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BMW 750IModel year report

2010 BMW 750I Problems

Complaints
10filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
93,000miles, 9 complaints with mileage
Recalls
1campaigns on record
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA crash rating
—overall rating starts with 2011 models
EPA fuel economy
17 mpgcombined, 4.4L 8-cyl RWD · 15 city / 22 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2010 BMW 750I (complaints, recalls, investigations), EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 10 consumer complaints for the 2010 BMW 750I. The part named most often is engine, with 4 complaints (40% of the total), followed by transmission and drivetrain (3) and electrical system (2). 9 of the complaints include a mileage, and 11% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 93,000 miles. Of all complaints, 2 a fire, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign and 310 technical service bulletins for this model year. Engine complaints overlap with 51 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Transmission and drivetrain complaints overlap with 18 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.

This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Example complaints

Engine: “The vehicle was driven approximately 10 minutes to the grocery store, parked, we shopped, 30 minutes later, drove back home, again about 10 minutes. Backed the vehicle into my driveway and shut the vehicle off. Groceries were unloaded while my girlfriend was trying to get my 18 month daughter out of the car seat. She did, came inside and approximately 2 minutes later a neighbor slammed on my door saying that the vehicle was smoking from the engine compartment. I went outside, tried to relieve the issue with an extinguisher, this did not remedy the situation. …”

NHTSA complaint #11363105, filed 2020-10, 146,000 miles

Transmission and drivetrain: “Engine oil leak; engine coolant leak; blue smoke thru tailpipe; strange noises making concerned to continue to drive engine oil sign had always come on too frequently from the beginning of purchase engine oil coolant frequency developed in the past two years and came to a stage questioning the safety of the vehicle.”

NHTSA complaint #11180186, filed 2019-02, 130,000 miles

Electrical system: “The contact owns a 2009 (na) Bmw 750I. The contact stated that there was an electrical malfunction that disabled the occupant restraint control. The vehicle was taken to a mechanic, but could not be diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 93,000.”

NHTSA complaint #10944175, filed 2017-01, 93,000 miles

Fuel system: “The contact owns a 2010 Bmw 750I. The vehicle was parked in the residence garage when the contact smelled a strong fuel odor outside of the vehicle. There was an excessive amount of fuel leakage on the ground coming from the fuel tank. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer on two separate occasions for the identical failure. The technician stated that the failure was contributed to leakage from the fuel line. The charcoal canister and pump were replaced for the malfunction under the service warranty. The failure mileage was 200. Updated 03/01/10. Updated 04/19/10 updated 06/14/10.”

NHTSA complaint #10301678, filed 2010-01, 200 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

11% of the 9 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 80,000 and 111,000 miles.

11%0–100%10–250%25–5011%50–7544%75–10033%100–1500%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (9 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 93,000 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

201020173201820192020
Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Fuel economy and running cost

EPA ratings for each 2010 BMW 750I version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).

VersionEngineTransmissionCityHwyComb.Fuel / yr
750i RWD4.4L 8-cyl6-speed automatic152217$4,850
750i xDrive AWD4.4L 8-cyl6-speed automatic142016$5,150

Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.

Recalls and investigations

Recall details for the 2010 BMW 750I → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 310 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 310 bulletins →

Other model years of the BMW 750I

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
2016868,8000—20—Not enough data
2013748,0001—19—Not enough data
2012940,4251—17—Not enough data
2011689,0001—17—Not enough data
20101093,0001—17—Not enough data
2009768,6001—17—Not enough data
20081798,5002—18—Stable
20073474,5004—18Not compared (before 2008)Stable
20065796,5004—18Not compared (before 2008)Rising

All BMW 750I model years

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2010 BMW 750I have?

NHTSA recorded 10 consumer complaints for the 2010 BMW 750I as of Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2010 BMW 750I is reported most often?

Engine is named most often, in 4 complaints (40% of the total), followed by transmission and drivetrain with 3.

Has the 2010 BMW 750I been recalled?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What gas mileage does the 2010 BMW 750I get?

The EPA rates the 2010 BMW 750I (750i, 4.4L 8-cyl) at 17 mpg combined, 15 city and 22 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $4,850 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.

At what mileage are problems with the 2010 BMW 750I reported?

Among the 9 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 93,000 miles and the middle half falls between 80,000 and 111,000 miles; 11% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.