance claim against it. Prior to the purchase of car I called Bmw and was told the warranty was still in effect. Recently I took my car in for an oil change only and was told that it required substantial warranty repairs. …”
NHTSA complaint #10864889, filed 2016-05, 28,000 miles“After running errands, car was parked in garage at our residence. We noticed that car emitted a burning odor. Then car began to smoke. Smoke became heaver. Car caught fire, burned, and fire spread to our home.”
NHTSA complaint #10463941, filed 2012-07, 13,242 miles“The contact owns a 2011 Bmw 750I US. While driving, the vehicle began to idle roughly. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and provided an extended warranty. The VIN was unknown. The failure mileage was 79,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10972044, filed 2017-04, 79,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10145279Jul 1, 2018PRELIMINARY CLASS ACTION SETTLEMENT INFORMATION: N63 OIL CONSUMPTION/BATTERY DRAIN: BMW of North America, LLC (ÒBMW NAÓ) has entered into a preliminary nationwide settlement with…
- 10135019Feb 1, 2018Engine Oil Quick Reference Chart and Drain Plug Torque: The current version of ISTA/D has an error in the engine oil capacity specification for all vehicles with the N63R engine…
Engine: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 5 | 71% |
Other parts of the 2011 BMW 750I US
2 complaintsElectrical system
1 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaintsSuspension
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2011 BMW 750I US
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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